Project Manager - Multifamily Construction

The NRP Group LLC•Washington, DC

About The Position

NRP Investments LLC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning and execution of multifamily construction projects. Under the direction of the Project Executive or VP of Construction, the Construction Project Manager is responsible for project planning, buyout scheduling, budget management, contract negotiations, subcontractor selection, and project accounting. The role provides technical direction and ensures compliance with quality standards. It includes setting project objectives and performance requirements, selecting project participants, optimizing labor, materials, and equipment, coordinating operations, and establishing effective communication and conflict-resolution processes. The Project Manager manages project budgets, scopes, bids, contracts, purchase orders, forecasts, invoices, monthly draw packages, cost projections, change orders, and closeout costs. The role coordinates construction schedules and monitors progress, quality, safety, inspections, documentation, and project closeout. It also works closely with the Project Superintendent, Operations Manager, Scheduling Department, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, consultants, lenders, and public agencies. A bachelor’s degree in construction or a civil-related field is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. The posting prefers five or more years of experience in multifamily or wood-frame construction, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a valid driver’s license. OSHA 30-hour training and First Aid-AED training are preferred.

Requirements

Preferred five or more years of experience in multifamily or wood-frame construction projects, with stable employment history and a proven track record.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license required.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction or a civil-related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Timberline, Bluebeam, Adobe, and Onscreen Takeoff software.
OSHA 30-hour training.
First Aid-AED training.
Additional safety certifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction or a civil-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review contract documents for cost-effective building practices and constructability.
Prepare scopes of work, assist with soliciting project bids, review and qualify bids, and consult senior management before subcontract awards.
Assist with creating and reviewing preconstruction project budgets and assumption and qualification statements.
Establish and maintain the buyout schedule; negotiate pricing and terms with subcontractors and suppliers.
Generate contracts and purchase orders in time to meet project schedule constraints, and notify unsuccessful bidders after subcontract awards.
Review, understand, and execute the provisions of Owner Contract Documents throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain and update project budgets and monthly forecasts; provide accurate and timely cost projections and advise the project team of potential budget impacts.
Investigate cost-saving methods, materials, and procedures; track cost issues and changes arising from revised plans, specifications, and RFIs.
Track field work orders and change orders and their effects on job costs and schedule; document and resolve subcontractor back charges.
Review and approve invoices, monitor payment approvals, generate monthly draw packages, and ensure project costs are captured by established deadlines.
Resolve contractual disputes and negotiate change orders with subcontractors and suppliers.
Ensure accurate final project costs at closeout; obtain construction deposit refunds and release of bonds posted by NRP or subcontractors.
Document quality issues with subcontractors, enforce quality standards, and create project-specific contract specifications and scopes of work.
Conduct periodic site visits and ensure third-party consultants and the design team perform appropriate inspections and report compliance.
Review testing reports, document required threshold inspections, and follow up on issues identified by consultants or inspectors.
Obtain and verify warranty documents against contract requirements and project specifications.
Coordinate with the Operations Manager, Project Superintendent, and Scheduling Department to prepare construction schedules and submit them to senior management for approval.
Verify schedule assumptions during subcontractor scope reviews and include schedule requirements in subcontracts and purchase orders.
Review and update construction schedules weekly, identify and report potential delays, and ensure schedule delays are documented and addressed with subcontractors.
Monitor progress toward obtaining certificates of occupancy and accurately report and update building turn schedules.
Track weather delays with the superintendent and prepare substantial-completion change requests under Owner Contract requirements.
Enforce safety standards, evaluate project hazards and risks, coordinate required subcontractor safety documentation and preconstruction safety meetings, and assist in resolving safety conflicts or violations.
Assist with obtaining information required for loan closing and identify design or construction elements likely to result in disputes or claims.
Distribute revised plans and specifications to the Project Superintendent, field staff, and subcontractors.
Procure, track, review, distribute, and obtain approval for shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; maintain the submittal log and expedite approvals.
Work with the Project Superintendent to anticipate and avoid construction problems and communicate daily about issues that arise.
Prepare and manage project meeting documents; facilitate or attend periodic meetings with project participants and prepare minutes for meetings facilitated by NRP.
Serve as a key client contact and review team deliverables before they are passed to the client.
Collect, assemble, distribute, and file as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, final lien releases, and owner closeout manual documents.
Ensure subcontracts and certificates of insurance are executed and filed before subcontractor work begins; confirm required performance and payment bonds or letters of credit are received, filed, and released as required.
Prepare and distribute monthly owner reports.
Make best efforts to contract with MBE/FBE trades and suppliers and track and report as required by contract.