Project Manager - Multifamily Development

CLMI Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (Sick & Public Holidays)

Training & Development

Performance Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

CLMI Group is seeking a Project Manager – Multifamily Development (Design & Construction) to lead design coordination and construction delivery for assigned multifamily projects in Southern California. You will manage the design consultant team, the general contractor, and the overall budget and schedule, serving as the primary accountability for scope, cost, and quality outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in multifamily development, proficiency with entitlement processes, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-time experience managing design/construction of multifamily projects.
• Experience leading design consultants and coordinating with GCs to meet budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management for multifamily developments from schematic design through occupancy.
• Coordinate design consultants, GC and project teams to meet budget, schedule and entitlement requirements.
• Direct entitlement and permitting with local planning/building departments, including plan checks and environmental review as applicable.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow projections and cost estimates across design and construction phases.
• Monitor and update the master project schedule, aligning design, permitting, procurement, and construction milestones.
• Lead procurement, RFP development, evaluation, and contract negotiations with vendors.
• Oversee construction administration, including QA/QC, safety compliance, sub coordinating, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate unit mix, amenity programming, and finishes with ownership/development team to meet market requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Title 24 energy standards, CALGreen, ADA/Fair Housing, and applicable codes.

Skills

Multifamily development

Entitlements

Scheduling

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

The Project Manager – Multifamily Development (Design & Construction) is responsible for leading the design and construction delivery of assigned multifamily residential projects from initial design coordination and entitlement through construction completion and occupancy.

This role manages the design consultant team, the general contractor, and the overall project budget and schedule, serving as the primary point of accountability for scope, cost, and quality outcomes on assigned projects. The candidate must be willing and able to travel to and work on-site at assigned project locations throughout Southern California.

Duties:

• Serve as the lead project manager for assigned multifamily developments, overseeing all phases from schematic design through construction close-out and occupancy.
• Manage the architect, structural, civil, MEP, and landscape design consultant team; direct design development and construction document production to meet project budget, schedule, and entitlement requirements.
• Lead coordination of the entitlement and permitting process with local planning and building departments, including plan check, agency approvals, and environmental review as applicable.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow projections, and cost estimates across design and construction phases; identify and implement value engineering opportunities without compromising unit count or project quality.
• Develop, monitor, and update the master project schedule, integrating design, entitlement, procurement, and construction milestones.
• Lead procurement and contracting of general contractors, design consultants, and specialty vendors, including RFP development, proposal evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, and design change requests during construction; manage the construction change order process.
• Oversee day-to-day construction administration, including quality control, safety compliance, subcontractor coordination, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate unit mix, amenity programming, and finish selections with the ownership/development team to align design intent with market and pro forma requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Title 24 energy standards, CALGreen requirements, accessibility requirements (ADA/Fair Housing/UBAS as applicable), and all applicable building and fire codes.
• Manage the punch list, TCO/CO process, and unit turnover sequencing to support leasing and occupancy schedules.
• Evaluate contractor and consultant performance; review and approve pay applications and invoices.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks across design, entitlement, and construction phases; elevate issues that may affect scope, schedule, or budget.
• Prepare and present project status reports, budget updates, and schedule forecasts to ownership and executive stakeholders.
• Manage project closeout, including as-built documentation, warranty administration, and O&M turnover.
• Take on additional duties or special projects as needed to support the multifamily development program.

Eight (8) or more years of full-time professional experience managing the design and construction of multifamily residential projects (garden-style, podium, or high-rise), including direct oversight of architects, engineers, and general contractors.

• Demonstrated experience managing projects continuously from the design/entitlement phase through construction completion and occupancy — not solely construction-phase oversight of a design-build package.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets and master schedules integrating design, permitting, and construction milestones.
• Working knowledge of California entitlement processes, Title 24 energy standards, CALGreen requirements, and applicable multifamily building codes.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis; the minimum experience requirement above is not reduced by this substitution.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Prior experience with ground-up multifamily or mixed-use residential development.
• Familiarity with entitlement processes across multiple Southern California jurisdictions.
• Experience managing design consultants directly, rather than solely reviewing contractor-submitted design-build packages.
• Working knowledge of construction defect avoidance practices for multifamily product.
• Proficiency with project scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and budget/cost management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to interface directly with ownership, design teams, contractors, and municipal agencies.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $120,000–$150,000.

Client Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus Opportunities