Construction Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Crescent Communities’ Multifamily Business Unit is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the execution of high-density wood-framed and mixed‑use development projects. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Construction and plays a critical part in managing both internal and third‑party teams throughout the full lifecycle of construction.

• Lead and coordinate efforts across in‑house and third‑party General Contractors, design consultants, and external partners.
• Ensure timely and cost‑effective project delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Provide strategic guidance with the Multifamily Development Team on all construction‑related matters, including:
  • Specifications, quantities, material costs, labor hours, and overall budget development.
  • Municipal coordination and AHJ compliance.
  • Negotiations with major subcontractors.
  • Resolution of production and scheduling challenges as they arise.

• A proactive self‑starter with strong attention to detail and a hands‑on approach.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in managing complex construction projects from inception to completion.
• Skilled communicator capable of navigating municipal processes and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

• Provide day‑to‑day management, technical direction, supervision, and coordination of construction activities for Type I, Type III and Type V concrete or wood framed or a blend of mixed‑use projects while representing the Company’s interest in all assigned projects.
• Provide budget, schedule, and constructability input.
• Participate in design and development meetings and provide updates as needed internally.
• Review and redline all construction plans.
• Aid Pre‑Construction in all preparing bid packages.
• Manage all direct/indirect construction obligations associated with the transaction agreement(s).
• Assist managing service agreements for environmental and civil engineers, architectural firms, and other professional service firms.
• Manage construction budget and offer assistance in overall project budget.
• Supervise contractors and all other professional services.
• Assist in procurement of municipality approvals, permits, certifications, and conformance.
• Assist in procurement of power, phone, cable, internet, and gas contracts.
• Prepare/update construction schedules, budgets.
• Supervise submittal and RFI process.
• Participate in and/or take leadership role in construction meetings.
• Ensure plan and specification compliance.
• Enforce quality and business unit building standards.
• Review and analyze all change orders.
• Review/approve all invoices.
• Review/approve all applications for payment.
• Forecast and monitor project cash flow.
• Prepare monthly cost projections and reports.
• Receive and inspect close out documents.
• Assist Development lead in reporting and documentation.
• Assist marketing team as needed.
• Assist lease up team as needed.
• Assist property management transition from construction to operations.

• BA or BS with a concentration in construction technology, building construction, civil engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of commercial or multifamily construction management and supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills using Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Project or other scheduling software.
• Thorough experience in budgeting, bid awarding, contract review, bonding, invoice processing, lien law, environmental regulation, change‑order review and negotiation.
• 10+ years of related construction experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co‑workers, contractors, and vendors.
• 10+ years’ experience in budgeting, bid awarding, bonding, invoice processing, lien law, environmental regulators, change‑order review and negotiation.

• Communicate and converse to exchange information.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, phone, calculator and other office equipment with or without accommodations.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Must be able to remain in a…