Construction Manager, Renovations

About the role

A six-time Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, most recently in 2026. TruAmerica Multifamily is a partnership between industry veteran Robert E. Hart and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The company is based on the premise that tremendous upside potential remains in mid-tier apartment communities that can be unlocked through tailored renovation, repositioning strategies, and focused management. TruAmerica Multifamily is a privately held, fully integrated real estate investment firm that invests in apartment communities located in primary and secondary markets throughout the country. We continue to grow by selectively acquiring, redeveloping, and effectively managing multifamily properties. TruAmerica has grown to become a Top 25 apartment owner in the United States, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), and is the youngest manager in the NMHC Top 50. Today, TruAmerica has over 60,000 units in 25 high-growth markets and approximately $16 billion of assets under management.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Business Plan
• Perform the physical aspects of the due diligence process for new acquisitions and property recapitalizations.
• Invite and schedule relevant contractors and consultants to conduct a complete evaluation of the subject property.
• In conjunction with the Asset Management and Acquisitions teams, develop the capital improvements budgets and construction schedules.
• Evaluate contractor proposals, consultant reports, third party assessments, and lender requirements to establish the capital expenditure budgets.
• Generate requests for proposal with detailed scope, specifications, price breakdown tables, schedule, and warranty information to ensure comparable proposals that can be correctly evaluated.
• Ensure the project is within budget or value engineered as needed.
• Prepare and manage preconstruction meetings with the contractor and property staff to review the project's scope and timing.
• Establish days and hours of work.
• Establish a roster and emergency contacts.
• Ensure the contractor executes the construction per the contract documents.
• Ensure a comprehensive transition of the project from the contractor to the site staff, including education on how to operate and maintain the improvements.
• Review and Approve Third Party Invoices
• Ensure third party invoices are filled out accurately and include a full description of the work billed.
• Verify that the billed schedule of values percentages accurately reflect the actual percent completed.
• Confirm that the vendor and all of their subcontractors and suppliers provided proper releases.

Qualifications

• Experience in multifamily construction and property maintenance.
• Two to three years of experience in commercial construction.
• Solid math and analytical skills.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Maintain composure in a high-stress environment.
• Able to provide direction to subcontractors, consultants, and other third parties.
• Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, scopes of work, and schedules of values.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite and other online programs.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $140,000. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.