Project Manager - Reconstruction ($124,700 - $163,700)

Irvine Company Chicago; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Company Apartment Communities is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead property damage repair and reconstruction for a portfolio of apartment communities. You will ensure timely, on-budget delivery while coordinating with onsite teams, vendors, and risk/legal stakeholders.

The role requires 5–8 years in multi-family maintenance/construction management, with PMP/IICRC preferred, and 90% on-site presence to supervise work and ensure compliance with safety and environmental

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in multi-family maintenance or construction management
• PMI/PMP or IICRC certifications preferred
• Ability to work on-site ~90% of the time and manage vendor progress

Responsibilities

• End-to-end repair and reconstruction lifecycle management, including inspections, scope, permits, and site walks
• Oversee environmental processes for mold/asbestos, surveys, air clearances, containment
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to meet budgets, scopes, and schedules
• Track KPIs like cost per incident and reconstruction duration to drive efficiency
• Oversee financials, scopes of work, POs, and GL coding for budget accuracy
• Serve as liaison among onsite teams, Risk Management, and Legal for incidents
• Analyze trends and root causes to prevent recurrence with cross-functional teams

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Salesforce

Coupa

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Manager manages the full lifecycle of property damage repair and reconstruction projects for a designated portfolio of apartment communities. This role ensures all restoration work is completed on time, within budget, and in strict accordance with environmental and safety protocols. By coordinating with onsite teams and external vendors, the Project Manager minimizes unit downtime and performs root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of property damage and water intrusion incidents.

The Project Manager manages the full lifecycle of property damage repair and reconstruction projects for a designated portfolio of apartment communities. This role ensures all restoration work is completed on time, within budget, and in strict accordance with environmental and safety protocols. By coordinating with onsite teams and external vendors, the Project Manager minimizes unit downtime and performs root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of property damage and water intrusion incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs project and construction management including end-to-end repair and reconstruction lifecycle, including inspection scoping, permit management, and site walks to verify contractor performance and ensure project milestones are met


• Enforces environmental processes and protocols for mold or asbestos incidents by overseeing surveys, air clearances, and containment to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation


• Oversees external contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure all maintenance and construction work is performed within company quality standards, on schedule, and within agreed-upon scopes


• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) for all assigned projects, such as cost per incident and reconstruction duration, to drive operational efficiency and meet regional goals


• Manages financial and administrative project oversight by managing scopes of work, purchase orders, and General Ledger (GL) coding to ensure budget accuracy through project close-out


• Acts as the primary liaison between onsite teams, Risk Management, and Legal for property damage incidents by providing status updates and coordination for resident communication or displacement


• Analyzes property damage trends and root causes to drive corrective actions and prevention strategies in partnership with Facilities and Asset Management to reduce future regional incidents

Additional Skills

• Proficient in the use of Salesforce, Coupa, and Google Workspace to manage data, track workflows, and collaborate on team projects


• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities by simultaneously tracking several projects and ensuring all deadlines are met

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Preferred Years Of Relevant Work Experience

• 5 - 8 years

Additional Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Construction Management certifications preferred


• Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) preferred


• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in multi-family maintenance or construction management


• Preference for 3-5 years of direct experience specifically managing construction and mold remediation projects


• Requires the ability to work on-site at properties approximately 90% of the time to oversee reconstruction activities by conducting inspections and managing vendor progress


• Valid California driver's license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company's MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)


• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as the business requires

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $124,700.00 - $163,700.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us

Irvine Company Apartment Communities (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio of more than 125 resort-style apartment communities in coastal California's most desirable locations: San Diego, Orange County, West Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

With world-class amenities, resort-like surroundings and an unparalleled commitment to customer service, Irvine Company Apartment Communities redefines the rental-living experience.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It's an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.