Project Manager - Industrial Construction

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, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit .

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Greystar is looking for a Project Manager who will play a pivotal role in building an in-house construction team to oversee the pipeline of industrial construction projects in Tennessee and Georgia. The Project Manager will oversee end-to-end planning and execution of industrial construction and new development projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery while maintaining compliance with budgetary, safety, and regulatory standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Responsibilities

• Reviews project specifications, plans, and blueprints; contributes to hard cost estimates and project budgets; determining staffing needs; assigning internal team members and subcontractors; and overseeing day‑to‑day project execution.

• Lead and/or participate in initial and ongoing project planning meetings; assist in defining project scope and specifications; and develop project budgets, timelines, and construction schedules.

• Prepare and distribute bid packages; review and evaluate bids and proposals from vendors and subcontractors; and negotiate, approve, and administer contracts for contractors, subcontractors, and other service providers.

• Review, recommend, and approve change orders and plan revisions as needed, ensuring all project documentation, schedules, and budgets are updated to reflect approved changes.

• Ensure compliance with Company safety standards and all applicable building codes, permits, and regulatory requirements by maintaining knowledge of relevant laws and ordinances and preparing or submitting required documentation to governing agencies.

• Communicate regularly with key business leaders to provide project status updates, identify risks or concerns, and develop action plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Recruit, develop, and supervise project team members by interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and managing performance in alignment with Company policies, values, and business practices.

• Conduct project site inspections to monitor progress, support project teams, and proactively address issues; recommend and implement adjustments to project plans, schedules, staffing, or budgets as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on three or more ground‑up construction projects, with exposure from initial construction through project delivery.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing project teams and subcontractors.

• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules, prioritize competing demands, and maintain organization in both short‑ and long‑term planning.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively delegate, collaborate, and negotiate.

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Additional Compensation :

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions : In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions : In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• 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. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available 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 from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

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

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io.