Senior Project Manager - Multifamily Development Lead

The Axel Group, LLC; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Axel Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multifamily development and construction from preconstruction through completion.

Work directly with an experienced ownership and development team on a diversified portfolio and high-impact projects across the Tri-State region. This is an on-site role requiring hands-on coordination with architects, engineers, GCs, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction project management experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Multifamily construction experience is required.
• Ground-up multifamily and/or major renovation experience.
• Experience managing large, complex projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working for a real estate developer, owner, CM, or GC preferred.
• Strong understanding of documents, schedules, budgets, change orders, and controls.
• Ability to manage GCs, architects, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Strong financial and analytical skills to identify cost exposure.
• Excellent communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving.
• Balance high-level oversight with hands-on involvement.
• Proficiency with Procore and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Oversee large developments and smaller renovation/capital improvement projects.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, forecasts, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, GCs, subcontractors, and management teams.
• Participate in contractor selection, bid leveling, negotiations, and procurement.
• Review drawings, specs, scopes of work, estimates, contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Monitor progress to stay on schedule and within budget and quality expectations.
• Conduct site visits and project meetings; manage costs and change orders.
• Review payment applications and provide recommendations for approval.
• Identify risks and develop solutions to minimize impact.
• Coordinate turnover, punch lists, closeout documentation, warranties, and transition to Property Management.
• Partner with Development, Asset Mgmt, Property Mgmt, and Finance.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on status, risks, and decisions.
• Manage multiple projects at varying stages of development and construction.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture/Real Estate

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Axel Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multifamily development and construction from preconstruction through completion.

Work directly with an experienced ownership and development team on a diversified portfolio and high-impact projects across the Tri-State region. This is an on-site role requiring hands-on coordination with architects, engineers, GCs, and internal teams.