Project Manager, Construction

Project Manager, Construction

As the Project Manager, Construction you will support the Acquisition and Rehabilitation team on active rehabilitation projects in the affordable multifamily housing space.

Responsibilities:

• Front-end Due Diligence, including analyzing and understanding property condition reports, environmental, and other specialty sub-consultants.
• Assist with developing detailed scope, budget, schedule, and logistics plans; manage execution of referenced plans during active construction phases.
• Produce accurate reporting of construction progress, active or anticipated issues, and budgetary compliance for distribution to teammates and senior leadership.
• Identify and qualify deferred maintenance, building deficiencies and necessary capital improvements based on prior professional experience and vendor site assessments.
• Propose solutions to solve building deficiencies and satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Assist with sourcing and managing the Design Team, Vendors and Contractors.
• Manage the development of architectural and engineering plans, and specifications.
• Be accountable for permitting approvals by local jurisdictions as it relates to the project schedule, and satisfaction of all code and regulatory requirements of stakeholders including Housing Authorities, lenders, and HUD.
• Coordinate contractor access, logistic items, utility shutdowns and notices with our 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 team, lenders, and other project stakeholders through construction sites to perform status reviews and draw meetings.
• Ensure safety guidelines for contractors, and residents, are followed on all job sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Organizational skills; the ability manage your time, focus and communicate with clarity.
• Hands-on experience with occupied apartment renovation projects.
• 3+ years of experience in construction management, multifamily experience preferred.
• The ability to read, understand and value engineer construction documents.
• A sense of urgency, an internal clock that helps you move with purpose.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• The ability to travel as needed.

Core Competencies:

• Curious and ambitious by nature; a highly motivated person.
• A shrewd tactician, able to "make the right call" with confidence.
• A person who values hard work; you ideally learned at an early age how to put your nose down and get things done when it matters.
• An independent self-starter; you don't wait around too long looking for directions from others.
• Highly accountable; you take ownership, follow-through, meet deadlines, and care about the quality of your work product.
• Courageous; willing to put yourself out there, bet on yourself, take risks and ask questions.
• A world-class communicator, or rapidly becoming one.
• Able to work collaboratively in a small team environment; willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and pitch in when and where necessary.
• Ready to work in a fast-paced environment and be part of an amazing team doing valuable work.

The Company

APEX is a nationwide Construction and Facilities Management firm that was founded on a simple premise…to provide owners of commercial real estate with support across the full lifecycle of their investments. From Due Diligence to Disposition, and everything in between, APEX's experienced team provides trusted General Contracting & Facilities Management Consulting services across a variety of asset classes.

The APEX team's potential to support an organization is maximized when we are involved early in the renovation and repair process. From preconstruction, through construction, and beyond, APEX maintains a steadfast commitment to quality and a passion for collaboration. As a committed partner, we approach each project from the owner's perspective. This drives us to continually provide a best-in-class level of service that not only yields on-time and on-budget project performance, but ensures those projects are completed in a way that maximizes useful life and reduces operating costs across the remainder of the owner's investment period.

APEX develops designs and integrates sustainability initiatives meant to leave a lasting impact on the structures themselves, as well as the communities they are in. By enhancing the curb appeal of existing properties, addressing deferred maintenance items to ensure worry-free environments for occupants, and by reducing energy consumption where appropriate, we provide owners with assets they can take great pride in for many years to come.

In an ever-changing world, the need to renovate and maintain physical structures that provide critical shelter, workplaces, and hubs to conduct retail business is a constant. Because of the distinct challenges posed by these needs, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, the APEX team leverages meticulous attention to detail, technical expertise, and efficient processes to address each project in a unique way that never sacrifices quality or longevity.

APEX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.