Project Manager, Construction

About the Company

APEX is a nationwide Construction and Facilities Management firm that provides owners of commercial real estate with support across the full lifecycle of their investments. From Due Diligence to Disposition, APEX’s experienced team offers trusted General Contracting & Facilities Management Consulting services across a variety of asset classes, with a focus on affordable multifamily housing.

The APEX team maximizes support by being involved early in the renovation and repair process, maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality and collaboration. As a committed partner, APEX approaches each project from the owner’s perspective, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance while maximizing useful life and reducing operating costs. The company integrates sustainability initiatives to enhance properties and communities, addressing deferred maintenance, improving curb appeal, and reducing energy consumption.

Responsibilities

• Front-end Due Diligence, including analyzing and understanding property condition reports, environmental, and other specialty sub-consultants.
• Assist with developing detailed scope, budget, schedule, and logistics plans; manage execution of referenced plans during active construction phases.
• Produce accurate reporting of construction progress, active or anticipated issues, and budgetary compliance for distribution to teammates and senior leadership.
• Identify and qualify deferred maintenance, building deficiencies, and necessary capital improvements based on prior professional experience and vendor site assessments.
• Propose solutions to solve building deficiencies and satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Assist with sourcing and managing the Design Team, Vendors, and Contractors.
• Manage the development of architectural and engineering plans and specifications.
• Be accountable for permitting approvals by local jurisdictions as it relates to the project schedule and satisfaction of all code and regulatory requirements of stakeholders including Housing Authorities, lenders, and HUD.
• Coordinate contractor access, logistic items, utility shutdowns, and notices with Operations and Property Management staff.
• Conduct frequent on-site physical inspections of active construction projects.
• Oversee quality control of construction tasks, perform pre- and post-construction acceptance reviews.
• Escort design team, lenders, and other project stakeholders through construction sites to perform status reviews and draw meetings.
• Ensure safety guidelines for contractors and residents are followed on all job sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• 3+ years of experience in construction management; multifamily experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with occupied apartment renovation projects.
• Ability to read, understand, and value engineer construction documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time, focus, and communicate with clarity.
• Highly motivated, curious, and ambitious by nature.
• A shrewd tactician, able to “make the right call” with confidence.
• Values hard work and takes ownership; meets deadlines and cares about the quality of work product.
• An independent self-starter who doesn’t wait for directions from others.
• Courageous; willing to take risks, ask questions, and put yourself out there.
• A world-class communicator or rapidly becoming one.
• Able to work collaboratively in a small team environment; willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and pitch in when necessary.
• Ready to work in a fast-paced environment and be part of a team doing valuable work.