Project Manager

Carmel Partners, one of the nation’s highest-performing private equity real estate investment firms specializing in the investment, development, and construction of world-class multi-family projects is seeking a Project Manager with experience in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

You will support the Director of Construction by maintaining the project schedule and proactively managing the project budget by owning approvals and deliveries, controlling expenses, and reviewing submittal data. You will assist in reviewing development or redevelopment activities, oversee the day-to-day management/project management of assigned construction activities, and manage third-party vendors and the activities of multiple contractors.

A place for you

Here at Carmel, we don’t just build buildings, we build careers. If you don’t meet every qualification listed in this job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are building diverse teams of unique talent and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Everyone takes their path to get here. Join us!

What you’ll do

• Manage project scheduling and contract negotiations
• Participate in the planning process by providing budget information to property developers
• Develop a bid list for assigned projects, analyze bids, pre-qualify contractors, and award projects to the selected contractor(s)
• Be responsible for meeting financial, budget, and forecasting objectives and requirements
• Establish and monitor construction schedule, track, and monitor construction progress through site reports
• Perform onsite inspections to ensure standards are being met and construction is adhering to plans and specifications
• Ensure project costs are aligned with approved budgets as well as approve contractor invoices and change order requests
• Lead project to timely completion, to the scope and budget projections, and obtain certificate of occupancy
• Function as positive, proactive liaison between multiple onsite teams, third party groups, and corporate office departments, supporting effective and productive communication between all stakeholders 
• Hire, manage, and direct your internal team of Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Superintendents

 About you

Others consider you a natural leader, and you’re able to seamlessly switch between managing a team and interacting effectively with senior executives. You’re a pro at communicating on the page and in person, and you’re great at building relationships. This comes in handy when you flex your expert negotiating skills, which have a real influence on others. Managing multiple projects under time constraints is no problem for you. Your strong analytical and decision-making skills are a key part of your success, and overall, you’re highly committed to cooperation and operational excellence. You’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 7 years’ experience in Construction or Civil Engineering or related field
• 4 years’ experience in Residential Construction Project Management
• 3 years’ experience managing others
• Field experience in podium construction a must, wrap construction acceptable
• Extensive computer knowledge (Windows), and working knowledge of construction and project management software
• OSHA 30-hour Certification; issued in the past three years, and current First Aid & CPR training certificate

Bonus Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively apply verbal and written communication skills across multiple audiences

Health & Safety:

• Personal protective equipment is provided or required to be used at all times.
• Adherence to COVID-19 Safety Protocols including temperature screenings, social distancing guidelines, and sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and Benefits play a key role in your choice of employer, and our goal is to invest in you and your experience here. You’ll find a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package at Carmel.

Salary range of $125,000.00 to $140,000.00. The Company provides this compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Choose Carmel

Carmel Partners is one of the nation’s highest-performing private equity real estate investment firms specializing in the development and construction of world-class multi-family projects. Whether it’s a low-rise wood framed project, or a 65-story concrete high rise, Carmel’s goal is to build the highest performing and best-looking buildings in the country. Our mission is to build and enhance high-quality communities using innovative ideas and solutions that create value for our investors, residents, and employees.

Carmel differentiates itself from most other general contractors by harnessing the power of being fully vertically integrated which allows us to maximize value through the entire life cycle of a project, from development & design to construction to asset management. This strategic advantage positions us to maximize efficiency and minimize conflicts. Controlling the design and self-performing all of our work puts us in control of our destiny which allows everyone on the team to frame decisions from the perspective of “what is the best thing for the project”.

DEI Statement 

At Carmel Partners, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce rooted in a culture of mutual respect. We believe our differences enable us to thrive—welcoming each other’s varied points of view is key to both our individual satisfaction and engagement, and to the firm’s long-term success.

Must be able to pass a drug screen after a conditional offer of employment is made.

Notice to third-party Agencies: Carmel Partners does not have any standing offers to pay any referral compensation or recruitment fees for any open positions. Unless there is a signed agreement providing otherwise, Carmel Partners will not pay any compensation to any employment firm, staffing agency, recruiter, or other third parties for any resumes or candidate profiles that are provided, even if the individual is hired by Carmel Partners. In the event a recruiter or third-party agency/firm submits a resume or candidate profile without a signed active agreement, Carmel Partners explicitly reserves the right to pursue, and hire said candidate without any notice or financial obligation to the recruiter or agency/firm. Carmel Partners reserves the right to retain, use, transfer and distribute any resumes and candidate profiles that are submitted, including those submitted to hiring managers.