The posting
Job Title
Construction Manager, Multifamily
(https://careers.cushmanwakefield.com/)
Job Description Summary
The Construction Manager, Multifamily is responsible for managing construction, renovation, capital repair, and structural projects within an assigned region, market, or portfolio. This role oversees projects through the full construction lifecycle, including project identification, scoping, bidding, approvals, contracting, execution, change management, final inspection, and closeout.
The Construction Manager works closely with clients, Regional Property Managers, Business Managers, site teams, vendors, and internal partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on schedule, on budget, and in accordance with project requirements. This role is expected to apply sound technical judgment, maintain strong project documentation, and support consistent construction practices across the assigned portfolio.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
Project Identification and Scope Development
- Identify project needs based on property conditions, capital planning, operational needs, client direction, or site feedback
- Prepare or support development of rough scope of work and preliminary cost estimates for proposed projects
- Develop detailed scopes of work and project specifications following project approval
- Evaluate site conditions and operational requirements to ensure project scope is accurate and practical
- Apply value engineering ideas where appropriate to improve cost efficiency and project outcomes
Bidding and Project Approval
- Solicit bids from qualified contractors for approved projects
- Ensure project scope and specifications are communicated clearly to bidding contractors
- Review contractor proposals to confirm bids are complete, aligned, and comparable on an apples-to-apples basis
- Identify gaps, exclusions, pricing inconsistencies, or scope interpretation issues before recommendation
- Present project scope, specifications, bids, and budget recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders as needed to support project approval
Contracting and Project Start-Up
- Ensure approved project information is incorporated into complete and accurate contract documentation
- Confirm that applicable permits, licenses, and supporting documentation are secured prior to work beginning
- Coordinate project start-up requirements, including scheduling and contractor readiness
- Conduct pre-construction meetings with contractors and site teams to review project expectations, property rules, safety requirements, and operational considerations
Project Execution and Construction Oversight
- Manage active construction projects to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, on budget, and according to contract requirements
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections to verify quality, progress, safety, and compliance
- Coordinate with contractors, site teams, and internal stakeholders to address issues affecting scope, schedule, access, resident impact, or project quality
- Monitor contractor performance and take action when project expectations are not being met
- Escalate significant issues appropriately to Construction Director or senior leadership when needed
Financial Controls, Invoices, and Change Orders
- Review project invoices, payment applications, and supporting documentation for accuracy and progress completion
- Review and evaluate change order requests for scope, cost, and justification
- Obtain required internal and owner approvals before change order work proceeds when applicable
- Track project costs, contract values, and budget variances throughout execution
- Maintain awareness of financial exposure and raise concerns early when budget or scope risk emerges
Final Inspection and Closeout
- Conduct final inspections and punch walks to confirm project completion
- Ensure deficiencies are corrected before final acceptance
- Collect warranty documents, operating information, closeout records, and final project materials
- Confirm projects are completed both physically and financially in accordance with project requirements
Compliance, Documentation, and Reporting
- Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, building codes, permitting requirements, and regulatory agency standards
- Ensure assigned repairs, renovations, and paint practices are in accordance with EPA and other applicable state and federal Lead Based Paint requirements under the direction of Construction Management leadership
- Maintain complete and current project documentation, including drawings, specifications, permits, change records, progress photos, testing records, warranties, and closeout materials
- Complete required reports and project updates within established timeframes
- Address corrective notices issued by authorities having jurisdiction and ensure timely resolution
Role Expectations
The Construction Manager should be able to perform the responsibilities of a Project Manager and provide capability beyond that level. This role is expected to:
- Work confidently across all major stages of a construction project
- Develop scopes of work for most projects within the multifamily environment
- Demonstrate working knowledge of building codes, permitting requirements, safety practices, and contractor oversight
- Present project recommendations, budgets, and value engineering ideas clearly to clients and internal stakeholders
- Bring practical knowledge of the types of projects and field conditions commonly encountered in multifamily properties
- Operate effectively across common multifamily building types, especially garden style and mid-rise properties
Competencies
- Strong knowledge of construction management, renovation, capital repair, and property operations
- Working knowledge of construction codes, permitting requirements, contract administration, safety practices, project life cycle management, and regulatory compliance
- Ability to develop scopes of work, review bids, manage budgets, and oversee contractors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, site teams, and internal stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email communication, and project management or estimating software
Important Education
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field
Important Experience
- 5+ years of construction experience required
- Experience in multifamily construction, renovations, capital projects, or property development preferred
- Experience managing projects across multiple stages of construction preferred
- Experience with contractor bidding, scope development, permitting, budgeting, and project oversight preferred
- Experience working with multifamily building types such as garden style and mid-rise properties preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 131,750.00 - $155,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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