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About the Role

The Project Manager, Construction will support the new construction team across a range of affordable multifamily housing projects, reporting to the Director of Construction Management. The role involves reviewing design drawings and specifications for compliance and conducting site visits to monitor progress against schedule, budget, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple affordable multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Review design packages (Architectural and Engineering drawings, specifications, and submittals) to ensure compliance with company standards, project requirements, and overall coordination.
• Assist in reviewing GC’s estimates and proposals to ensure no scope gaps and recommend value engineering options.
• Attend recurring design meetings and coordinate project requirements with internal development team, design consultants, General Contractors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct early meetings with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and utility providers to introduce the company, identify key decision-makers, present the project, review required inspections, and obtain commitments.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor and document construction progress, verify milestones, prepare reports, and communicate project status.
• Track project schedules and proactively address delays or risks with stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets with the internal development team.
• Provide initial review and approval of all payment applications, change orders, and cost reports.
• Review and assess the General Contractor's three-week look-ahead schedule to monitor upcoming activities and identify potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Monitor and track long lead items with the General Contractor to ensure timely procurement.
• Resolve conflicts and verify quality control procedures during site visits.
• Collaborate with the Director of Construction Management on strategic planning and process improvements.
• Document lessons learned during design/construction and implement them in future projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Project Manager with a General Contractor, overseeing residential housing projects and managing subcontractors across all trades.
• Strong command of construction drawings, specifications, and the full project lifecycle.
• Collaborative, team-oriented professional with the ability to build and maintain trust with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to details.
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and address them before they escalate.
• Highly dependable and committed, with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines and following through on responsibilities.
• Strong work ethic with a dedication to going above and beyond to ensure project success.
• Keen sense of urgency and purpose, with the ability to move decisively while maintaining attention to details and quality.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Skills

• Construction drawings
• Specifications
• Project lifecycle management
• Subcontractor management
• Budget monitoring
• Schedule tracking
• Risk mitigation
• Quality control
• Communication (verbal, pictorial, numerical)
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Teamwork

Location

• Out of state sites

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3-5 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

About the Company

• Standard Communities is one of the largest owners, investors, and developers of affordable housing in the U.S., with $6B in assets under management and nearly 30,000 units across 23 states and Washington, D.C.
• We've built a vertically integrated, national platform designed to deliver high-quality housing at scale, without sacrificing speed, quality, or mission.
• With 18 years of execution across every market cycle, we close complex deals others can't, operating where the capital structures are most layered and regulatory environments are most demanding.
• We sweat the details, we move with urgency, and we act with kindness — targeting 50,000 units by 2030 and looking for the best talent to get there.
• This is where careers in real estate with real impact are built.

Equal Opportunity

• Standard Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.