Project Manager - Multifamily Capex

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate is seeking a Project Manager for Multifamily Capex to act as owner’s representative across capital improvement projects in downtown Columbus. You will partner with Asset Management and Operations, manage budgets, schedules, and vendors, and oversee phases from planning to closeout, with travel up to 25%.

The role emphasizes strong communication, rigorous tracking, and coordination with cross-functional teams, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely execution of

Qualifications

• Experience managing multifamily capital projects or similar portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of construction, estimating and project planning principles.
• Proven ability to drive projects from inception and budgeting to closeout.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Asset Management, Operations, and regional teams to plan capital needs based on asset condition and budget.
• Manage capital projects from assessment through turnover to operations.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Communication

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

What You’ll Do:

As a Project Manager for Multifamily Capex projects, you will act as the owner’s representative and project manager for assigned capital improvement projects at various owned and managed student housing and conventional multifamily communities.

Where You’ll Work:

Located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, our corporate offices overlook the Columbus Commons which plays host to over 200 events throughout the year. Enjoy the building’s fitness center and rooftop terrace with adjoining clubroom, and walk to some of the city’s best restaurants and downtown amenities. This role requires up to 25% travel across our portfolio.

What You’ll Own:

• Partner with Asset Management, Operations, and Regional teams to identify, prioritize, and plan capital needs based on asset condition, business objectives, resident impact, and budget availability
• Manage capital projects from initial assessment, budgeting, bidding, contracting, execution, punch list, closeout, and turnover to operations
• Utilize project management software to maintain up-to-date project information, including scope, schedule, budget, status updates, documentation, key milestones, and monthly reporting
• Manage a variety of capital project types, including clubhouse and amenity upgrades, unit renovations, exterior painting, roof replacements, asphalt and sealcoating projects, landscaping improvements, pool repairs, and other property enhancement or infrastructure projects
• Ensure vendors maintain required licenses, insurance, permits, safety practices, and compliance with applicable codes, contracts, and company standards
• Assist in asset acquisition due diligence periods and routine property inspections
• Communicate project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and impacts clearly to internal stakeholders, vendors, community teams, and leadership
• Coordinate project phasing, site logistics, vendor access, and communication with community teams to minimize disruption to residents and property operations
• Develop and maintain product standards, material specifications, vendor resources, project documentation, and asset/material logs to support consistency across the portfolio
• Review vendor invoices, pay applications, change orders, and supporting documentation for accuracy, contract alignment, and completion status
• Travel to conduct inspections, budgeting, vendor coordination, and construction supervision as needed and as directed, up to 25%
• Other duties and projects as directed and assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development or related field is preferred
• 3-5+ years’ experience managing multifamily capital projects OR 8+ years in a project management role/environment
• Thorough knowledge of construction, estimating, project management, and capital improvement project planning principles
• Proven ability to drive projects from inception and budgeting to successful completion and closeout
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with attention to urgency, details, problem solving and time management
• Demonstrated self-starter who can collaborate in a team environment and drive projects to completion
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (MS Word, Excel, Project Management, etc.)
• Passion for success and exceeding expectations

Who You Are:

• A supportive team player. You work effectively with others and go above and beyond to support the needs of your fellow coworkers in both a traditional corporate and entrepreneurial environment. You are reliable and flexible, communicate issues and challenges up, down and across the organization, while listening, compromising, and seeking feedback.
• A masterful executor. You get things done. You fervently plan to meet deadlines and achieve goals. You manage tasks in a fast-paced environment with many moving pieces and stakeholders and ensure goals reach or surpass the finish line. You shift priorities and objectives as the business needs change. You possess internal motivation and drive projects with a track record of delivering results.
• Strategic, creative thinker. You have a track record of using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• An analytical problem solver. You visualize, articulate, conceptualize or solve both complex and uncomplicated problems by making decisions that are sensible given the available information. You pay attention to the small things that make a big difference.

What You’ll Get:

As a Coastal Ridge Real Estate associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our culture and the needs of our associates.