Construction Project Manager

Construction Manager: Multifamily Development & Special Projects

Location: San Mateo California

Salary Range : $00 bonus potential

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office) with site visits required

Employment Type : Full Time

Our SelectLeaders Client is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee multifamily development renovation accessory dwelling unit (ADU) unit conversion and special construction projects across its residential portfolio. This individual will serve as the owners representative throughout the project lifecycle managing projects from due diligence and preconstruction through permitting construction inspections turnover and closeout.

The Construction Manager will partner closely with contractors consultants property teams municipal agencies utilities and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely on schedule within budget and in accordance with applicable codes and quality standards. The ideal candidate brings strong construction expertise sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple projects while proactively identifying risks and communicating project impacts to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the owners representative for multifamily ground-up development renovations ADUs unit conversions and other special construction initiatives.

• Lead projects from initial due diligence and feasibility through preconstruction permitting construction inspection turnover and closeout.

• Support ground-up development projects through planning design coordination permitting construction and project delivery.

• Conduct site assessments and evaluate existing building conditions to develop scopes of work and identify potential construction challenges.

• Lead project planning activities including scope development estimating budgeting scheduling feasibility assessments and constructability reviews.

• Manage general contractors subcontractors architects engineers consultants vendors and other project partners throughout the project lifecycle.

• Review architectural civil structural mechanical electrical plumbing and other construction documents to identify risks constructability concerns and opportunities for cost and schedule efficiencies.

• Coordinate permitting inspections approvals and other requirements with local planning and building departments utilities and municipal agencies.

• Monitor project budgets schedules forecasts and change orders to maintain financial and operational accountability.

• Coordinate RFIs submittals inspections product approvals change management and project documentation.

• Conduct regular site visits and provide on-site oversight to ensure work meets plans specifications quality expectations safety requirements and project milestones.

• Partner with property management operations leasing and other internal teams to assess the impact of construction projects on residents properties and ongoing operations.

• Identify and proactively mitigate project risks communicating changes delays and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.

• Coordinate project turnover licensing insurance requirements closeout documentation and final inspections.

• Support annual and project-level capital planning and provide recommendations related to scope cost schedule risk and expected project value.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors consultants municipal representatives utilities and other industry partners.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and project accountability.

Qualifications

• 5 years of construction management experience with experience in multifamily residential development ground-up construction renovation or special projects.

• Experience working for a real estate owner developer construction management firm or general contractor.

• Demonstrated experience managing projects from preconstruction through completion including budgeting scheduling permitting construction and closeout.

• Experience working with general contractors subcontractors architects engineers consultants utilities and municipal agencies.

• Strong understanding of construction means and methods building systems permitting inspections and applicable building codes.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural civil structural mechanical electrical plumbing landscape and other construction documents.

• Experience evaluating existing building conditions and developing scopes of work budgets schedules and project recommendations.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage budgets schedules contracts and multiple concurrent projects.

• Experience working in or around occupied residential communities and minimizing disruption to residents and property operations.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to clearly communicate project risks changes recommendations and decisions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction project management document management budgeting scheduling and collaboration software.

• Ability to travel regularly to active construction and development sites.

• Bachelors degree preferred particularly in construction management engineering architecture business or a related field.

Preferred Background

• Experience with multifamily ground-up development and new construction.

• Experience with accessory dwelling units unit conversions infill construction or similar residential development projects.

• Experience navigating local permitting entitlement utility coordination inspections and municipal requirements.

• Multifamily renovation or capital improvement experience.

• Experience working directly for a real estate owner or developer in an owners representative capacity.

• Strong network of contractors consultants and construction professionals within the local market.

• Experience supporting feasibility studies business cases capital planning or development opportunities.

$140000 - $180000 a year

Base Salary: $140000 - $180000 annually with eligibility for annual discretionary bonus

Along with compensation this role offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families including:

• Medical dental and vision coverage including company-sponsored plan options

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching

• Life insurance disability coverage and employee assistance resources

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

• Paid time off sick leave and company holidays

• Paid volunteer time

• Professional development educational assistance and tuition reimbursement programs

• Employee recognition and referral bonus programs

• Additional wellness and work-life balance benefits

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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