Construction Manager

CITY VENTURES•San Francisco, CA

20d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

City Ventures is seeking an experienced, hands-on multi-family Construction Manager to lead day-to-day construction of for-sale residential communities in Northern California. The Construction Manager oversees assigned projects from site work and horizontal improvements through vertical construction, final inspections, and homeowner handoff, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards. The role works closely with trade partners, city inspectors, and internal teams and requires experience with residential homebuilding, especially townhome and infill communities. City Ventures is a California-based residential real estate developer and homebuilder focused on creating sustainable, energy-efficient communities. Its homes feature all-electric systems, solar power, and smart home technology. The company develops infill sites into neighborhoods across California and promotes a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on performance, continuous learning, and community engagement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of running a multi-family (townhome) residential construction site with a production or infill homebuilder.
Townhome and multi-story attached product experience is required.
Working knowledge of horizontal construction, including site work, utilities, and grading, as well as vertical construction.
Ability to read and interpret civil, architectural, structural, and MEP plans.
Strong knowledge of California building codes, Cal/OSHA, and SWPPP requirements.
Proven ability to manage schedules and trade partners simultaneously.
Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Proficiency with construction scheduling or management software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Northern California or Bay Area jurisdictions, inspectors, and trade base is strongly preferred.
A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage horizontal site work and vertical construction on assigned communities to deliver homes on time, within budget, and to company quality standards.
Oversee trade partners and subcontractors, including scheduling, sequencing, daily coordination, and work quality.
Develop, maintain, and update construction schedules; communicate progress, risks, and look-aheads to the Director of Construction.
Lead pre-construction and startup meetings, subcontractor orientations, and field reviews; track progress and resolve issues.
Coordinate city and agency inspections and ensure compliance with building codes, conditions of approval, and permit requirements.
Enforce job-site safety and compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations, SWPPP requirements, and company safety protocols.
Monitor budgets; review and approve trade invoices and purchase orders; identify cost-saving opportunities; and control change orders and back charges.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Development, Forward Planning, Design, Sales, and Customer Relations to align field execution with project plans and sales commitments.
Conduct quality-control walks, prepare punch lists, and lead pre-closing orientations to ensure homes meet standards before homeowner handoff.
Support transition to Customer Relations and warranty teams and help resolve post-closing construction items as needed.
Maintain accurate field documentation, including daily logs, photos, inspection records, and progress reports.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
401(k) with a 6% match
Three weeks (15 business days) of paid time off
Paid holidays
$25,000 of life insurance
Gym membership valued at $40 per month
Cell phone reimbursement of $85 per month
Quarterly bonus opportunities
Mileage reimbursement for business travel during the workday, excluding commuting