Sr. Project Manager-Multifamily Construction

About The Opportunity 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.

Project Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Ideal Candidate

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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

Work Environment

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.