Construction Manager

Working as a Construction Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of multiple, complex construction projects within our Northern California portfolio. On a daily basis, you will promote and facilitate a collaborative effort between Equity Residential’s Construction Management and Development teams, Development Partners, Asset Managers, Operations, and general contractors to ensure long-term hold-oriented design decisions are executed and any construction issues are resolved appropriately. You will be responsible for all construction operations within your assigned region, consisting of overall budgeting, cost control, construction design, product quality and management of the design consultants. Each day will be unique, requiring an ability to prioritize, multitask, think strategically, take initiative, and employ a diverse set of skills.

• Knowledgeable.  Residential construction management is not new to you.  Through your previous work experience, you’ve managed development projects successfully and have a variety of project management experience under your belt, from complex urban to mid- and high-rise buildings.
• A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear, articulate, and effective, demonstrating your ability to interact with all levels and helping you connect well with others.
• Proactive and Productive. You take initiative, manage your work efficiently, meet your  deadlines, and consistently go above and beyond to contribute quality work and to assist other team members and business partners.
• Organized, Efficient, and Accountable. You have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering quality work. You multitask well, re-prioritize accordingly, and meet deadlines consistently.  Above all, you are flexible and able to juggle the needs of changing priorities of the business.
• Analytical and Creative. You are comfortable analyzing and deciphering data, and evaluating trends. You’ve got strong quantitative skills and you know how to apply them accordingly. You also like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and embrace the day-to-day construction management activities that challenge you to live in the gray.
• A Solution-Oriented Team Player. You enjoy partnering with others —whether internal or external— in order to get work done and deliver great results.  You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments.

• Manage and document the development and construction of new apartment communities from design through final project completion.
• Participate in conferences with key development personnel, contractors and consultants on the construction progress, review potential design, coordination and constructability issues and recommend necessary changes.  Implement appropriate and adequate action plans to resolve with minimal interruption to schedule.  
• Assist in the review and preparation of GMP documents, with added attention to the contract exhibits, to ensure the contract includes the appropriate scope of work.
• Prepare, review and analyze all project reports and logs, including progress and cost reports, payment schedules and change orders with the developer to verify appropriate contractor progress.
• Review and coordinate compliance with FHA & ADA requirements, as well as compliance with local jurisdictional requirements associated with the projects.
• Manage project completion, acceptance and turnover to EQR Operations in a timely manner, including confirming that all work is in conformance with contract documents and that all close-out documentation is accurate and complete.
• Review, analyze and approve critical path schedules with the assistance of the Vice President of Construction Management.
• Assist in the preparation of consultant, vendor and contractor agreements, including all documentation and invoice approvals.
• Review and analyze construction documents, confirming that EQR standards are incorporated into the project design. Evaluate project design for potential cost and quality enhancements.
• Prepare and present monthly development reports that accurately forecast project cost and completion objectives.
• Prepare, inspect and complete EQR Milestone Inspections, including all necessary documentation to ensure conformance with design documents and EQR quality control standards.

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in a related field (construction management, engineering, real estate, or business) preferred. 
• 4-7 years of new construction project management of complex urban, mid and high-rise building projects, with the majority of time specifically spent on residential (apartment/condo) construction.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are required. 
• Must have excellent analytical skills, be detail oriented, have good business sense, and be able to work on numerous projects concurrently and prioritize workload independently.
• Proficient in the use of Google, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Primavera, Sure Track, and other programs as necessary. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and knowledge of work processes, spreadsheets, and EQR systems required as well as strong presentation skills.
• Travel required.

We recognize everyone has different needs outside of work. That’s why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique options to employees, like adoption benefits and paid time off for community service projects. To learn more, view our Total Wellbeing page here.