Role OverviewAs a Pre-Construction Manger, you will lead new construction, renovation, and CapEx projects across a multimillion-dollar multifamily portfolio. You'll manage project performance, coordinate with internal and external partners, and ensure delivery that meets quality, budget, schedule, and compliance expectations.
Project Coordination & Communication
- Prepare project updates and professional reporting for development teams, senior leadership, and capital partners
- Facilitate communication among Development, Operations, contractors, consultants, and utility providers
- Participate in construction, OAC, and project-specific meetings, tracking issues and managing documentation
- Support post-completion issue resolution and report on outstanding items
Budget, Contracts & Financial Controls
- Monitor budgets, cost updates, value engineering opportunities, and change order logs to support informed decision-making
- Administer change orders, pay applications, and contractor progress payments, including draw reviews, invoice approvals, and coordination with lending and internal accounting teams
- Assist with construction contract development and permitting processes
Construction Oversight & Quality Management
- Monitor contractor performance for schedule, cost, contract conformance, and overall project quality
- Review design documents throughout development to ensure alignment with standards, scope accuracy, and constructability
- Conduct field walks-including box pre-walks-to verify implementation of design standards and quality expectations
- Track inspections, submittals, RFIs, and construction change directives to maintain project progress and compliance
- Evaluate and report on contractor CPM schedules, identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies
Consultant, Compliance & Technical Coordination
- Manage external consultants (e.g., ADA, envelope, geotechnical) to ensure compliance and best-practice execution
- Coordinate with utility companies and internal design teams to confirm requirements and ensure timely service readiness
- Provide due diligence on site logistics, phasing, and technical reports during pre-development
Qualifications - 5+ years of general contracting or construction experience, ideally in multifamily ground-up projects
- Bachelor's degree in construction science, engineering, or a related field
- Strong project management capabilities with the ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate effective in-person and virtual meetings
- Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, contractors, and consultants
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong task-management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-standard construction software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore)
- Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to thrive in a team-focused environment
- Willingness to travel as needed