Project Manager, Construction

About the role

The Project Manager, Construction supports the new construction team across affordable multifamily housing projects. Key responsibilities include reviewing design drawings and specifications, conducting site visits, and managing project timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple affordable multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with company standards and project requirements.
• Avoid scope gaps by assisting in reviewing General Contractor (GC) estimates and proposals and recommending value engineering options.
• Attend and coordinate with internal development teams, design consultants, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and resolve conflicts.
• Work with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and utility providers to introduce Standard Communities, identify key decision-makers, and obtain feedback on planned delivery dates.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and long lead items to prevent delays and maintain project milestones.
• Collaborate with the Director of Construction Management on strategic planning and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Project Manager with a General Contractor, overseeing residential housing projects and managing subcontractors across all trades.
• Strong command of construction drawings, specifications, and the full project lifecycle.
• Collaborative, team-oriented professional with the ability to build and maintain trust with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to details.
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and address them before they escalate.
• Highly dependable and committed, with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines and following through on responsibilities.
• Keen sense of urgency and purpose, with the ability to move decisively while maintaining attention to details and quality.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Embraces and reinforces company core values and behaviors.
• Maintains courtesy, diplomacy, and a service-oriented mindset with internal/external customers and colleagues.
• Fosters and encourages teamwork and cooperation.
• Completes projects/tasks in a thorough and accurate manner.
• Articulate communication – verbal, pictorial, numerical – as relevant to the development process.
• Highly organized when working with intra- and inter-departmental information.
• Highly accountable; takes ownership, follows-through, meets deadlines, and cares about the quality of work product.
• Ready to work in a fast-paced environment and be part of an amazing team doing valuable work.

Skills

• Construction drawings and specifications.
• Project management tools.
• Communication skills (verbal, pictorial, numerical).
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Standard Communities offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate project needs.

Company Overview

Standard Communities is one of the largest owners, investors, and developers of affordable housing in the U.S., with $6B in assets under management, nearly 30,000 units across 23 states and Washington, D.C. We operate vertically integrated, delivering high-quality housing at scale, without sacrificing speed, quality, or mission. With 18 years of execution across every market cycle, we close complex deals others can't, operating where the capital structures are most layered and regulatory environments are most demanding. We target 50,000 units by 2030 and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Standard Communities is an equal opportunity employer.