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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits including PTO, 9

Job summary

Irvine Company Apartment Communities in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Manager, Construction to lead capital repair projects from execution to delivery. The role oversees field operations, budget control, and schedule implementation, ensuring alignment with project documents and internal processes.

The candidate will manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and weekly budgets, while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders and ensuring safety programs are followed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor construction progress.
• Review project schedules, subcontractor issues, and city requirements 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 draw requests prior to sign-off by senior managers.
• Review and update project budgets on a weekly basis.
• Monitor the General Contractor’s site safety program; provide weekly updates.
• Closeout: manage warranties, as-builts, and turnover to operations.
• Maintain relationships with team members at all levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Google Suite

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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

Date: Aug 15, 2026

Property: 550 NEWPORT CTR (0003)

Newport Beach, CA, 92660

Division: Apartments - Corporate (Apt Corp)

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.

• 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:

• 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.)

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Compensation:

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.