Assistant Project Manager

About Greystar

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real‑estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional‑quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, we manage and operate over $300 billion of real estate in more than 250 markets worldwide.

Supports the Project Manager in overseeing the on‑time completion of larger and more expansive new development projects by planning and coordinating all construction‑related activities, managing project costs and budgets, and providing ongoing communication and progress reports to equity partners, executives, and other key business leaders.

• Review project specifications, blueprints, and building plans; supervise construction site personnel and contractors; inspect and approve completed work; manage the project budget and expenses; ensure compliance with safety and code requirements.
• Participate in project planning meetings; review and provide input into the scope of work, specifications, timeline, and construction schedule to ensure an on‑time, on‑budget completion.
• Review bids and proposals from contractors and sub‑contractors; develop, negotiate, and approve contracts; acquire materials, supplies, and other service providers required for the project.
• Recommend and approve change orders or amendments to specifications, blueprints, and plans when appropriate; amend related documents and budgets accordingly.
• Monitor on‑site work; perform routine quality control inspections for code and safety compliance; troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting the construction schedule; surface concerns to key business leaders when required.
• Communicate project status to business leaders; surface and address concerns; plan actions to ensure on‑time, on‑budget completion.
• Conduct project site inspections as needed; support project‑assigned team members; recommend, approve, and implement modifications to plans, schedule, staffing, or budget.
• Prepare various human‑resources, financial, administrative and other reports and analysis; perform additional duties as assigned or necessary.

• Minimum 3 years of experience on 2+ ground‑up construction projects.
• Strong organizational, time‑management and project‑management skills to track, report and manage multiple projects and priorities with critical deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment with owners, architects, subcontractors and business leaders.
• Critical thinker and self‑starter capable of accomplishing tasks with limited guidance and supervision.

Salary range: $106,000 – $132,000.
Additional Compensation may include a quarterly or annual bonus program for corporate positions, or weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs for onsite property positions.

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and disability & life insurance benefits; low (free basic) employee medical costs for employee‑only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous paid time off: 15 days vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; birthday off after 1 year; additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• Onsite housing discount in Greystar‑managed communities for onsite team members (subject to discount and unit availability).
• 6‑week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program; critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance and legal plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• Benefits offered for full‑time employees; for union and prevailing wage roles compensation and benefits may vary per collective bargaining agreements or local authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.