Construction Project Manager, Multifamily (50% Travel Required)

Cushman & Wakefield•Columbia, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Multifamily Construction Project Manager is responsible for providing construction management services within the assigned region. This includes working with a large variety of Clients, Regional Property Managers, Business Managers, Vendors, and other corporate and site staff on capital improvements, structural, and renovation projects. The role requires traveling onsite to construction projects, with 50% travel required within the Mid-Atlantic (DC/VA/MD) and 50% travel across the eastern US.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of construction management, multifamily renovation and property operations.
Must understand the concept of value engineering.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to perform basic math, and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and offer viable solutions.
Must be detail-oriented, and able to focus with regular or unscheduled interruptions within an office environment.
Estimating and project management software experience; highly experienced in verbal, people management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
10+ years of Multifamily Construction experience required in eastern US.
Must have knowledge of pertinent building or any code(s) associated with assigned projects.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for Concur, Workday, AI, and other systems.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Strong preference for construction certification(s), leadership development course completion.
Strong preference for focus on Class C renovations experience, multifamily.

Responsibilities

Travel onsite to construction projects.
Assist the Director of Construction (DOC) and manage all areas of projects for both existing and new clients.
Manage all aspects of the construction projects assigned including solicitation, bid reviews, negotiation of final bids, contracting of projects, pre-construction meetings, construction management and oversight, invoicing, final punch, and record retention.
Ensure that all code requirements comply with laws or rules of the state including regulatory agencies.
Ensure that respective Cushman & Wakefield region(s) and its properties - Repairs, Renovations, & Paint practices are in accordance with EPA regulatory requirement (state/federal) rule and laws for Lead Based Paint.
Ensure all applicable permits and documentations are prepared properly and filed accordingly.
Address corrective notices issued by the inspecting authority, ensure corrective action, compliance and meet all time guidelines set forth by the issuing authority.
Complete reports required by management within the time frame dictated.
Collection and oversight of bids for capital projects as requested.
Provide written record of job progress (50-100 multifamily construction jobs typically in scope at any time); maintain up-to-date records of drawings and specification changes, shop drawings, samples, operating manuals, testing records, and job progress photos.
Track invoices and collections for the construction management department.
Analyze each contract including the set up or the monitoring of the project accounting system for date costs, payment status and cash flow.
Evaluation and assessment of budgets as requested.
Monitor and update all related paperwork as required.
Attend budget meetings as directed by the DOC, with the client and Regional Property Managers when necessary.
Work alongside the Director of Construction and Regional Property Manager on current and upcoming capital renovation projects.
Be available for after-hour emergencies to advise on-site staff, Director of Construction, Regional Property Manager's, Vendors, and other peers as needed on various maintenance and renovation projects.
Assist with client communication and tours as needed.
Achieve high productivity through reliable and punctual on-site attendance, and timely reports any tardiness and/or attendance issues to immediate supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.