Construction Manager

TruAmerica Multifamily•Los Angeles, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

TruAmerica Multifamily is seeking a Construction Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for establishing budgets with Acquisitions teams and Asset Managers, and executing the capital expenditure business plan within budget and on schedule. TruAmerica Multifamily is a six-time Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, most recently in 2026, and is a privately held, fully integrated real estate investment firm that invests in apartment communities across the country. The company has grown to become a Top 25 apartment owner in the United States.

Requirements

Experience in multifamily construction and property maintenance.
Two to three years of experience in commercial construction.
Solid math and analytical skills.
Good analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines.
Able to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
Must be change adaptive, flexible, and empathetic, and maintain composure in a high-stress environment.
Able to provide direction to subcontractors, consultants, and other third parties.
Highly responsive to Asset Managers and joint venture partners.
Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, scopes of work, and schedules of values.
Demonstrated interpersonal and managerial skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite and other online programs.

Responsibilities

Perform the physical aspects of the due diligence process for new acquisitions and property recapitalizations.
Invite and schedule relevant contractors and consultants to conduct a complete evaluation of the subject property.
Develop the capital improvements budgets and construction schedules in conjunction with the Asset Management and Acquisitions teams.
Evaluate contractor proposals, consultant reports, third party assessments, and lender requirements to establish the capital expenditure budgets.
Execute the deferred maintenance and exterior business plan.
Generate requests for proposal with detailed scope, specifications, price breakdown tables, schedule, and warranty information to ensure comparable proposals that can be correctly evaluated.
Ensure the project is within budget or value engineered as needed.
Prepare and manage preconstruction meetings with the contractor and property staff to review the project's scope and timing.
Establish days and hours of work, a roster, and emergency contacts.
Ensure the contractor executes the construction per the contract documents.
Ensure a comprehensive transition of the project from the contractor to the site staff, including education on how to operate and maintain the improvements.
Review and approve third party invoices, ensuring they are filled out accurately and include a full description of the work billed.
Verify that the billed schedule of values percentages accurately reflect the actual percent completed.
Confirm that the vendor and all of their subcontractors and suppliers provided proper releases.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (TruAmerica covers 100% of the employee premium for base medical plans)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
Vacation allowance that grows with tenure (up to 21 days)
Generous paid sick leave
10+ paid holidays
Paid birthday
Paid cultural and ethnic observance days
Company-sponsored volunteer days
Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/DCA)
Choice of a national Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO or HMO, plus regional plan options where available