AvalonBay

Project Manager

AvalonBay$117K — $195K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business (preferred)
  • 7+ years managing residential, commercial, or hospitality construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of all construction phases, budgeting, scheduling, and project cost accounting
  • Proven leadership and team-building skills
  • Proficiency with construction software like Microsoft Project, Procore, and Bluebeam
  • OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid certifications required; PMP or Superintendent/Site Safety Manager preferred
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of the project lifecycle from planning to closeout
  • Oversee construction schedules and budgets, prepare bids, and negotiate contracts
  • Review construction documents, coordinate permitting, and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Conduct site walks and track project progress
  • Lead and mentor project teams, building relationships with multiple stakeholders
  • Identify and resolve job site challenges, ensuring a safe work environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase plan
  • Growth opportunities with promotion from within
  • Recognition programs for outstanding achievements
  • 20% discount on apartment homes
  • Company culture focused on integrity, caring, and continuous improvement
Full Job Description
Project Manager

Position Type:

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

State:

California

City:

San Francisco

Zip Code:

94105

Total Base Pay Range:

$117,000.00 - $195,000.00

The Role:

We’re looking for an experiencedProject Managerto lead the successful delivery of multi-family residential and mixed-use developments. In this role, you’ll oversee budgets, schedules, staffing, and field operations—ensuring projects are delivered safely on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll serve as the central point of coordination between internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and municipalities.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage all phases of the project lifecycle—from planning and budgeting to execution, risk management, and closeout

  • Oversee construction schedules and budgets, preparing bids, negotiating contracts, and monitoring subcontractor performance

  • Review construction documents, coordinate permitting, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards

  • Conduct site walks, track progress, and collaborate with Superintendents to keep projects on schedule and within budget

  • Lead and mentor project teams while building strong relationships with architects, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and community partners

  • Identify and resolve jobsite challenges, mitigating risks and ensuring safe work environments

What We’re Looking For

  • Education:Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business (preferred)

  • Experience:7+ years managing residential, commercial, or hospitality construction projects. Strong knowledge of all phases of construction, budgeting, scheduling, and project cost accounting

  • Skills:

    • Proven leadership and team-building skills.

    • Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities

    • Proficiency with construction tools/software such as Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

    • Working knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and OSHA guidelines

  • Certifications:OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid (required); PMP or Superintendent/Site Safety Manager license (preferred)

  • Other:Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites


How AvalonBay Supports You:


We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.


We offer:


  • Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits for information.
  • Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
  • Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, AvalonBay’s Very Best recognition program and others!).
  • A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
  • A culture built on purpose and our core values -A Commitment to Integrity,A Spirit of Caring, andA Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info:


About AvalonBay

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing high-quality apartment communities in high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. These markets are located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California regions of the country. AvalonBay was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Learn more about AvalonBay
Size
2,927 employees
Market Cap
$22.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$827.6 million
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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