Construction Manager

LivCor, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a real estate asset management business specializing in multi-family housing. Formed in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, LivCor is currently responsible for a portfolio of over 400 Class A and B properties comprising more than 150,000 units in markets across the United States.

Our business is focused on making real estate more valuable. But for us, it’s more than that. It’s people first, community always. It’s a life-filled career, not just a career-filled life. It’s doing good work, with good humans, and making a difference. It’s excellence in all its forms. Ultimately, we create great places to work, live, and grow. We do that by focusing on leaving people – and places – better than we found them.

Whew! Still with us? Cool. Let’s talk about where you’d fit in:

Only read further if you are:

• Kind
• Humble
• Honest
• Relentless
• Smart with Heart

You should be:

• Authentic. You do you. Together, we’ll do something amazing.
• A passionate person with a love for real estate and investing; and believes that helping others win is a noble cause, essential to our success.
• An excellent team player who enjoys working with others and has strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated, energetic, and organized

The Construction Manager (CapEx – Operations) is responsible for executing multifamily capital projects and unit renovations including budget and scope development, planning, supervision, cost management, project tracking, reporting and closeout. The Construction Manager is a key member of the CapEx and Asset Management teams and will coordinate with vendors, operating partners, senior management, key functional teams and other stakeholders. The position requires an organized and dynamic person with strong leadership skills. Must have strong multifamily experience and a proven track record successfully delivering capex, asset preservation and unit renovation projects. Strong written and oral communications, technical knowledge and computer literacy are part of the overall requirements.

What you will do:

• Manage execution of capital projects and unit renovations while managing to capital expenditure budgets and maintaining project status reporting.
• Oversee operating partners in accordance with company guidelines and protocols.
• Oversee Project Engineer(s), Architect(s), Consultant(s) and other project team members.
• Coordinate and liaison with local municipality for issuance of required permits or code compliance items.
• Support property management teams with troubleshooting and addressing systemic equipment failures or performance issues.
• Responsible for project scope development, bidding, scheduling and preparation of contracts.
• Coordinate the work with the property management teams and oversee project execution.
• Provide necessary communications and daily updates of activities that impact the site, buildings and residents.
• Maintain project status reporting within company systems to track budgets, schedule dates, invoicing and cost forecasting.
• Manage vendor invoicing. Review payment applications for accuracy and ensure lien releases or other documentation related to payments are provided. Prepare a complete package submittal for processing and payment.
• Verifies that quality of finished work meets expectations set forth in the executed contract, industry standards and company policy.
• Prepare and manage property specific capital plans and budgets.
• Support Transactions team during acquisitions due diligence, property dispositions and refinancing.
• Provide internal assistance such as technical guidance and training to coworkers.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with property management teams, local contractors, consultants and national strategic partners.

What you should have:

• 8 years’ construction management experience in multi-family related construction or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience. Background in multi-family site operations and facilities a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered as well.

• Professional demeanor and ability to effectively communicate with design consultants, contractors, vendors, operating partners and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with construction cost estimating, scope development, contracts management and construction administration.
• Ability to write RFP’s, scopes of work and contract documents.
• Ability to develop project budgets, evaluate contractor proposals and track project expenditures.
• Ability to identify, manage and mitigate risk issues.
• Ability to lead, influence and direct others as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and communicate complex documents affecting projects including construction drawings, surveys, and contracts.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and possess a strong ability to set strategic priorities.
• Ability to travel 50% annually based on business requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in construction management software and the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project).

What we offer:

We know that if we take care of our team everything else will fall into place. We aren’t perfect, but we will try to set very clear expectations, always let you know where you stand, and do everything in our power to help you get where you want to go.

Our culture and values matter to us. A lot. We’re definitely not serious but we take this stuff seriously, if you get what we mean. We want a place that is an ego-free zone. A place where good people do good things together. It shouldn’t be rocket science in workplaces, but for some reason it still is? We’re absolutely determined to be different, and we think we’re doing a pretty good job at it. We have a CEO who makes fun of himself, and who will encourage you to tell him when he is wrong. In fact, he needs people to – we all do. Supportive challenge is good, it’s how we get better. We like getting better. We also love diversity, of all kinds. We need people who look, sound, speak, love, and exist differently from one another. This isn’t at the end of this paragraph because it’s an afterthought. It’s SO important to us we want it to stand out.

Right. On to the technical stuff that we know matters to you. We offer competitive pay that is commensurate with the market and relevant experience, and a full slate of benefits

If any of this sounds interesting, then maybe we are a fit. Life is too short to work with people you don’t like. So whatever you do, don’t make that mistake.

The LivCorian Values

Be you. Be Real. Be Open. You do you. Together, we will do something amazing. Care, Always. We don’t want to let anyone down. Courageously Curious. We love to learn, even when it hurts. Help Others Win, Be A Good Neighbor. This is about ‘We, not Me.’ Relentless Hustle, Heart & Humility. Work hard. Be Kind. Make Better.

A few of the people you will work with:

• Dave Ruth
• Katie Ullman
• Michael Henry
• Mara Freese

LivCor is proud to be a US EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner

Base Compensation Range:

$150,000.00 To $175,000.00. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Total Direct Compensation: This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.

EEO Statement

LivCor is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email talent@revantage.com

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