Construction Services Manager

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of Avalon Bay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows.

And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members' growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

The Construction Manager is responsible for evaluating, planning, managing, and executing capital construction projects across an assigned portfolio of approximately 20 to 40 multifamily residential properties in the New York market. This role oversees projects from initial property assessments and budget development through construction, inspections, and final completion, ensuring work meets established quality standards, complies with applicable requirements, and is delivered within approved budgets and schedules.

Salary $132,000 - $161,000 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary 13% annual bonus is provided. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position requires regular travel to assigned multifamily properties and active construction sites throughout the New York market. The role involves working in occupied residential communities, coordinating with property operations teams, and evaluating building conditions in a variety of environments.

• Independently evaluate, plan, manage, and execute construction and capital improvement projects across an assigned portfolio of approximately 20 to 40 multifamily residential properties.
• Develop project scopes, construction specifications, schedules, and budgets based on property conditions, capital needs, and established business objectives.
• Evaluate construction options, validate proposed solutions, and recommend and implement approved project plans.
• Manage the bidding and contracting process, including soliciting proposals, evaluating pricing, selecting contractors, and establishing scopes of work.
• Oversee construction activities, inspections, contractor performance, payment applications, and project closeout to ensure work is completed according to contract requirements.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and quality standards while identifying potential risks, delays, and cost overruns.
• Develop and implement cost-effective solutions to construction challenges in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Engage and oversee consultants, designers, engineers, and other specialized professionals when additional expertise is required.
• Provide construction support to Regional Managers and Facility Services Managers for projects they manage directly, including developing standardized specifications, scopes of work, and solutions for specialized construction needs.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular updates on project status, expenditures, milestones, and outstanding issues.

• Partner with Construction Services colleagues, Investment Officers, Regional Managers, and Regional Maintenance Directors to identify annual capital needs and develop associated budget estimates.
• Support the development and maintenance of long-term capital plans for existing properties, including a 10-year capital plan aligned with approved business plans and investment objectives.
• Evaluate property conditions and anticipated capital expenditures to help prioritize projects based on urgency, cost, operational impact, and long-term asset preservation.
• Develop and validate construction cost estimates, review contractor proposals, and assess pricing to ensure responsible use of capital resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction standards, streamline project execution, and…