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Our Mission

Neighborly Construction mission is to build an outward, disciplined and data-informed corporate culture where market/site selection, design, development, construction, and property/asset management are all perfectly aligned to deliver a best-in-class human experience to the Oregon, Washington and Utah multi-family markets.

General Description

The Construction Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of multifamily construction projects, including budgeting, subcontractor buyout, contract administration, scheduling, change management, and project controls. Working within a Design-Bid-Build delivery model, the PM develops and maintains strong subcontractor relationships, applies disciplined project management practices, and ensures clear communication among clients, consultants, and project partners. This role leverages tools such as Microsoft Project, Buildtrend, and advanced Excel reporting to support project execution, schedule management, and financial performance. The PM also oversees the Project Estimator to ensure alignment between preconstruction budgets and project execution and serves as a primary point of contact for clients and subcontractors throughout the construction process.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, in a BuilderTrend environment
• Maintain overall responsibility for:
  • Project budget and cost control
  • Schedule development and adherence
  • Contract administration
• Develop and track project KPIs (budget variance, schedule performance, etc.)

Budgeting & Buyout

• Lead subcontractor procurement and bid leveling
• Execute subcontractor buyouts aligned with project budgets
• Identify cost savings and value engineering opportunities

Contract & Change Order Management

• Draft and manage subcontract agreements
• Review and process change orders (owner and subcontractor)
• Ensure proper documentation and cost recovery for scope changes

Estimating Oversight

• Supervise and mentor the Project Estimator
• Review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and risk exposure
• Ensure smooth handoff from estimating to operations

Scheduling & Planning

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project
• Coordinate milestone planning with field teams and subcontractors
• Proactively identify and mitigate schedule risks

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project
• Lead project meetings and reporting
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, and consultants

Subcontractor Management

• Manage subcontractor performance, compliance, and coordination
• Resolve field issues in partnership with the Superintendent
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and schedule expectations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations using the outward mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Motivated to respond promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of construction laws and regulations.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and any Construction software.
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Education and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in multifamily construction project management
• Strong understanding of Design-Bid-Build project delivery
• Direct estimator and preconstruction experience
• Strong knowledge of budgets, contracts, and construction workflows
• Experience managing subcontractors across multiple trades
• Proficiency in Buildertrent, Microsoft suites including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred
• Experience overseeing estimators or preconstruction teams preferred
• Familiarity with job cost accounting and financial reporting preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to travel to sister properties and other Neighborly functions.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually Required to work on an active construction site, while sometimes operating out of the construction job site office.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Associate Rent Discount
• Employee Assistant Program
• Potential Bonus: 10-30% annual performance bonus based on:
  • Project profitability (margin performance)

• • Schedule adherence
    
  • Change order management effectiveness

Neighborly Communities prioritizes the safety of team members, residents, and our vendors. As a drug-free employer, we adhere to Federal Guidelines and mandate a drug screening at the time of job offer, covering all controlled substances, including Marijuana.