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 experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

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? xhyhwjd

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.