Multifamily Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee ground-up multifamily and mixed-use construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.

This position will be responsible for managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, subcontractors, procurement, and client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a strong background managing ground-up multifamily construction, including affordable housing, market-rate apartments, podium construction, wood-frame structures, concrete buildings, and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, cost controls, and financial reporting.

• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, Project Engineers, subcontractors, architects, and owners.

• Manage subcontractor bidding, procurement, contract negotiations, and buyout.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.

• Monitor project costs, forecasts, billing, and overall profitability.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, procurement plans, and milestone tracking.

• Identify project risks, constructability concerns, and potential schedule impacts.

• Coordinate structural, architectural, civil, and MEP scopes throughout construction.

• Lead owner, subcontractor, and project coordination meetings.

• Manage subcontractor performance, material deliveries, and long-lead procurement.

• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives during preconstruction.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

• Oversee project documentation, inspections, punch lists, and final closeout.

• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.

• Strong experience managing ground-up multifamily construction projects.

• Experience with podium, wood-frame, concrete, or mixed-use construction.

• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and contracts.

• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and MEP coordination.

• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.

• Strong financial management, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively with field teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

• Experience managing large multifamily projects of 100+ units.

• Experience with affordable housing, market-rate apartments, mixed-use, or high-density urban developments.

• Experience with Type I, III, and V construction.

• Knowledge of podium construction, structural concrete, wood framing, and building envelope systems.

• Experience with negotiated contracts, GMP projects, and preconstruction services.

• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software.

• Experience managing Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.