Cortland

Pre-Construction Manager - Atlanta, GA or Dallas, TX

Cortland$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of general contracting or construction experience, especially in multifamily ground-up projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in construction science, engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for effective meetings, both in-person and virtual.
  • Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal teams, contractors, and consultants.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong task-management ability.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction software such as Bluebeam and Procore.
  • Self-starter with a strong initiative to work in a team-focused environment.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead new construction, renovation, and CapEx projects for a multifamily portfolio.
  • Prepare updates and reports for development teams and senior leadership.
  • Facilitate communication among various stakeholders including contractors and utility providers.
  • Monitor budgets and manage cost updates, enhancing decision-making processes.
  • Administer change orders and contractor payments, coordinating closely with accounting teams.
  • Ensure contractor performance aligns with project quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Conduct field inspections to verify design standards and quality compliance.
  • Manage external consultants to ensure best practices and compliance throughout projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead multimillion-dollar construction projects across a growing portfolio.
  • Engagement in diverse project types, from new builds to renovations and CapEx.
  • Collaboration with a wide range of industry professionals, enhancing networking opportunities.
  • Focus on quality management and best practices in construction execution.
  • Potential for career advancement in a dynamic and expanding company.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

As 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


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