Construction & Capital Projects Manager – Multifamily and Commercial Properties

Richfield Real Estate Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Richfield Real Estate Corporation seeks a Construction & Capital Projects Manager to oversee construction, renovations, capital improvements, and major repairs across its multifamily and commercial portfolio. The role has final technical authority on scopes, methods, and workmanship within company policy and approved budgets, reporting to the President.

You will lead project planning, coordinate engineers and architects, manage budgets and bids, evaluate cost options, and ensure quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in multifamily and commercial property management, construction, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, codes, and retrofit practices.
• Proven ability to evaluate costs, manage contractor performance, and ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, design, and execution, including tenant improvements, ADA compliance, and building upgrades.
• Develop scopes of work and specifications for capital improvements and major repairs.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and contractor performance; manage change orders.
• Provide technical leadership on building systems and life-safety matters.
• Coordinate with property managers and vendors; ensure quality and compliance.
• Travel to properties as required.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Multi-project handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Construction & Capital Projects Manager oversees construction, renovations, capital improvements, and major repairs across the Company's multifamily and commercial portfolio. The position has final technical authority over scopes, methods, materials, and workmanship within Company policies and approved budgets. This role has no direct reports. Property managers retain responsibility for daily maintenance and staff supervision.This position is exempt and reports to the President.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Oversee project planning, design, and execution, including tenant improvements, ADA compliance, and building upgrades; coordinate architects and engineers as needed.

Capital Projects

• Develop and approve scopes of work and specifications for capital improvements and major repairs.
• Coordinate budgets, bidding, and contractor performance with property managers.
• Monitor project quality, schedules, and budgets.

Cost Control & Contract Review

• Evaluate bids, pricing, change orders, and invoices for accuracy and competitiveness.
• Evaluate repair-versus-replacement options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Assist with annual capital budgets and long-term improvement plans.
• Prepare and negotiate scopes and contract terms; coordinate legal review and required Company approvals.
• Verify completed work and approve invoices within delegated authority.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the Company's technical resource for building systems, construction methods, and major repairs.
• Advise on roofing, paving, structural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building envelope, and life-safety issues.
• Establish material specifications and construction standards that improve quality and control long-term costs.
• Provide final technical direction on major repairs and replacements.

Property managers direct maintenance staff and manage routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance.

Vendor Management

• Maintain a network of qualified contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Inspect work, require corrections, and provide final technical acceptance of completed projects.
• Participate in property inspections, due diligence, and special projects.

Other Responsibilities

• Stay current on applicable codes, regulations, and construction practices.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for management.
• Driving is a required function of the position.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• Minimum 10/15 years in multifamily and commercial property management, construction, or engineering, with proven experience in construction, maintenance, operations, and retrofit projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial building systems, construction methods, and applicable building codes.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating project costs, contractor performance, and construction quality.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, construction, and regulatory compliance;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications;
• Strong analytical, negotiation, leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Other

Physical ability to perform on-site work in various weather and building conditions.

Regular property visits for inspections and project oversight; occasional after-hours support for significant emergencies or project milestones.

Requires ability to travel to multiple properties across the portfolio.

Work Environment

• Regular property visits for inspections and project oversight; occasional after-hours support for significant emergencies or project milestones.
• Requires ability to travel to multiple properties across the portfolio.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive pay, leasing bonuses and commissions, health insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, three weeks of annual paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and more.

Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Richfield Real Estate Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.