Senior Project Manager

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – Development & Construction

Kai Development is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the planning, development, construction, and delivery of multiple residential rental housing projects throughout Southern California. The initial assignments will include a 108‑unit senior apartment community in Redlands, California, followed by multiple build‑to‑rent single‑family and ADU developments.

This position will serve as the day‑to‑day leader for project execution, coordinating development activities, design consultants, contractors, municipalities, lenders, and ownership. The successful candidate will work directly with company principals while maintaining significant autonomy in managing project operations.

This is a hands‑on role requiring both office and field involvement. The Senior Project Manager is expected to spend substantial time in the field overseeing project progress, coordinating with superintendents and trade partners, and ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.

The Senior Project Manager will report directly to Ownership and work closely with the principals of Kai Development and affiliated ownership entities.

• Coordinate entitlement, permitting, and agency approval processes.
• Manage architects, engineers, consultants, and specialty advisors.
• Monitor project schedules from acquisition through stabilization.
• Interface with city, county, state, and utility agencies.
• Assist ownership with project planning, due diligence, and strategic decision‑making.
• Participate in lender meetings, draw processes, and project reporting.

• Oversee construction activities from preconstruction through completion.
• Work closely with superintendents to monitor field operations.
• Conduct regular site visits and project inspections.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, procurement, and quality control.
• Identify project risks and develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, permits, and safety requirements.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Review subcontractor proposals, change orders, and pay applications.
• Participate in project buyout and purchasing activities.
• Support construction financing, lender reporting, and draw requests.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting systems.

• Help recruit, train, and mentor future project personnel.
• Establish systems and procedures appropriate for a growing development and construction company.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, municipalities, lenders, and trade partners.
• Represent ownership professionally in all business interactions.

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in residential development and/or construction management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multifamily, single‑family, and land development projects.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and construction operations for multiple different construction types.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management software, and construction scheduling platforms.
• Valid California driver's license and ability to regularly visit project sites.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Business, or related field.
• Experience with residential rental housing developments.
• Experience with construction financing and lender reporting.
• Knowledge of California building codes, entitlement processes, and contracting practices.
• Existing relationships within the Inland Empire development and construction community.

• Entrepreneurial and self‑motivated.
• Comfortable operating without large corporate…