Construction Manager - Real estate Developer - Industrial

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI in Houston is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to own diverse commercial real estate projects from planning to turnover. You will lead multiple sites, manage budgets and schedules, and drive quality and compliance across industrial and residential assets.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will coordinate bidding, contracting, and lender draws while shaping scalable construction processes and performance metrics for long‑term asset performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience in developer/owner environments.
• Experience delivering industrial, distribution, tilt‑wall, multifamily, build‑to‑rent projects.
• Strong understanding of pricing, procurement, contracting, and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent construction projects from pre‑development through turnover.
• Manage budgets, schedules, scopes, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee bidding, contractor selection, bid leveling, contracts, and awards.
• Coordinate lender and ownership draw processes and project reporting.
• Ensure permits, safety, and quality standards compliance across projects.
• Provide updates and risk assessments to executive stakeholders.
• Develop construction processes and performance metrics for growth.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Contract negotiations

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

An outstanding opportunity for a Construction Manager to take ownership of diverse commercial real estate projects from pre-development through completion. Joining a growing, entrepreneurial property investment and development business, you will play a highly visible role in delivering industrial, residential, and value-add projects while influencing long-term asset performance.

Our client is a privately held real estate investment, development, and asset management business with an active portfolio across industrial and residential sectors. Known for its hands‑on approach, entrepreneurial culture, and long-term ownership strategy, the organization offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and help shape operational best practices as the platform continues to grow.

Description

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Construction Manager will oversee projects from planning through closeout, ensuring successful delivery against cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives.

• Lead multiple concurrent construction projects from pre-development through turnover and stabilization
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, quality standards, and risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee bidding processes, contractor selection, bid leveling, contract negotiations, and award recommendations
• Coordinate lender and ownership draw processes, supporting capital deployment and project reporting
• Ensure compliance with permits, regulations, safety requirements, and quality standards across all projects
• Provide clear project updates, financial reporting, and risk assessments to executive stakeholders
• Develop and improve construction processes, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics to support scalable growth

Profile

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience, ideally within a developer, owner‑side, or real‑estate investment environment
• Experience delivering industrial, distribution, tilt‑wall, multifamily, build‑to‑rent, or similar commercial projects
• Strong understanding of construction pricing, procurement, contracting strategies, and change order management
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule and budget discipline
• Knowledge of building systems, construction methods, codes, permitting processes, and quality control standards
• Experience managing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, pay applications, and draw requests
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to proactively solve problems
• Proficiency with construction technology platforms and modern productivity tools, including artificial intelligence‑enabled workflows
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership in a highly visible role
• Significant autonomy and ownership across a diverse project portfolio
• Exposure to the full development lifecycle, from acquisition and planning through construction and asset stabilization
• Ability to influence and build construction processes, procedures, and best practices
• Long‑term career growth within an expanding real estate platform
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where decisions are made quickly and contributions have a direct impact
  

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