Project Manager

FM & HVAC Recruitment Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

FM & HVAC Recruitment Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong multifamily experience to oversee capital improvement, renovation, and construction across a large residential portfolio in the Bay Area.

This role requires hands-on management in occupied multifamily communities, driving projects from scope through turnover while coordinating with owners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in multifamily real estate.
• Experience renovating, capital projects, construction, or property repositioning.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred; California/Bay Area experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifamily renovation, capital improvement, and construction projects.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Oversee bidding, contracts, change orders, and invoices.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, quality, and performance.
• Conduct site visits and ensure safety and compliance.
• Coordinate with property management to minimize resident disruption.
• Identify and resolve project risks, cost issues, and schedule challenges.
• Manage project documentation, punch lists, closeout, and turnover.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Multifamily real estate

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

Compensation: Up to $185,000 base + benefits

Type: Full-Time

A leading real estate organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong multifamily experience to oversee capital improvement, renovation, and construction projects across a large residential portfolio in the Bay Area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on project manager who understands the complexities of working within occupied multifamily communities and can manage projects from initial scope and budgeting through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple multifamily renovation, capital improvement, and construction projects.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and project execution plans.
• Manage architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Oversee bidding, procurement, contracts, change orders, and invoices.
• Track project budgets, schedules, quality, and overall performance.
• Conduct site visits and monitor construction progress, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate with property management teams to minimize disruption to residents and operations.
• Identify and resolve project risks, cost issues, and schedule challenges.
• Manage project documentation, punch lists, closeout, and turnover.
• Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, with strong multifamily real estate experience required.
• Proven experience managing renovations, capital projects, construction, or property repositioning.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, budgeting, contracts, and scheduling.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, architects, and engineers.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across a portfolio.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or related field preferred.
• California/Bay Area experience strongly preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidates will have a background managing multifamily apartment projects, particularly renovations, value‑add programs, building improvements, and capital projects across multiple properties. Experience working in occupied communities and managing projects with minimal disruption to residents is highly valued.