Construction Manager, Owner's Rep

Our client is a mission-driven public finance organization that funds multifamily housing development across an entire New England state. They are not a builder or developer themselves, they oversee the construction standards for projects built by outside developers and general contractors, acting as the compliance and quality backstop on every deal. This is a desk-centered, detail-driven role for someone who has construction expertise in a compliance and oversight capacity rather than a field capacity. The right person steps into a small, tight-knit development team and becomes the technical backbone of every construction decision the organization makes. Anticipated $80K-$95K, based on experience Full suite of benefits: Health/Dental/Vision, PTO Hybrid schedule (Remote on Monday & Friday) Overview Review construction bids, plans, and specifications submitted by developers and general contractors before funding is released Oversee a network of contracted third-party construction inspectors and ensure their reports are timely and actionable Interpret and apply the organization's design and construction standards for external development partners Resolve conflicts between contract inspectors and development partners over what is and isn't compliant Track and report on construction costs and timelines across an active multifamily housing portfolio Ensure contractor documentation for federal compliance programs (labor standards, procurement, disadvantaged business requirements) is submitted and complete Conduct periodic site visits to multifamily properties under construction and recommend improvements Preferred Skills/Experiences High school diploma or GED required Construction, architecture, or construction management background strongly preferred 7+ years of relevant construction experience, ideally at an institutional or large-scale commercial level (not primarily residential/custom home) Experience reviewing bids, plans, or specs for general contractors and subcontractors Experience negotiating or pushing back on large general contractors around documentation, plans, or change orders Familiarity with building and life safety codes Comfortable in a primarily desk-based, paperwork-intensive role with only occasional site travel Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and able to learn new software systems #J-18808-Ljbffr Advastar, Inc. | Recruiting & Staffing