Assistant Project Manager-Multifamily Construction

Carmel Partners • Long Beach, CA

2d • $123,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Carmel Partners, one of the nation’s leading specialists in real estate
investment management with expertise in the investment, development, and
construction of multi-family real estate,  is seeking an Assistant Project
Manager with experience in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

You will support the Regional Lead of Construction by maintaining the project
schedule and proactively managing the project budget by owning approvals and
deliveries, controlling expenses, and reviewing submittal data. You will assist
in reviewing development or redevelopment activities, oversee the day-to-day
management/project management of assigned construction activities, and manage
third-party vendors and the activities of multiple contractors.

Here at Carmel, we don’t just build buildings, we build careers. If you don’t
meet all of the qualifications listed for this role, we encourage you to monitor
our career page for upcoming opportunities. Research shows that women and
individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles
unless they meet every qualification.

We’re committed to assembling diverse teams with exceptional talent, and we
strongly encourage individuals from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
Everyone’s career journey is unique, so let’s explore how you could be a great
fit for our team!

Work on this project: Marina Shores: The property is located in Long Beach along
PCH between the San Gabriel River and Los Cerritos Channel, along the Alamitos
Bay adjacent to the Naples Channels.

The site is currently an active office building park built on piles, which
was previously a landfill that is both ocean and marshland adjacent.
Plans are to demolish the current site and (2) office buildings. The site
will require Early Work Pre-Start activities to relocate existing utilities
for the rear office building and induce settlement of the underlying landfill
before installing deepened foundations and an active methane mitigation
system.
A 7-level, 215,951 SF, wrap-style (577) parking garage will be built at grade
and be surrounded by 6 floors of residential.
The residential portion will consist of 390 units in ‘podium’ style
construction, wrapped around the garage. 5 stories of wood-framed residential
will be built upon 1 story (2 decks) of concrete construction (6-story
total).

Others consider you a natural leader, and you’re able to seamlessly switch
between managing a team and interacting effectively with senior executives.
You’re a pro at communicating on the page and in person, and you’re great at
building relationships. This comes in handy when you flex your expert
negotiating skills, which have a real influence on others. Managing multiple
projects under time constraints is no problem for you. Your strong analytical
and decision-making skills are a key part of your success, and overall, you’re
dependable and highly committed to cooperation and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in Construction or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in Multi-Family Construction Project Management
• 3+ years’ experience managing others
• Experience in wrap & podium construction a must.
• This site is extremely complex from a geotechnical, environmental, utility and deepened foundation perspective. Demonstrate technical skills and experience that make you well-suited to manage these specific risks.
• Extensive computer knowledge (Windows), and working knowledge of construction and project management, Microsoft Project
• OSHA 30-hour Certification; issued in the past three years, and current First Aid & CPR training certificate
• Must be able to pass a drug screen after a conditional offer of employment is made

Responsibilities

• Manage project buyout and contract negotiations along with the Project Manager
• Manage the budget and job cost forecasting along with the Project Manager
• Be responsible for meeting financial, budget, and forecasting objectives and requirements and report to senior management on the same.
• Monitor construction schedule, track, and monitor construction progress through site reports
• Perform onsite inspections to ensure standards are being met and construction is adhering to plans and specifications
• Ensure project costs are aligned with approved budgets as well as review and approve contractor invoices and change order requests
• Lead project to timely completion, to scope and budget projections and obtain certificate of occupancy
• Function as a positive, proactive liaison between multiple onsite teams, third-party groups, and corporate office departments, supporting effective and productive communication between all stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level