Construction Manager

What you’ll be doingDesign and preconstructionManage the design team from schematic design through CDs, including architects, structural, MEP and civil engineers, interior designers and consultantsWork with ownership on unit mix, massing and floor plate efficiencyRun permitting and entitlements with local and state agenciesBuild and manage project schedules and milestonesLead value engineering without hurting quality or leasabilityRun the CM/GC RFP process, including bid levelling, scope review and contract negotiationSet and manage preconstruction budgets, hard cost estimates and GMP targetsConstructionOversee the CM/GC on site, with a focus on podium and wood-frame sequencing, framing and envelopeWalk the site regularly to check progress, quality and scheduleManage budget and cash flow, process draws and approve change ordersRun weekly OAC meetings and report to ownershipCoordinate with municipalities, utilities, lenders and third-party inspectorsKeep full document control across contracts, permits, RFIs, submittals, change orders and QA/QCCloseout and lease-upWork between construction, leasing and property management through lease-upDeliver model units and amenity spaces in time for pre-leasingHelp marketing and leasing with finish selections and amenity planningOversee punch list, warranties and O&M manuals, then hand the building over cleanlyWhat they’re looking forBachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or similar8+ years in construction project management, including owner-side or developer-side experienceHands-on experience with Type IIIA wood-frame over Type IA concrete podium multifamily. You should be able to talk through framing sequence, logistics, envelope and trade coordinationExperience on dense urban sites where you worked closely with municipalities and utilitiesExperience managing consultants through a full set of CDs, not just constructionA track record of delivering residential projects on schedule and within GMPKnowledge of New Jersey permitting, approvals and codeComfortable presenting to senior leadership, partners and stakeholdersProcore, MS Project and MS Office