Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Construction Manager (CM) serves as ACRUVA’s primary owner’s representative throughout the full lifecycle of

affordable housing construction projects. Working closely with the Senior Vice President of Development, Development

Managers, general contractors, architects, lenders, equity investors, and state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs), the CM

ensures all projects are delivered in full compliance with LIHTC QAP commitments, HFA requirements, lender covenants,

and green building standards. Projects range from approximately 60 to 240+ units, including new ground-up construction

and rehabilitation developments
Participate in pre-development meetings with development

team, architects, engineers, and consultants to review project

scope, schedule, and budget assumptions.

• Review architectural drawings, civil plans, structural and MEP

engineering documents for constructability, budget alignment,

and QAP compliance including ADA/UFAS and green building

certifications.

• Assist in evaluation and selection of general contractors,

including review of qualifications, insurance, bonding capacity,

and MBE/WBE participation plans.

• Lead or support the competitive bid process; review contractor

proposals and prepare bid-leveling analyses for leadership and

lender/investor approval.

• Review and negotiate AIA contract documents

(A101/A102/A201) to ensure owner protections, lender

requirements, and LIHTC-specific provisions are incorporated.

• Establish project-specific construction schedules, milestone

matrices, and reporting protocols prior to commencement.

Construction Phase Oversight

• Serve as ACRUVA’s owner’s representative on all assigned

projects; maintain consistent presence on job sites through

regular scheduled and unannounced site visits.

• Monitor general contractor performance against approved

project schedule and budget; identify delays, cost overruns,

and scope deviations promptly.

• Review and process monthly construction draw requests

including AIA G702/G703 pay applications, lien waivers, stored

materials documentation, and cost-to-complete schedules.

• Review, evaluate, and process RFIs and RFCs; assess scope,

schedule, and budget impact of all proposed change orders

and provide written recommendations.

• Coordinate and attend weekly OAC meetings; prepare or review

agendas, maintain minutes, and ensure action items are

tracked to completion.

• Monitor compliance with QAP commitments including unit

count, unit mix, accessible unit percentages, green building

standards, and amenity commitments.

• Maintain project-level safety oversight; ensure GC safety plan is

implemented, OSHA standards are maintained, and incidents

are documented.

Completion, Closeout & Placed-in-Service

• Manage the transition from construction to occupancy; oversee

punch lists, certificate of occupancy processes, and final

inspections.

• Prepare and maintain a comprehensive project closeout

package including as-built drawings, O&M manuals,

warranties, and lender/investor final draw documentation.

• Coordinate the placed-in-service process for LIHTC projects,

working with accountants, legal counsel, and HFA for timely

IRS Form 8609 applications and cost certification.

• Ensure delivery of all green building certification documentation

within required timelines (Enterprise Green Communities,

ENERGY STAR, HERS ratings).

• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned, cost

variance analyses, and schedule performance data.

Rehabilitation & Preservation Projects

• Manage occupied rehabilitation projects with careful attention to

resident relocation coordination, phasing plans, and minimizing

disruption to existing tenants.

• Oversee scope development on rehabilitation projects including

capital needs assessments (CNAs), physical condition

assessments, and life safety reviews.

• Coordinate with property management teams during in-place

rehabilitation to ensure safe, habitable conditions are

maintained throughout construction.

Reporting, Documentation & Communication

• Prepare and deliver monthly construction status reports to

senior executives, development team, lenders, and equity

investors including schedule status, budget-to-actual, and

contingency utilization.

• Maintain a complete, well-organized project file for each

development including contracts, permit sets, RFI logs, change

order logs, meeting minutes, and draw documentation.

• Support the development team in responding to lender and

investor information requests, HFA construction monitoring

inquiries, and audit documentation requests.

• Collaborate with land acquisition and underwriting teams to

validate construction cost estimates and identify schedule or

cost risks prior to application submission

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive

construction management experience,

with substantial portion in affordable

housing, LIHTC multifamily, or

HUD-assisted multifamily

construction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction

Management, Civil Engineering,

Architecture, or related field preferred;

equivalent experience considered.

• Demonstrated experience managing

ground-up multifamily construction

from pre-construction through

placed-in-service closeout, including

LIHTC equity, HOME, SAIL, or other

public subsidy layering.

• Direct experience managing the

construction draw process including

AIA G702/G703 pay applications and

coordination with construction

lenders.

• Experience working with state Housing

Finance Agencies and familiarity with

QAP requirements and HFA

inspection protocols.

• Professional certifications (PMP, LEED

AP, CCM, or Enterprise Green

Communities) are a strong

advantage.

Technical Skills

• Thorough knowledge of multifamily

construction methods, materials,

systems (structural, MEP, civil), and

applicable building codes.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting

architectural drawings, civil and

structural plans, MEP documents,

specifications, and construction

schedules.

• Strong working knowledge of AIA

contract documents (A101, A102,

A201) and standard construction

management practices.

• Ability to analyze construction cost

estimates, budgets, and

cost-to-complete reports to identify

variances and risks.

• Familiarity with green building

standards: Enterprise Green

Communities, LEED for Homes,

ENERGY STAR Multifamily, and

HERS ratings.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;

experience with Procore, Buildertrend,

Sage, or similar construction

management software preferred.

• Familiarity with Davis-Bacon wage

compliance requirements on federally

assisted projects strongly preferred.

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

• Strong written and verbal

communication skills; ability to

communicate construction issues

clearly to non-technical team

members, lenders, and investors.

• Exceptional organizational skills and

ability to manage multiple projects

simultaneously across different

geographies and stages.

• Demonstrated ability to hold

contractors accountable while

maintaining productive, professional

working relationships.

• High degree of personal integrity and

commitment to the mission of

affordable housing; alignment with

ACRUVA’s core values.

• Proactive problem-solver who identifies

issues early and brings solutions to

the team.

• Working Conditions: Regular travel

(40–60%) to project sites in Florida,

Puerto Rico, and other markets.

Comfortable on active construction

sites. Valid driver’s license required