Project Manager

Dweck Properties • Arlington, VA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

As our Project Manager, you lead owner-side capital improvements and renovation projects that strengthen our communities and support an exceptional resident experience. You will manage multiple unit renovation programs and capital projects from early scope and budgeting through construction, turnover, and closeout. Working closely with property operations, contractors, consultants, inspectors, and senior leadership, you will keep projects organized, communicate clearly, solve problems early, and deliver high-quality work with strong attention to budget, schedule, safety, and the realities of construction in occupied apartment communities.

Requirements

• At least five years of construction project management experience, including direct multifamily unit renovation experience.
• Experience managing construction in occupied apartment communities.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, job costing, and change-order review.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with limited supervision while staying organized, accountable, and responsive.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to translate project details into clear updates and recommendations.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Teams, Bluebeam, and construction management systems.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for regular travel between properties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Yardi Construction Manager is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, real estate, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from initial scope and budgeting through construction, turnover, and closeout.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, bid packages, procurement strategies, and logistics plans that set each project up for success.
• Manage renovation sequencing, finish standards, quality control, cost-per-unit tracking, and coordination with property operations.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, vendors, property teams, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to keep work moving and responsibilities clear.
• Review proposals, contracts, purchase orders, change orders, invoices, and pay applications while maintaining accurate budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain schedules, records, cost details, and project documentation in Yardi Construction Manager.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, workmanship, safety, resident impact, and compliance with the approved scope.
• Identify risks and issues, evaluate options, and give leadership a clear view of current status, recommended solutions, and decisions needed.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, punch lists, warranties, turnover documentation, and final closeout.
• Plan and communicate work in ways that minimize disruption and help property teams keep residents informed throughout the project.

Benefits

• Annual base salary starting at $110,000, with bonus potential.
• Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and team member referral incentives
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Paid time off and company-observed holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, and wellness programs
• Career development and personal development training
• Apartment home discounts and team-building events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level