Construction Manager

OPPIDAN; Apex (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Oppidan is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as Owner's Representative and Project Manager for a range of developments, from data centers to senior living and multifamily. The role oversees design through completion, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, and contractors.

Office-based most of the week with one remote day per week per policy. The ideal candidate has strong construction management experience, excellent communication, and the ability to guide budgets, schedules, and

Qualifications

• College degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering with commensurate experience.
• Proven ability to lead design meetings.
• Ability to walk jobsites and challenge direction or progress when necessary.
• Ability to anticipate construction issues and project risks, and guide solutions.
• Intermediate to advanced level in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets, and current construction practices and methodology.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal developers in guiding projects through Oppidan's phased development process.
• Work with the operations teams to inform project programming and coordinate successful project turnovers.
• Work with internal teams to obtain design and construction deliverables.
• Work successfully with data center end users define final turnover conditions, coordinate design integration, and align overall project schedules.
• General project management with oversight of project design and construction.
• Coordinate structured cabling requirements with design teams, general contractors, vendors, and end users to support project infrastructure needs and successful turnover.
• Consult project teams to create detailed development schedules.
• Consult GCs and design teams to create and manage budgets.
• Administer design RFP and GC bidding processes.
• Qualify design team and general contractors. Interview, negotiate and award contracts.
• Review designs for value engineering opportunities.
• Challenge unanticipated/unwarranted project costs and enforce contract requirements.
• Review, approve and manage all vendor invoices and pay applications.
• Attend/conduct weekly progress meetings throughout design and construction.
• Visit job sites regularly to assess progress, schedule, and quality.
• Communicate project risks and changes in project scope/costs with the Oppidan team throughout the process. Regularly report on project status at internal meetings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our design, construction, and operating partners.

Skills

Lead design meetings

Site walks

Risk management

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Construction documents knowledge

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Oppidan

Oppidan is a vertically integrated real estate development firm delivering high-quality projects across multiple asset classes. We partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects that align with long-term business objectives and operational excellence.

About the Role

The Construction Manager will serve as Oppidan's Owner's Representative and Project Manager for both Oppidan-owned and fee development projects. This role is responsible for leading and managing all phases of design and construction for assigned projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept through completion.

Project assignments may include data center, senior living, multifamily, residential, retail, and industrial developments, depending on the candidate's relevant experience.

The ideal candidate brings strong construction management expertise, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.

This position is primarily in office (4 days per week), with one remote workday per week permitted in accordance with company policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal developers in guiding projects through Oppidan's phased development process.
• Work with the operations teams to inform project programming and coordinate successful project turnovers.
• Work with internal teams to obtain design and construction deliverables.
• Work successfully with data center end users define final turnover conditions, coordinate design integration, and align overall project schedules.
• General project management with oversight of project design and construction.
• Coordinate structured cabling requirements with design teams, general contractors, vendors, and end users to support project infrastructure needs and successful turnover.
• Consult project teams to create detailed development schedules.
• Consult GCs and design teams to create and manage budgets.
• Administer design RFP and GC bidding processes.
• Qualify design team and general contractors. Interview, negotiate and award contracts.
• Review designs for value engineering opportunities.
• Challenge unanticipated/unwarranted project costs and enforce contract requirements.
• Review, approve and manage all vendor invoices and pay applications.
• Attend/conduct weekly progress meetings throughout design and construction.
• Visit job sites regularly to assess progress, schedule, and quality.
• Communicate project risks and changes in project scope/costs with the Oppidan team throughout the process. Regularly report on project status at internal meetings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our design, construction, and operating partners.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• College degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering with commensurate experience.
• Proven ability to lead design meetings.
• Ability to walk jobsites and challenge direction or progress when necessary.
• Ability to anticipate construction issues and project risks, and guide solutions.
• Intermediate to advanced level in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets, and current construction practices and methodology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design-Build project management experience (as the lead Project Manager).
• Previous role as an owner's construction representative.
• 5 years or more of project management experience (less years with meaningful relevant experience will be considered).

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Professional judgment and discretion

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $150,000.00- $190,000.00, based on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation such as commissions and bonus included in overall benefits package as well.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching contribution, Unlimited PTO, and holidays)