Assistant Project Manager-Multifamily Construction

Carmel Partners , one of the nation’s leading specialists in real estate investment management with expertise in the investment, development, and construction of multi-family real estate, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

You will support the Regional Lead of Construction by maintaining the project schedule and proactively managing the project budget by owning approvals and deliveries, controlling expenses, and reviewing submittal data. You will assist in reviewing development or redevelopment activities, oversee the day-to-day management/project management of assigned construction activities, and manage third-party vendors and the activities of multiple contractors.

A place for you

Here at Carmel, we don’t just build buildings, we build careers. If you don’t meet all of the qualifications listed for this role, we encourage you to monitor our career page for upcoming opportunities. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification.

We’re committed to assembling diverse teams with exceptional talent, and we strongly encourage individuals from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. Everyone’s career journey is unique, so let’s explore how you could be a great fit for our team!

Work on this project: Marina Shores: The property is located in Long Beach along PCH between the San Gabriel River and Los Cerritos Channel, along the Alamitos Bay adjacent to the Naples Channels.

• The site is currently an active office building park built on piles, which was previously a landfill that is both ocean and marshland adjacent.


• Plans are to demolish the current site and (2) office buildings. The site will require Early Work Pre-Start activities to relocate existing utilities for the rear office building and induce settlement of the underlying landfill before installing deepened foundations and an active methane mitigation system.


• A 7-level, 215,951 SF, wrap-style (577) parking garage will be built at grade and be surrounded by 6 floors of residential.


• The residential portion will consist of 390 units in ‘podium’ style construction, wrapped around the garage. 5 stories of wood-framed residential will be built upon 1 story (2 decks) of concrete construction (6-story total).

What you'll do

• Manage project buyout and contract negotiations along with the Project Manager


• Manage the budget and job cost forecasting along with the Project Manager


• Be responsible for meeting financial, budget, and forecasting objectives and requirements and report to senior management on the same.


• Monitor construction schedule, track, and monitor construction progress through site reports


• Perform onsite inspections to ensure standards are being met and construction is adhering to plans and specifications


• Ensure project costs are aligned with approved budgets as well as review and approve contractor invoices and change order requests


• Lead project to timely completion, to scope and budget projections and obtain certificate of occupancy


• Function as a positive, proactive liaison between multiple onsite teams, third-party groups, and corporate office departments, supporting effective and productive communication between all stakeholders 

About you

Others consider you a natural leader, and you’re able to seamlessly switch between managing a team and interacting effectively with senior executives. You’re a pro at communicating on the page and in person, and you’re great at building relationships. This comes in handy when you flex your expert negotiating skills, which have a real influence on others. Managing multiple projects under time constraints is no problem for you. Your strong analytical and decision-making skills are a key part of your success, and overall, you’re dependable and highly committed to cooperation and operational excellence. You’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field


• 5+ years’ experience in Construction or related field


• 3+ years’ experience in Multi-Family Construction Project Management


• 3+ years’ experience managing others


• Experience in wrap & podium construction a must.


• This site is extremely complex from a geotechnical, environmental, utility and deepened foundation perspective. Demonstrate technical skills and experience that make you well-suited to manage these specific risks.


• Extensive computer knowledge (Windows), and working knowledge of construction and project management, Microsoft Project


• OSHA 30-hour Certification; issued in the past three years, and current First Aid & CPR training certificate


• Must be able to pass a drug screen after a conditional offer of employment is made

Health & Safety:

• With our extensive safety training program in place, safety at Carmel Partners is by choice, not by chance.


• Personal protective equipment is provided for use as required

Visa Sponsorship: Carmel Partners is currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this role. We require that applicants be authorized to work in the U.S.A.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and Benefits play a key role in your choice of employer, and our goal is to invest in you and your experience here. You’ll find a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package at Carmel

Base compensation range $123k to $150k. Total compensation for this role also includes a bonus incentive in addition to the base salary. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances unrelated to an applicant’s sex or other protected status under local, state, or federal law. Compensation and Benefits play a key role in your choice of employer, and our goal is to invest in you and your experience here. You’ll find a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package at Carmel

Choose Carmel

Carmel differentiates itself from general contractors by harnessing the power of vertical integration, which allows us to maximize value through the entire life cycle of a project, from development & design to construction to asset management. This strategic advantage positions us to maximize efficiency and minimize conflicts. Controlling the design and self-performing all of our work puts us in control of our own destiny, which allows everyone on the team to frame decisions from the perspective of “what is the best thing for the project”. Conflicts of a traditional owner/architect/contractor arrangement don’t exist here -We pride ourselves on creating this luxury amongst our teams. 

At Carmel Partners , our mission is to create exceptional multifamily communities that enrich lives and neighborhoods.

Founded in 1996, Carmel is one of the nation’s leading specialists in real estate investment management, focusing on U.S. multifamily development and construction, renovation, and debt investments. Through its vertically integrated platform, Carmel seeks to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns across varying market cycles by investing in relatively supply-constrained, high barrier-to-entry markets in the United States.

Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equitable hiring and promotion practices. We lead with integrity and believe in building a diverse and inclusive workplace, rooted in a culture of mutual respect. By welcoming varied backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas, we cultivate engagement and a sense of belonging that creates community within, so Carmel can build communities that thrive.

Carmel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer , committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and reproductive decisions, family or parental status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Notice to Third-party Agencies: Carmel Partners does not have any standing offers to pay any referral compensation or recruitment fees for any open positions. Unless there is a signed agreement providing otherwise, Carmel Partners will not pay any compensation to any employment firm, staffing agency, recruiter or other third party for any resumes or candidate profiles that are provided, even if the individual is hired by Carmel Partners. In the event a recruiter or third-party agency/Firm submits a resume or candidate profile without a signed active agreement, Carmel Partners explicitly reserves the right to pursue, and hire said candidate without any notice or financial obligation to the recruiter or agency/Firm. Carmel Partners reserves the right to retain, use, transfer and distribute any resumes and candidate profiles that are submitted, including those submitted to hiring managers.