Project Manager

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to ensure cost efficiency and alignment with investor expectations.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and long-standing partnerships.
• Review and approve vendor invoices, validate contract compliance, change orders, and support documentation prior to releasing payment.
• Maintain meticulous project records, schedules, and financial reporting to support transparency with leadership and investors.
• Proactively identify opportunities for value engineering and operational efficiencies.
• Contribute to the overall financial operations of the Company by ensuring that the role is conducted in alignment with the values of Sterling: Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Transparency and Stewardship.
• Partner with property management and portfolio teams to align project execution with operational needs.
• Oversee contractor prequalification and selection, negotiate contracts, and establish clear expectations on the front end of a project for performance, safety, quality, and compliance.
• Manage full lifecycle execution of projects, from groundbreaking through close-out, ensuring quality control, adherence to specifications, and timely completion.
• Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to protect project timelines, budgets, and asset value.
• Develop, lead, and execute capital improvement strategies for assigned markets, aligning with portfolio investment goals and property performance objectives.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and meeting company insurability requirements.
• A strong understanding of local building codes, local building permit requirements and permitting processes to ensure contractors are pulling and closing out all necessary permits while staying in compliance.
• A proficiency of the English language in reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• A strong understanding of construction management principles and practices.
• A minimum of five years of construction experience as a Project Manager or Superintendent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive subcontractor relationships.
• A proficiency in Microsoft Suite including SharePoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, and Project.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, business, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in local building codes and permitting processes.
• Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) that grows with tenure.
• Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year, plus 8 paid holidays.
• 4 "YOU" Days (32 hours) for personal time off and 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Leadership development programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• A 401(k) plan with a company match.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Income-replacement benefits for qualifying life events.

Pay

$65,000 annualized (and more based on experience).

Schedule

Full-time position.