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Our client is seeking a Manager of Construction & Properties to oversee renovation, restoration, and capital improvement projects across a portfolio of aging and legacy properties. This highly visible role serves as the primary liaison between property ownership groups, contractors, architects, and other project stakeholders, helping preserve and enhance the value of existing real estate assets. The successful candidate will combine strong construction management expertise with exceptional relationship-building skills, guiding projects from concept through completion while providing strategic recommendations to ownership. This role is particularly well-suited for someone with experience renovating older buildings, modernizing facilities, managing deferred maintenance initiatives, and executing complex improvement projects while maintaining operational continuity.
Job Responsibility
Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to property owners regarding renovation, restoration, maintenance, and capital improvement projects
Assess aging properties and facilities, identifying repair needs, modernization opportunities, and long-term capital investment priorities
Partner with ownership groups to develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines for renovation and improvement initiatives
Source, evaluate, and recommend qualified general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and specialty trades for renovation and restoration projects
Lead the formal bid solicitation process, including preparing bid packages, coordinating contractor walkthroughs, and managing communications with bidders
Review contractor proposals, compare scope and pricing, and present formal recommendations to ownership for contractor selection
Oversee renovation and construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards
Manage projects involving building system upgrades, structural improvements, tenant improvements, historic renovations, and deferred maintenance initiatives
Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, quality, safety, and contractor performance
Review change orders, project invoices, and budget variances while maintaining accurate project documentation
Provide regular project status updates and recommendations to ownership and executive leadership
Requirements
5+ years of experience in construction management, owner's representation, property development, facilities management, or a related discipline
Experience managing commercial, multifamily, retail, industrial, or mixed-use property projects
Demonstrated experience leading contractor selection and competitive bid processes
Strong ability to review construction proposals, evaluate project costs, and present recommendations to executive stakeholders
Knowledge of construction contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and project management methodologies
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office applications