Construction and Capital Projects Manager for Multifamily and Commercial Properties

Job Overview

The Construction & Capital Projects Manager oversees construction, renovations, capital improvements, and major repairs across the Company’s multifamily and commercial portfolio. The position has final technical authority over scopes, methods, materials, and workmanship within Company policies and approved budgets. This role has no direct reports. Property managers retain responsibility for daily maintenance and staff supervision. This position is exempt and reports to the President.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership:

• Oversee project planning, design, and execution, including tenant improvements, ADA compliance, and building upgrades; coordinate architects and engineers as needed.

Capital Projects

• Develop and approve scopes of work and specifications for capital improvements and major repairs.
• Coordinate budgets, bidding, and contractor performance with property managers.
• Monitor project quality, schedules, and budgets.

Cost Control & Contract Review

• Evaluate bids, pricing, change orders, and invoices for accuracy and competitiveness.
• Evaluate repair-versus-replacement options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Assist with annual capital budgets and long-term improvement plans.
• Prepare and negotiate scopes and contract terms; coordinate legal review and required Company approvals.
• Verify completed work and approve invoices within delegated authority.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the Company’s technical resource for building systems, construction methods, and major repairs.
• Advise on roofing, paving, structural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building envelope, and life-safety issues.
• Establish material specifications and construction standards that improve quality and control long-term costs.
• Provide final technical direction on major repairs and replacements. Property managers direct maintenance staff and manage routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance.

Vendor Management

• Maintain a network of qualified contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Inspect work, require corrections, and provide final technical acceptance of completed projects.
• Participate in property inspections, due diligence, and special projects.

Other Responsibilities

• Stay current on applicable codes, regulations, and construction practices.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for management.
• Driving is a required function of the position.