Project Manager

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of multi-family residential and mixed-use developments. In this role, you’ll oversee budgets, schedules, staffing, and field operations—ensuring projects are delivered safely on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll serve as the central point of coordination between internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and municipalities.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle—from planning and budgeting to execution, risk management, and closeout
• Oversee construction schedules and budgets, preparing bids, negotiating contracts, and monitoring subcontractor performance
• Review construction documents, coordinate permitting, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
• Conduct site walks, track progress, and collaborate with Superintendents to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Lead and mentor project teams while building strong relationships with architects, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and community partners
• Identify and resolve jobsite challenges, mitigating risks and ensuring safe work environments

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business (preferred)
• Experience: 7+ years managing residential, commercial, or hospitality construction projects. Strong knowledge of all phases of construction, budgeting, scheduling, and project cost accounting
• Skills: - Proven leadership and team-building skills. - Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with construction tools/software such as Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and OSHA guidelines
• Certifications: OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid (required); PMP or Superintendent/Site Safety Manager license (preferred)
• Other: Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites

AvalonBay Supports You

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!)
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

• AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
• We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated.
• AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.
• AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
• AvalonBay does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.
• For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/).

Job ID JR106961