Senior Construction Project Manager

Standard Communities • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $110k - $120k / year • 2m ago

Senior Construction Project Manager

Locations: Chicago, IL ; Washington, DC

Requisition ID: 1161

About the Employer

APEX is a nationwide Construction and Facilities Management firm founded on the premise of providing owners of commercial real estate with support across the full lifecycle of their investments. From Due Diligence to Disposition, APEX's experienced team provides trusted General Contracting & Facilities Management Consulting services across a variety of asset classes. The company develops designs and integrates sustainability initiatives meant to leave a lasting impact on structures and the communities they serve, leveraging meticulous attention to detail, technical expertise, and efficient processes to address each project uniquely while never sacrificing quality or longevity.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Construction & Facilities Management, the Senior Project Manager will support the Acquisition and Rehabilitation team on active rehabilitation projects in the affordable multifamily housing space. This role requires up to 50% travel and involves front-end due diligence through project completion.

What You'll Do

Conduct front-end due diligence, including analyzing property condition reports, environmental assessments, and specialty sub-consultant reports
Develop and manage detailed scope, budget, schedule, and logistics plans; oversee execution during active construction phases
Identify and qualify deferred maintenance, building deficiencies, and necessary capital improvements based on professional experience and vendor assessments
Propose solutions to resolve building deficiencies and satisfy regulatory requirements
Produce accurate reporting of construction progress, active or anticipated issues, and budgetary compliance for distribution to teammates and senior leadership
Work alongside design teams, vendors, and contractors; participate in development of architectural and engineering plans and specifications
Utilize understanding of permitting approvals by local jurisdictions to ensure compliance with code and regulatory requirements of stakeholders, including Housing Authorities, lenders, and HUD
Coordinate contractor access, logistics items, utility shutdowns, and notices with Operations and Property Management staff
Conduct frequent on-site physical inspections of active construction projects
Oversee quality control of construction tasks; perform pre- and post-construction acceptance reviews
Escort design teams, lenders, and project stakeholders through construction sites for status reviews and draw meetings
Ensure safety guidelines for contractors and residents are followed on all job sites

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, architecture, or construction management
5+ years of experience in construction management with multifamily experience
Hands-on experience with occupied apartment renovation projects
Demonstrated ability to coordinate between ownership, design teams, and subcontractors to resolve issues, maintain compliance, and drive projects to completion on time and within budget
Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, vendors, and on-site personnel to ensure safety, quality, and timeliness
Direct experience creating and providing oversight of project schedules, budgets, and quality to ensure successful delivery
Ability to read, understand, and value engineer construction documents
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
The ability to travel as required by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hotel renovations or conversions
Experience with large commercial LIHTC multifamily rehabilitation projects

Compensation

$110K–$120K

Additional Information

Ideal candidates are curious and ambitious by nature; highly motivated individuals who are shrewd tacticians able to make the right call with confidence. You value hard work, are an independent self-starter who doesn't wait for directions, and take ownership of your work with accountability. You are courageous, willing to take risks and ask questions, and are a world-class communicator or rapidly becoming one. You work collaboratively in a small team environment, willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in when necessary, and are ready to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team doing valuable work.