Construction Manager

Endeavor Agency; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Agency in Irvine, CA seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of a 36-center retail portfolio. This role reports to the EVP/VP of Development & Construction and centers on delivering on time, within budget, and with institutional quality.

You will navigate entitlements with City staff, partner with Leasing on scope and pricing, and drive site execution while maintaining rigorous cost forecasting and contractor coordination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Construction Management experience, specifically within the commercial/retail sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Experience with entitlement processes and coordinating with City Planning/Building Departments.
• Ability to manage multiple trades, budgets and schedules across a 36-center portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Own the full construction lifecycle for a premium 36-center retail portfolio, ensuring budget, schedule and quality targets are met.
• Act as liaison with City Planning and Building Departments to navigate entitlements and permitting.
• Collaborate with Leasing Team on new transactions, define Landlord Work scopes, and provide pricing guidance.
• Conduct site visits, manage consultants/contractors, and uphold project quality control.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with GCs and consultants, maintaining cost control and accurate forecasting.
• Participate in Acquisition Due Diligence and evaluate asset considerations to inform investments.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Leadership

Cost Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Endeavor Agency (www.endeavorCRE.com) is a commercial real estate talent agency providing high touch recruitment services in California and major US cities. Endeavor has engaged with a dynamic, privately held real estate development and operating company seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their Irvine, CA based team.

The Construction Project Manager will report directly to the EVP/VP of Development & Construction and will be integrated into the strategic decision-making process, learning to view construction through the lens of asset value, risk mitigation, and investment returns.

Core Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Own the full construction lifecycle for a premium 36-center retail portfolio. Ensure all landlord work, tenant improvements, and major renovations are delivered with precision regarding budget, schedule, and institutional quality.
• Municipal Diplomacy: Act as the firm’s primary liaison with City Planning and Building Departments. Proactively build and maintain relationships with city staff to navigate entitlements, plan checks, and complex permitting hurdles.
• Leasing Partnership: Collaborate closely with the Leasing Team on new transactions. Review lease exhibits, define Landlord Work scopes, and provide accurate, rapid-response pricing to ensure deal viability and "speed to rent."
• Field Execution & QC: Conduct regular site visits to identify site constraints, manage consultants/contractors, and ensure high-level quality control and troubleshooting.
• Cost Stewardship: Negotiate and manage contracts with a diverse roster of GCs and consultants. Maintain rigorous control over project job costs and financial forecasting.

Development & Acquisition Exposure (The Growth Track)

• Acquisition Due Diligence: Participate in the assessment of new acquisitions. Provide critical technical analysis of physical assets, utility capacities, and "deferred maintenance" risks to inform the investment committee.
• Entitlements & Land Use: Receive direct mentorship on the project entitlement process, including high-density residential housing and mixed-use land-use strategies.
• Investment Analytics: Work with the Finance Team to understand project return metrics (IRR, Equity Multiples, Yield on Cost) and how construction efficiencies impact the overall proforma.
• Experience: 5+ years of Construction Management experience, specifically within the commercial/retail sector.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Civil Engineering.
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of the Design Development process, utility coordination, and the technical "hand-off" from shell-and-core to Tenant Improvement.
• The "Solution-First" Mindset: A self-starter with a dynamic personality and the executive presence required to represent the firm at City Hall or in a construction trailer
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel is mandatory.