Multifamily Construction Project Manager

Job Summary

The Multifamily Construction Project Manager oversees renovation, capital improvement, and construction projects across apartment communities. This position manages projects from initial property assessment and scope development through bidding, construction, and final closeout.

The ideal candidate combines strong construction knowledge with practical experience working in occupied communities. Success requires delivering quality work within approved budgets and schedules while coordinating with contractors, property teams, and ownership to minimize disruption to residents.

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scope Development

• Conduct property walks to identify repair needs, construction deficiencies, and capital improvement opportunities.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, quantity takeoffs, preliminary budgets, and project schedules.
• Assist with annual and five-year capital improvement plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and local authorities when projects require design, evaluation, or permitting.
• Establish project priorities based on property conditions, operational needs, and ownership objectives.

Contractor Bidding and Procurement

• Prepare bid packages with clear scopes, quantities, locations, specifications, and contractor requirements.
• Coordinate contractor site visits and respond to scope questions.
• Review bids for completeness, pricing, exclusions, and consistency with project requirements.
• Evaluate contractor qualifications, references, insurance, staffing, and ability to perform the work.
• Recommend contractor selections and negotiate pricing, schedules, and contract terms within delegated authority.

Construction Management

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects across one or more apartment communities.
• Manage work involving building exteriors, roofs, balconies, stair towers, concrete, paving, drainage, mechanical systems, amenities, and interior renovations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, workmanship, and compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Track material procurement, contractor staffing, and construction milestones.
• Identify project issues early and coordinate timely solutions.
• Review proposed changes, confirm scope and cost impacts, and obtain required approvals before work proceeds.

Budget and Financial Management

• Maintain accurate project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and cost forecasts.
• Review contractor payment applications and invoices against completed work and contract requirements.
• Track change orders, allowances, contingencies, and potential cost overruns.
• Provide regular financial updates and explain budget variances.
• Coordinate required payment documentation, including lien waivers and supporting records.

Occupied Community Coordination

• Coordinate construction activities with property management, maintenance, regional leadership, and resident services.
• Establish schedules for unit access, utility interruptions, temporary closures, and resident notifications.
• Maintain safe access to homes, parking areas, walkways, and amenities during construction.
• Address resident and site team construction concerns promptly and professionally.
• Plan work to support leasing, maintenance operations, and resident satisfaction.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Verify that contractors follow project requirements, applicable codes, permit conditions, and company policies and monitor site conditions and escalate safety concerns or deficient work promptly.
• Coordinate required inspections and document corrective actions.
• Verify completion of punch list items before recommending final acceptance.

Reporting and Project Closeout

• Maintain project files, contracts, schedules, photos, meeting notes, inspection reports, and change documentation.
• Provide clear updates on progress, costs, risks, and decisions needed.
• Lead project meetings and track action items through completion.
• Collect warranties, operating manuals, permit closeouts, and other required turnover documents.
• Review completed projects for quality, final costs, and lessons learned.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in multifamily housing, occupied renovations, or capital improvements.
• Working knowledge of building systems, construction methods, estimating, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, engineering reports, and construction proposals.
• Strong negotiation, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between properties.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered.
• Experience with structural repairs, building envelope restoration, water intrusion, and major exterior renovations.
• Florida Certified General Contractor or Building Contractor license.
• Familiarity with Yardi or similar property management systems.
• OSHA 30-hour construction training or comparable safety training.

Working Conditions

This role combines office work with frequent property visits and active construction site inspections. Regular travel to communities within the assigned portfolio is required, with occasional overnight travel to other markets as needed.

The position requires the ability to walk active job sites; climb stairs and ladders; access roofs, balconies, and other project areas; and work outdoors in varying weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Performance Expectations

• Projects meet approved scope, quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Reports and financial forecasts are accurate and timely.
• Change orders are documented and approved appropriately.
• Punch lists and closeout documents are completed promptly.
• Construction activities are managed with attention to resident safety and community operations.

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Omninet Capital, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About Omninet Capital LLC

Omninet Capital is a vertically integrated private real estate investment and property management firm headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Founded and led by its principals, the firm owns and operates a diversified portfolio of multifamily and commercial assets across the United States, with approximately 300 professionals managing the platform end-to-end — from acquisitions, capital markets, and asset management to property operations, construction, accounting, legal, and technology.

Our edge is operational. Because we underwrite, close, and operate our own assets, every member of the acquisitions team works alongside the people ultimately responsible for executing the business plan. We combine institutional rigor with the speed and conviction of a principal investor, while increasingly leveraging AI and automation to accelerate underwriting, sharpen decision-making, and uncover opportunities others miss.