[Hiring] Construction Manager, Capital Projects @Pennrose

Role Description

The position is an owner-side role responsible for executing rehabilitation and preservation work across Contour Housing Partners’ multi-state multifamily portfolio. This position bridges physical asset diligence, scope development, and field execution — ensuring capital projects are clearly defined, competitively procured, and delivered with discipline across scope, schedule, and budget. The Construction Manager, Capital Projects will own the process of turning third-party reports, property operations input, and design considerations into clear, executable scopes of work.

This is a hands-on, highly autonomous role for an experienced construction professional capable of operating independently across multiple active projects. The position does not manage a large internal team but carries meaningful responsibility for coordination, decision-making, and execution outcomes.

Pay range: $110,000 - $130,000/year + bonus depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Physical Diligence Synthesis & Capital Planning
  • Responsible for third-party reports, including Physical Needs Assessments (PNAs), environmental reports, and building systems evaluations.
  • Integrate operational feedback from Property Management and design input into comprehensive capital plans.
  • Translate diligence findings into contract-ready scopes of work aligned with underwriting assumptions and investment objectives.
• Preconstruction Leadership & Coordination
  • Direct and coordinate the preconstruction process, including third-party physical needs inspection firms engaged by Pennrose, lenders, or investors.
  • Contractors and trade partners during bidding and scope development.
  • Ensure scopes are complete, clearly defined, and suitable for competitive bidding and contracting.
  • Identify risks, scope gaps, and constructability considerations early in the process.
• Contracting, Execution & Oversight
  • Support contractor selection, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitor and track project execution through completion, including scope, schedule, and budget adherence across multiple active projects.
  • Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes to internal stakeholders across Acquisitions, Asset Management, and Property Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of direct experience in multifamily construction project management, rehabilitation work, owner’s representation, or capital planning within a for-profit real estate platform or GC environment.
• Strong understanding of building systems, rehabilitation projects, and construction sequencing.
• Experience coordinating multiple third-party consultants, inspection firms, and contractors.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional processes and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across a portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive execution without extensive internal support infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Remote with ability to travel by plane and automobile is required.
• Ability to work periodic flexible hours is required.