Construction Project Manager

About the role

Prime Residential’s Construction Project Managers oversee and execute capital improvement and construction projects from inception to completion across the company's multifamily residential real estate portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Create project scopes of work and distribute Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Collaborate with property teams to determine property needs, serving as an integral partner to Prime’s Property Management team and other departments.
• Cook up and lead design, pre-construction, construction, and close-out meetings.
• Prepare project status reports, including photo documentation.
• Perform capital assessments of properties during due diligence phases of acquisitions.
• Review design drawings and specifications.
• Create and manage overall project budgets, including reviewing and approving all design and construction pricing.
• Analyze and approve change order requests and out-of-scope requests.
• Support risk management projects.
• Manage project schedules and ensure adherence to specifications and timelines.
• Monitor contractor work quality and progress.
• Close out projects effectively.
• Maintain project records and approve invoices.
• Approve project change orders for both time and money.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management (or related field) preferred.
• Five (5)+ years of construction project management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience working in the multi-family or residential industry preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of construction schedules, procedures, and cost estimating required.
• Working knowledge of permitting processes and building codes.
• Computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and MS Project software required.

Qualifications

• Positive, engaged, open-minded, and inspiring team member.
• Results-oriented project manager with the ability to prioritize, identify, solve, and mitigate challenges.
• Experienced communicator, able to present material appropriately to various audiences.
• Highly process-oriented, driven to enhance, systematize, and improve project management best practices.
• Resourceful and a problem solver, turning challenges into advantages.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Believes in the importance of corporate culture, creating a positive workplace where all people feel seen, welcome, respected, heard, and valued.

Skills

• Construction project management experience.
• Knowledge of architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings and systems.
• Understanding of construction schedules, procedures, and cost estimating.
• Experience with permitting processes and building codes.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project software.

Benefits

Prime Residential offers a competitive salary range of $118,440 - $131,600 annually, plus an annual discretionary bonus.

Pay

$118,440 - $131,600 + annual discretionary bonus

Schedule

Travel as required to perform project and/or company-related tasks, estimated at 30% - 50%.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and converse with employees, operate a computer and other office machinery and equipment, and maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting), move/traverse, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time.

About Prime Residential

Prime Residential is an established owner and operator of more than 19,000 multifamily apartments. We create environments where people want to live, providing attractive, comfortable, engaging spaces, appealing amenities, and superior customer service. The communities we own and manage are located in some of the most sought-after locations along the West Coast. We are committed to maintaining a richly diverse and inclusive company culture that extends to our teammates and residents, fostering a welcoming, valued, and belonging environment for all. We value community, open communication, personal accountability, embracing change, dedicated follow-through, and an authentically welcoming culture from our core.