Manager, Construction ($121,100.00 - $164,300.00)

Irvine Company Chicago; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Company Apartment Communities seeks a Manager, Construction to lead capital repair projects from initiation to delivery, overseeing field operations, budgets, and schedules while ensuring alignment with project docs and financial objectives.

The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and regular updates to stakeholders; requires travel, CA driver's license, and 3+ years in multifamily construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Experience coordinating multifamily construction projects a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction progress with regular site visits.
• Review schedules, subcontractor issues and city requirements with PMs and superintendents to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and draw requests.
• Review and update project budgets weekly with the Senior Manager, Construction.
• Ensure site safety programs and provide weekly updates to stakeholders.
• Oversee project closeout, warranties, as-builts, and turnover with Operations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Google Suite

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager, Construction is responsible for the daily management and coordination of capital repair projects from execution to delivery, including the oversight of all field operations, budget control, and schedule implementation. This position will be responsible for managing construction activities consistent with approved project documents, financial objectives, and internal processes. The Manager, Construction will establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all team members regardless of role or level.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction:
  • Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor construction progress.
  • Review project schedules, subcontractor issues, and city requirements with the General Contractor’s Project Manager and Superintendent to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Manage the Request For Information (RFI) process.
  • Manage the submittals process.
  • Review Change Order requests with General Contractors, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
  • Review and initial Change Orders prior to sign off by the Senior Manager, Construction or above.
  • Review and initial draw requests prior to sign-off by the Senior Manager, Construction or above.
  • Review and update project budgets with the Senior Manager, Construction or above on a weekly basis.
  • Monitor the General Contractor’s site safety program. Provide weekly project updates to key stakeholders.
• Closeout/Post Construction:
  • Manage the project closeout process including warranties, as-builts drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, and the Notice of Completion.
  • Manage the turnover process with the Operations team.

Additional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Google Suite, Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Years Of Relevant Work Experience

• 3+ years of experience in multifamily construction (project manager or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in construction management or engineering

Additional Requirements

• Occasional travel required
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Compensation

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Base Pay Range: $121,100.00 - $164,300.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us

Irvine Company Apartment Communities (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio of more than 125 resort‑style apartment communities in coastal California’s most desirable locations: San Diego, Orange County, West Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

With world‑class amenities, resort‑like surroundings and an unparalleled commitment to customer service, Irvine Company Apartment Communities redefines the rental‑living experience.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.