Multifamily Development Manager Jobs in California

Our client is a leading real estate investment and development company specializing in the investment, development, construction, and management of multifamily communities. They are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in multifamily construction, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field.

The Senior Project Manager will support the Regional Lead of Construction by managing project schedules, budgets, contracts, approvals, deliveries, submittals, and construction activities. This position will oversee third-party vendors and multiple contractors while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within scope, and within budget.

The position will support a major multifamily development project in Long Beach, California, located along Pacific Coast Highway near Alamitos Bay.

The project includes:

• Demolition of an existing office building park and two office buildings.

• Early work activities involving utility relocation, landfill settlement, deepened foundations, and methane mitigation systems.

• Construction of a 7-level, approximately 215,951-square-foot parking garage with approximately 577 parking spaces.

• Development of 390 residential units surrounding the parking structure.

• A podium-style multifamily development consisting of five wood-framed residential stories over concrete construction.

• Extensive coordination involving site development, foundations, structural work, utilities, residential construction, and multiple contractors and vendors.

• Manage project buyout, subcontractor selection, and contract negotiations.

• Manage project budgets, job costs, forecasting, and financial objectives.

• Monitor and maintain the overall construction schedule and track project progress through site reports.

• Conduct onsite inspections to ensure construction meets approved plans, specifications, quality standards, and schedules.

• Review and approve contractor invoices, change orders, and project expenditures.

• Ensure project costs remain aligned with approved budgets and financial projections.

• Lead assigned projects through timely completion, scope requirements, budget projections, and Certificate of Occupancy.

• Review development and redevelopment activities and provide effective project management throughout construction.

• Manage and coordinate third-party vendors, general contractors, subcontractors, and multiple project stakeholders.

• Serve as a proactive liaison between onsite construction teams, third-party partners, and corporate departments.

• Hire, manage, mentor, and direct Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Superintendents.

• Maintain effective communication with senior leadership and project stakeholders.

• Identify potential project risks and develop solutions to keep projects on track.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in construction or a related field.

• 7+ years of multifamily construction project management experience.

• 7+ years of experience managing and leading teams.

• Podium construction experience is required.

• Strong understanding of construction processes, project management, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and standard Windows-based computer applications.

• Strong experience managing contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and project teams.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects under demanding schedules.

• OSHA 30-hour certification, issued within the past three years.

• Current First Aid & CPR certification.

• Must be able to successfully complete a drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.

The ideal candidate is a strong construction leader who can effectively manage both project teams and senior-level stakeholders. They should have a proven track record of delivering large-scale multifamily and podium construction projects while maintaining control of schedule, budget, quality, and overall project execution.

Strong relationship-building, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

• Base Salary: $180,000 - $200,000

• Additional bonus incentive

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to work on a significant multifamily development project

• Career growth opportunities within a vertically integrated real estate development and construction organization

This is a hands-on senior construction management position requiring regular interaction with onsite construction teams, contractors, vendors, consultants, and corporate leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

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