Construction Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field operations for multifamily affordable housing construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Serve as the owner’s representative during preconstruction, construction, punch list, closeout, and warranty phases.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure adherence to approved schedules, budgets, scopes, and quality standards.
• Conduct routine site visits and inspections to verify workmanship, safety compliance, staffing levels, and project sequencing.
• Cook up with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to resolve construction issues proactively.
• Review contractor schedules and identify potential delays or risks impacting project delivery.
• Track and document project milestones, deficiencies, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and field directives.
• Oversee occupied rehabilitation work to minimize disruption to residents and maintain safe living conditions.
• Ensure projects comply with company standards, local building codes, ADA/Fair Housing requirements, energy efficiency standards, and lender/investor requirements.

Budget & Financial Management

• Aid in development and evaluation of project budgets during underwriting and predevelopment phases.
• Review contractor pay applications, lien waivers, requisitions, and backup documentation for accuracy.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify potential overruns or savings opportunities.
• Evaluate and negotiate change orders with contractors and consultants.
• Coordinate with accounting and development teams regarding draw submissions and lender requirements.
• Support value engineering efforts while preserving long-term asset quality and operational efficiency.

Affordable Housing Compliance Coordination

• Ensure construction activities comply with affordable housing program requirements including, but not limited to, LIHTC, HUD, HOME, CDBG, Section 8, EOHLC, MassHousing and other state agency standards.
• Cook up with lenders, housing finance agencies, and regulatory agencies.
• Support Davis-Bacon compliance coordination when applicable.
• Maintain organized project records for financing partners, audits, agency reviews, and investor reporting.

Predevelopment & Design Coordination

• Participate in design development and construction document review processes.
• Cook up constructability reviews with architects and engineers.
• Aid in permitting, bidding, contractor procurement, and scope development.
• Review plans and specifications for completeness, cost efficiency, and operational practicality.
• Provide input regarding building systems, long-term maintenance considerations, and resident impacts.

Stakeholder & Resident Coordination

• Cook up closely with property management teams during occupied renovations and capital improvement projects.
• Aid in resident communication plans regarding construction schedules, temporary relocations, and safety procedures.
• Maintain professional relationships with municipal officials, inspectors, neighborhood groups, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the company at construction meetings, agency meetings, and public presentations as needed.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular construction progress reports for internal leadership, lenders, investors, and ownership partners.
• Maintain detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, inspection logs, schedules, budgets, and photographic progress records.
• Track warranty issues and coordinate resolution with contractors’ post-completion.
• Ensure timely project closeout including final inspections, punch lists, certificates of occupancy, warranties, and as-built documentation.

Requirements

• Qualifications
• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of construction management experience in multifamily housing, affordable housing, or commercial real estate development.
• Experience managing rehabilitation and/or ground-up multifamily construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building systems, sequencing, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Familiarity with affordable housing financing and regulatory environments.
• Experience reviewing plans, specifications, contractor requisitions, and change orders.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, project management software, and construction documentation platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, RAD, public housing redevelopment, or historic rehabilitation projects.
• OSHA certification and/or construction safety training.
• Experience with occupied rehab and resident coordination.
• Familiarity with Procore, Real Page, MRI, Microsoft Office 365, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of sustainable building practices and energy-efficient multifamily systems.

Core Competencies

• Project Leadership
• Construction Scheduling & Coordination
• Budget Management
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Affordable Housing Compliance Awareness
• Communication & Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail
• Risk Mitigation & Problem Solving
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Anual performance bonus eligibility.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Professional development and industry training opportunities.