Construction Manager

Description

Pre-Construction & Design Phase

• Participate in pre-development meetings with development team, architects, engineers, and consultants to review project scope, schedule, and budget assumptions.
• Review architectural drawings, civil plans, structural and MEP engineering documents for constructability, budget alignment, and QAP compliance including ADA/UFAS and green building certifications.
• Assist in evaluation and selection of general contractors, including review of qualifications, insurance, bonding capacity, and MBE/WBE participation plans.
• Lead or support the competitive bid process; review contractor proposals and prepare bid-leveling analyses for leadership and lender/investor approval.
• Review and negotiate AIA contract documents (A101/A102/A201) to ensure owner protections, lender requirements, and LIHTC-specific provisions are incorporated.
• Establish project-specific construction schedules, milestone matrices, and reporting protocols prior to commencement.

Construction Phase Oversight

• Serve as ACRUVA's owner's representative on all assigned projects; maintain consistent presence on job sites through regular scheduled and unannounced site visits.
• Monitor general contractor performance against approved project schedule and budget; identify delays, cost overruns, and scope deviations promptly.
• Review and process monthly construction draw requests including AIA G702/G703 pay applications, lien waivers, stored materials documentation, and cost-to-complete schedules.
• Review, evaluate, and process RFIs and RFCs; assess scope, schedule, and budget impact of all proposed change orders and provide written recommendations.
• Coordinate and attend weekly OAC meetings; prepare or review agendas, maintain minutes, and ensure action items are tracked to completion.
• Monitor compliance with QAP commitments including unit count, unit mix, accessible unit percentages, green building standards, and amenity commitments.
• Maintain project-level safety oversight; ensure GC safety plan is implemented, OSHA standards are maintained, and incidents are documented.

Completion, Closeout & Placed-in-Service

• Manage the transition from construction to occupancy; oversee punch lists, certificate of occupancy processes, and final inspections.
• Prepare and maintain a comprehensive project closeout package including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and lender/investor final draw documentation.
• Coordinate the placed-in-service process for LIHTC projects, working with accountants, legal counsel, and HFA for timely IRS Form 8609 applications and cost certification.
• Ensure delivery of all green building certification documentation within required timelines (Enterprise Green Communities, ENERGY STAR, HERS ratings).
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned, cost variance analyses, and schedule performance data.

Rehabilitation & Preservation Projects

• Manage occupied rehabilitation projects with careful attention to resident relocation coordination, phasing plans, and minimizing disruption to existing tenants.
• Oversee scope development on rehabilitation projects including capital needs assessments (CNAs), physical condition assessments, and life safety reviews.
• Coordinate with property management teams during in-place rehabilitation to ensure safe, habitable conditions are maintained throughout construction.

Reporting, Documentation & Communication

• Prepare and deliver monthly construction status reports to senior executives, development team, lenders, and equity investors including schedule status, budget-to-actual, and contingency utilization.
• Maintain a complete, well-organized project file for each development including contracts, permit sets, RFI logs, change order logs, meeting minutes, and draw documentation.
• Support the development team in responding to lender and investor information requests, HFA construction monitoring inquiries, and audit documentation requests.
• Collaborate with land acquisition and underwriting teams to validate construction cost estimates and identify schedule or cost risks prior to application submission.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive construction management experience, with substantial portion in affordable housing, LIHTC multifamily, or HUD-assisted multifamily construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Demonstrated experience managing ground-up multifamily construction from pre-construction through placed-in-service closeout, including LIHTC equity , HOME, SAIL, or other public subsidy layering.
• Direct experience managing the construction draw process including AIA G702/G703 pay applications and coordination with construction lenders.
• Experience working with state Housing Finance Agencies and familiarity with QAP requirements and HFA inspection protocols.
• Professional certifications (PMP, LEED AP, CCM, or Enterprise Green Communities) are a strong advantage.

Technical Skills

• Thorough knowledge of multifamily construction methods, materials, systems (structural, MEP, civil), and applicable building codes.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural drawings, civil and structural plans, MEP documents, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Strong working knowledge of AIA contract documents (A101, A102, A201) and standard construction management practices.
• Ability to analyze construction cost estimates, budgets, and cost-to-complete reports to identify variances and risks.
• Familiarity with green building standards: Enterprise Green Communities, LEED for Homes, ENERGY STAR Multifamily, and HERS ratings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Procore, Buildertrend, Sage, or similar construction management software preferred.
• Familiarity with Davis-Bacon wage compliance requirements on federally assisted projects strongly preferred.

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate construction issues clearly to non-technical team members, lenders, and investors.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different geographies and stages.
• Demonstrated ability to hold contractors accountable while maintaining productive, professional working relationships.
• High degree of personal integrity and commitment to the mission of affordable housing; alignment with ACRUVA's core values.
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies issues early and brings solutions to the team.
• Working Conditions: Regular travel (40-60%) to project sites in Florida, Puerto Rico, and other markets.
• Comfortable on active construction sites. Valid driver’s license required.