Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager Reports To: SVP of Development Direct Reports: Development Project Coordinator

Department: Real Estate

Location: Newport Beach, CA – Hybrid (in-office 1-2 days/week)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Regular, Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday with overtime and/or weekends according to business needs

Base Salary Range: $120,000 plus bonus

Travel: May be required as project demands dictate, up to 3 days per month

Job Summary:

The Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of new construction projects from construction document phase to certificate of occupancy. This includes overseeing, managing, and planning complex ground-up developments, with a focus on delivering best in class projects on schedule and budget. The role requires strategic oversight in planning, execution, and delivering results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Manage self storage construction projects by being the subject matter expert, working with internal and external stakeholders, design engineering, construction, architects, engineers, and permitting agencies.

· Understand with exposure to SMARTS, SCAQMD, and sites requiring environmental remediation and mitigation.

· Ensure timely delivery by setting priorities, tracking milestones, resolving issues, and adhering to deadlines.

· Represent technical and project details effectively to diverse audiences. Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and vendors, facilitating constructive dialogue to resolve and prevent project challenges.

· Manage GC procurement processes, ensuring pre-development construction budgets are managed and designed to, taking ownership for project budgets.

· Conduct pricing reviews, analyze scope inclusions/exclusions, and negotiate costs with contractors, and design consultants. Perform cost estimation, schedule tracking, and forecasting to mitigate risks and ensure project success.

· Design and Site Planning: Coordinate with site acquisition team to develop site and floor plans that meet design standards and operational requirements.

· Schedule Management: Develop and manage project schedules, including design, permitting, vendor selection, and long-lead procurement. Collaborate with transaction teams and developers to optimize timelines.

· Prepared detailed project updates for regular reporting to institutional capital partners.

· Adapt to changes, innovate solutions, and deliver results in an evolving business environment. Identify and resolve blockers to maintain project momentum.

· Contract and Technical Expertise: Understand construction contracts and related exhibits. Analyze technical issues and site-specific deal terms. Review supplemental reports, such as noise, traffic, and environmental studies.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree

· 5 years of construction management experience working Assistant Construction Manager or Construction Manager for a real estate developer, or as Project Manager for large institutional general contractor. Must have ground up, new construction experience.

· Proven ability to stay calm in stressful situations, projecting leadership and solution finding.

· Ability and willingness to work remotely and in new environments, 1-2 days per week required in-office.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Word, Outlook, and Excel

· Highly organized and able to track progress on multiple concurrent projects

· Ability to understand and follow Company policies, and stay current with relevant industry standards

· Self-Storage industry experience preferred

· CPM schedule management using Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.