Project Manager-Multi-family Construction
$131,000–$181,000 year
On-sitePalo Alto, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead high-density multi-family construction projects from buyout and preconstruction planning through final inspections and closeout. Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules while proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Take full ownership of project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, buyouts, monthly draws, and change order management. Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and performance management. Ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations and funding requirements, including LIHTC, HUD, prevailing wage, and related programs. Serve as the primary liaison between development teams, architects, engineers, municipal officials, consultants, and field superintendents. Monitor project quality, safety performance, documentation, and reporting throughout the construction lifecycle. Provide leadership updates on project budgets, schedules, risk management, and overall project status. Requires 5+ years of experience managing multi-family or commercial vertical construction projects.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience managing multi-family or commercial vertical construction projects
- Strong knowledge of high-density wood-frame construction (Type III/V), podium construction, and complex urban site logistics
- Demonstrated success managing project budgets, contract negotiations, cost controls, forecasting, and schedule performance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Microsoft Project, Sage, or similar platforms
Desired Qualifications
- Experience managing affordable housing developments
- Familiarity with LIHTC, HUD, prevailing wage, and other affordable housing compliance programs
- Experience working within an integrated developer-builder organization
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
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