Residential Construction Project Manager

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Client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Residential Construction Manager with hands-on trade experience and proven expertise in overseeing improvement projects for a value-add portfolio of multifamily assets. This role combines project oversight with direct engagement in construction processes, ensuring high-quality execution of building improvements, capital projects, and other initiatives across their residential real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This candidate must also have strong financial and analytical skills, must be well organized and have an eye for detail. The right candidate will be dependable and self-motivated with a desire to do what it takes to get the job done. Experience in the architectural, engineering or construction trade or field .

This is an incredible opportunity for a professional with a passion for the real estate and construction industries to join a thriving, diverse, and entrepreneurial investment firm. Compensation is based on experience, and the position requires travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consults with directly with the Director of Construction & the Head of the Residential Construction Department to determine scope, budget, and schedule for completing the construction of capital improvement projects in company’s building portfolio.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively and maintaining consistent communication with project teams.
• Provides visibility and accountability to ensure processes are being followed and all projects are completed by deadlines.
• Coordinates with property managers, architects, contractors, and consultants.
• Must be capable of developing scope of work descriptions, which would then be used in a competitive bidding process for the portfolio’s improvement projects.
• Prepares RFP’s (requests for proposals) to collect competitive bids on improvement projects across the portfolio. Will require estimates for the scope of work and obtains a minimum of three bids for comparison and completion of each job.
• Prepare and review project estimates, soliciting bids and evaluating contractors to ensure the best value for each project.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve cost-effective and timely project completion.
• Inspect construction sites regularly to verify compliance with specifications, timelines, and safety standards, and address any deviations proactively.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contracts to determine project requirements and enforce company standards.
• Evaluates specifications for plan procedures, start and completion dates, and staffing requirements for each phase of the construction project.
• Ensure all necessary permits, insurance certificates, and lien releases are obtained and maintained throughout project lifecycles.
• Reviewing and responding to contractor submittals packages
• Reviews and approves all invoices pertaining to a project and submits all approved bills to the accounting department for processing and payment.
• Traveling for projects out of state
• Must be proficient at Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Project, and the like.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• Hands on trade and field experience is .

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction management, real estate development, or a related field, with hands-on trade experience .
• An understanding of the construction process/industry standard construction means and methods.
• Ability to understand and interpret construction agreements and design drawings.
• Ability to perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment
• Organized, detailed and disciplined time manager
• Strong intrapersonal skills
• Must be computer literate and be able to use Word, Excel and Outlook with ease
• Strong communication skills; ability to relate to many different kinds of people
• Self motivated, personable and team player with experience in a fast paced environment
• Strong business ethics are required
• Mobility - free to travel for extended periods
• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university
• Field experience a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer and Recruiter considering qualified applicants in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and state law.”