Project Manager

Project Manager – Multifamily Renovations & Capital Improvements

Location: New Haven, CT

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year + benefits

Industry: Multifamily Residential / Property Management'=

The Opportunity

I’m working with an established, full-service property management company looking to bring on a Project Manager to oversee renovation and capital improvement projects across a portfolio of approximately 30 multifamily communities, comprising around 7,000 apartment units throughout Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a construction, renovation, or property maintenance background who enjoys managing multiple projects, coordinating contractors, and delivering improvements across a large residential portfolio.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, external contractors, consultants, and in-house construction teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, on budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction, renovation, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects from initial planning through to completion.
• Coordinate and oversee general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other project consultants.
• Conduct site inspections and develop detailed scopes of work for capital projects and maintenance improvements.
• Obtain, review, and evaluate contractor bids, ensuring competitive pricing and appropriate project specifications.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, schedules, progress reports, and cost forecasts.
• Identify construction issues, assess solutions, and coordinate the resolution of technical and building-related challenges.
• Negotiate contractor agreements, review contract terms, and ensure scopes of work are clearly defined.
• Monitor construction quality, work progress, scheduling, and compliance with relevant building codes and standards.
• Supervise and coordinate an in-house construction crew, including daily scheduling and work allocation.
• Assist with property due diligence and construction assessments for potential acquisitions.
• Report project progress, budgets, risks, and requirements directly to senior management.
• Travel regularly to residential properties throughout Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in construction project management, building maintenance, residential renovations, or capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of multifamily residential buildings, including garden-style, mid-rise, and high-rise properties.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Understanding of construction methods, building systems, HVAC, building materials, and relevant codes and regulations.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, bid evaluation, and scope development.
• Strong administrative skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between project sites.

Salary & Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000–$120,000, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• More than three weeks of paid time off, plus paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program and additional voluntary insurance options.
• Employee rental discount.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee referral and recognition programs.

Interested?

If you have experience managing multifamily renovations, construction projects, or capital improvements and are interested in exploring this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.