Construction Manager (Arlington, VA)

About TruAmerica

Founded in July 2013, TruAmerica Multifamily is a partnership between industry veteran Robert E. Hart and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The company is based on the premise that tremendous upside potential remains in mid-tier apartment communities that can be unlocked through tailored renovation, repositioning strategies, and focused management. TruAmerica Multifamily is a privately held, fully integrated, real estate investment firm that invests in apartment communities located in primary and secondary markets throughout the country. We continue to grow by selectively acquiring, redeveloping and effectively managing multifamily properties. TruAmerica has grown to become a Top 25 apartment owner in the United States, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and is the youngest manager in the NMHC Top 50.  Today TruAmerica has over 60,000 units in 25 high growth markets and approximately $16 billion of assets under management.

Objective

• The role of the Construction Manager is to establish the budgets with the acquisition teams and Asset Managers.
• Execute the CapEx business Plan within budget and on schedule.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Execute the Business Plan:

• Perform the physical aspects of the due diligence process of new acquisitions and recap of properties.
• Invite and schedule relevant contractors and consultants to conduct a complete evaluation of the subject property.
• In conjunction with the Asset Management and Acquisitions teams develop the Capital Improvements budgets and construction schedules.
• Evaluate contractor proposals, consultant reports, third party assessments and lender requirements to establish the CapEx budgets.

Execute the Deferred and Exterior Business Plan:

• Generate a Requests for Proposal with detailed scope, specification, price breakdown tables, schedule, and warranty information to ensure ""apples to apples"" proposals that can be correctly evaluated.
• Ensure that project is within budget and/or value engineered.
• Prepare and manage preconstruction meetings with the contractor and property staff to review the project's scope and timing. Establish days and hours of work. Establish a roster and emergency contacts.
• Ensure the contractor executes the construction per contract documents.
• Ensure a comprehensive transition of the project from contractor to the site staff to educate on how to operate and maintain the improvements by site staff.

Review and approve third party invoices:

• Ensure third party invoices are filled out accurately and have a full description of the work billed.
• Verify that the billed SOV percentages accurately reflect the actual percent completed.
• Confirm the vendor's and all their subs and suppliers provided proper releases.

Abilities/Qualifications

• Experience in Multifamily Construction and property maintenance.
• Good, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills - attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Must be change adaptive, flexible, and empathetic and maintain composure in a high-stress environment.
• Be able to provide direction to subcontractors, consultants etc.
• Must be highly responsive to Asset Managers and JV Partners.
• Demonstrated initiative - ability to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid math and analytical skills.
• 2-3 years' experience in commercial construction.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, scopes of work, and Schedules of Values.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verball.
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office suite, and other online program. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to move freely around the office for up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Compensation Range

The salary range for the role is $130,000 - $145,000.00.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• TruAmerica Multifamily is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. TruAmerica Multifamily makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Communication

• Please do not contact the poster of this position directly. If you are a fit, the company will review your resume and reach out to you directly.
• No recruiters, please.

Salary : $130,000 - $145,000