Project Manager

XCORP AvalonBay Communities Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

AvalonBay seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-family residential and mixed-use developments in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You’ll oversee budgets, schedules, staffing, and field operations—serving as the center of coordination between internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and municipalities to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business and 7+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business (preferred).
• 7+ years managing residential, commercial, or hospitality construction projects.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and project cost accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle—from planning and budgeting to execution, risk management, and closeout
• Oversee construction schedules and budgets, preparing bids, negotiating contracts, and monitoring subcontractor performance
• Review construction documents, coordinate permitting, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
• Conduct site walks, track progress, and collaborate with Superintendents to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Lead and mentor project teams while building relationships with architects, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and community partners
• Identify and resolve jobsite challenges, mitigating risks and ensuring safe work environments

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager

Position Type: Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

State: Florida City: Fort Lauderdale Zip Code: 33301

Total Base Pay Range: $93,600.00 - $156,000.00

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it. As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer. The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of multi-family residential and mixed-use developments. In this role, you’ll oversee budgets, schedules, staffing, and field operations—ensuring projects are delivered safely on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll serve as the central point of coordination between internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and municipalities.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle—from planning and budgeting to execution, risk management, and closeout
• Oversee construction schedules and budgets, preparing bids, negotiating contracts, and monitoring subcontractor performance
• Review construction documents, coordinate permitting, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
• Conduct site walks, track progress, and collaborate with Superintendents to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Lead and mentor project teams while building strong relationships with architects, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and community partners
• Identify and resolve jobsite challenges, mitigating risks and ensuring safe work environments

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Business (preferred)

Experience:

• 7+ years managing residential, commercial, or hospitality construction projects. Strong knowledge of all phases of construction, budgeting, scheduling, and project cost accounting

Skills:

• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with construction tools/software such as Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of building codes, permitting processes, and OSHA guidelines

Certifications:

• OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid (required)
• PMP or Superintendent/Site Safety Manager license (preferred)

Other:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites

How Vivmark Supports You:

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Additional Information:

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.