Construction Project Manager

Job Title:

Construction Project Manager

Job Description

This role oversees a ground-up multifamily construction project in Charleston while working primarily from an Indianapolis-based office. The Construction Project Manager manages the full construction lifecycle, from initial planning and procurement through turnover and closeout, with a focus on multifamily communities in the 150 to 250 unit range. The position offers an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Project Manager to step into a Project Manager title or for an established Project Manager to grow within an owner-developer-builder environment.

The culture emphasizes entrepreneurship, results, teamwork, attention to detail, fair partnerships, and delivering high-quality projects that positively impact surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

+ Manage a ground-up multifamily construction project from initial planning and procurement through turnover and closeout.

+ Coordinate project activities from the Indianapolis office while traveling to the Charleston jobsite approximately two days per month.

+ Lead subcontractor procurement, including bid review, scope evaluation, and project buyout.

+ Participate in subcontract negotiations and execute construction contracts in alignment with project goals.

+ Develop, maintain, and regularly update the overall project schedule to meet key milestones and deadlines.

+ Track project financials, including commitments, costs, forecasts, and budget performance, and report on variances.

+ Manage subcontractors and resolve construction, coordination, and performance issues in a timely and professional manner.

+ Partner with field leadership to maintain project schedule, quality standards, and overall expectations.

+ Review and manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and associated cost impacts.

+ Communicate project status, risks, and upcoming milestones clearly to ownership and internal leadership.

+ Mentor and support Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other junior team members to promote their development.

+ Coordinate closely with development, preconstruction, accounting, design, and field teams to ensure alignment across the project.

+ Help drive the project through final completion, turnover, and closeout, ensuring all contractual and quality requirements are met.

Essential Skills

+ Recent multifamily ground-up construction experience within approximately the last five years.

+ Approximately three or more years of progressive construction experience across Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager roles.

+ Proven experience independently running a project or substantial portions of a project.

+ Full lifecycle ground-up construction experience from project start through completion.

+ Experience delivering multifamily projects in the general range of 150 to 250 units.

+ Subcontractor procurement and project buyout experience, including bid review and scope evaluation.

+ Contract negotiation experience with construction subcontractors and vendors.

+ Construction financial tracking and budget-management experience, including cost forecasting and performance monitoring.

+ Project scheduling experience and the ability to maintain and update schedules throughout the project.

+ Ability to work primarily from the Indianapolis office on a regular basis.

+ Willingness to travel to the Charleston project approximately two days per month.

+ Strong communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to ownership, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

+ Strong organization and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities and details.

+ Demonstrated team-collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups.

+ Ability to pass a background check.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Current Project Manager title or experience functioning at a Project Manager level.

+ Assistant Project Manager experience with readiness to be promoted into a Project Manager position.

+ Experience using Procore or similar construction management software.

+ Construction Management or related college degree.

+ Experience mentoring Project Engineers or Assistant Project Managers.

+ Experience working in an owner-developer-builder environment.

+ background in luxury or Class A multifamily communities.

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Experience with senior living, mixed-use, podium, or wrap-style construction.

+ OSHA 30 or other applicable safety training.

+ Entrepreneurial and results-oriented…