Multi Family Project Manager

First Star Construction; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Per diem and travel expenses covered

Job summary

First Star Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multifamily construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You will oversee planning, financials, and execution while coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on leadership, exceptional organization, and strong communication skills to manage multiple sites and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Project Manager in commercial or multifamily construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and locations.
• Strong estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and safety knowledge.
• Proficient with Planswift, Procore, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the final budget utilizing cost and material estimates, qualified bids, and project-specific insights.
• Buyout project through negotiation and issuance of subcontracts and purchasing agreements, ensuring conformance to project specifications and financial constraints.
• Review and approve invoices, manage change orders, and prepare draws.
• Maintain monthly budget forecasts and cost to complete projections.
• Monitor job cost detail reports and ensure accuracy.
• Act as the primary liaison between the construction team, owners, design team, and local jurisdictions.
• Provide regular and accurate project reports to owners and leadership team.
• Maintain accuracy of project documents including plans, specifications, revisions/addenda, and change orders.
• Manage all subcontracts and purchasing agreements including contracts, change orders, pay applications, invoices, and lien waivers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Planswift

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Reports To: Director of Construction Position

Overview

Manage multifamily construction projects. This role oversees the planning, financials, and execution of large-scale projects, directing the full project lifecycle from pre-construction to closeout. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong organizational and communication skills who can manage multiple projects while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Budget and Cost Management

• Prepare the final budget utilizing cost and material estimates, qualified bids, and project-specific insights.
• Buyout project through negotiation and issuance of subcontracts and purchasing agreements, ensuring conformance to project specifications and financial constraints.
• Review and approve invoices, manage change orders, and prepare draws.
• Maintain monthly budget forecasts and cost to complete projections.
• Monitor job cost detail reports and ensure accuracy.

Quality and Safety Compliance

• Conduct monthly site walkthroughs and enforce strict adherence to OSHA and sitespecific safety regulations.
• Regularly monitor project progress, testing and inspection reports, quality control checklists, and site walkthrough findings to ensure compliance with project quality standards.
• Manage all official notices, orders, and penalties for the project (start work, stop work, backcharges, etc.).

Schedule Control

• Create and maintain master construction schedule, complete with milestones, a logical critical path, and baselines.
• Update project timelines in conjunction with Project Superintendent to ensure smooth workflow, accurate forecasting, and compliance with project requirements.

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary liaison between the construction team, owners, design team, and local jurisdictions.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, and owners to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Provide regular and accurate project reports to owners and leadership team.

Documentation

• Maintain accuracy of project documents including plans, specifications, revisions / addenda, and change orders.
• Manage all subcontracts and purchasing agreements including contracts, change orders, pay applications, invoices, and lien waivers.
• Ensure RFI and submittal logs, testing and special inspection reports, permitting and inspection information, and all other documentation is kept up to date.
• Compile as-builts, punch lists, and closeout documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial or multifamily construction. Residential and subcontractor experience does not apply.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and locations.
• Strong knowledge of estimating, construction processes, contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and safety standards.
• Proficient in estimating and project management software (e.g., Planswift, Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Per diem and travel expenses covered.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.

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