Project Manager – Multifamily Real Estate

Hamilton Zanze•San Francisco, CA

5h•$110,000 - $139,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager is an Associate-level role on Hamilton Zanze’s Project and Risk Management team, based in San Francisco, and reports to the Senior Director (Project & Risk Management). The position manages capital improvement and renovation projects across the firm’s multifamily portfolio, delivering work on time, within budget, and to a high standard to protect and enhance asset value. The role oversees projects from scope definition and budgeting through construction and close-out, coordinating with ownership, lenders, consultants, contractors, vendors, property management, and asset management teams. It also supports acquisition due diligence and ensures project compliance with building codes, permitting requirements, and lender and investor reporting obligations. Travel may be required as projects demand, approximately 20% (+/-). Hamilton Zanze is an equal opportunity employer. The expected salary range is $110,000–$139,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in design, construction, project management, or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and construction project management tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professional presence, and ability to engage effectively with internal teams, contractors, designers, and government officials.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Well organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines accurately.
Self-motivated, diligent, and reliable, with strong relationship-management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to travel as projects require (approximately +/- 20%).
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is a plus.
A degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management is preferred, but not required with applicable work experience.

Responsibilities

Manage capital improvement, renovation, and repositioning projects across assigned multifamily properties, from scope definition and budgeting through construction and close-out.
Develop and track project budgets, schedules, and draw requests in coordination with ownership, lenders, and third-party consultants.
Solicit bids, evaluate proposals, and manage contractor and vendor relationships, including contract negotiation and change order review.
Conduct site visits as needed to monitor construction progress, quality, and safety, and resolve field issues.
Coordinate with property management and asset management teams to minimize disruption to operations.
Support acquisition due diligence, including physical condition assessments, capital needs analysis, and budget validation.
Engage and manage third-party consultants, interior designers, contractors, architects, and engineers as needed.
Ensure projects comply with building codes, permitting requirements, and lender and investor reporting obligations.
Prepare project status reports and updates for key internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and escalate project risks, budget variances, and schedule delays, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.