Senior Project Manager, Construction

Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our experienced team of real estate construction professionals who manage a diverse portfolio of affordable multi-family housing properties across the United States. LAC has a robust new construction pipeline and continued growth through property acquisitions, both of which require extensive input regarding design and construction. Our Project Managers will lead and assist in various construction activities and provide project management leadership for multiple projects. As Sr. Project Manager, you will make sure that the scope and work are completed on or ahead of schedule, on or under budget, and that all stakeholders receive open and prompt communication of goals, objectives, and timelines.

As an expertly managed, well-capitalized, and rapidly growing organization, LAC offers excellent career opportunities. This role is ideal for an experienced construction industry professional looking to join a growing team in the affordable housing and multi-family real estate industry.

This position reports to the SVP, Construction. While our headquarters are in Santa Monica, CA, candidates located anywhere in the country are equally considered and we welcome their application. This role requires 50% travel.

Requirements

What You'll Contribute

• Assist preconstruction group, when possible, to become familiar with process, design meetings, contract review, managing internal and external projects, generating schedules, and reviewing scope, timelines, costs, long lead time items and GCs.
• Manages job start-up and schedule planning through project completion and closeout including appropriate tools.
• Challenges internal and external project team to identify and implement cost and time-saving measures.
• Lead (internal) and participate (external) in schedule logic reviews, weekly project team meetings (OAC’s), mid-project review, general contract meetings and other necessary meetings required to effectively complete the project.
• Review and obtain internal approvals for all internal and external change orders; process approved change orders with subcontractors and General Contractor.
• Lead monthly reviews of project updates, cost logs, and other activities with deal team.
• Forecast effectively project cost reports for internal jobs.
• Documents timely potential issues affecting the internal budgets.
• Implements and monitors project management tools on a regular basis for the internal projects.
• Designs and implements corporate procedures and systems.
• During Post-construction process, ensures timely closeout including punch list, schedule and monitor work throughs, ensure completion of lien waiver (internal), lender requirements, and other activities, participate in post-mortem meetings, ensure proper record keeping for physical and electronic storage, and resolve internal warranty issues and other external issues.
• Designs and implements corporate procedures and systems with a focus on the primary management tool used by LAC, Deal path.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships and communication with LAC leadership, construction team, individual project teams, consultants/architect/engineers, contractors, finance partners, and governmental agencies.
• Participate in and lead education efforts across the firm, including hosting Q&As, teaching, and training programs.

What You Bring

• Instills winning communication style with a team; get it done attitude. Adept at motivating others and creating and environment that encourages anyone and everyone required to accomplish the project.
• Utilizes strong negotiation skills with both internal and external parties.
• Understands job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Working knowledge of various labor requirements (Davis Bacon, union, and non-union, prevailing wage requirements).
• Trains and develops others for future growth and retention.
• Extremely organized in clear in both data, time, and communication.
• Extremely organized, timely, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Utilizes strong and appropriate communication skills with both internal and external parties.
• Has management courage, ensuring all parties know where they stand and can step up to problems with persons/situations, not afraid to act when necessary.
• Remains calm under pressure and able to work with others in highly stressful situations.
• Understand job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Relentless priority setting—focuses effort and time on what is most important by identifying critical priorities while planning for and adjusting to roadblocks.
• Maintains integrity and practices good ethics by modeling trusted and appropriate behavior.
• Desire to create value at the Project-level, as well as building out best practices and standards for the firm.
• Interest, excitement, and a flexible attitude in helping to build a positive team.
• Client and customer focused—committed to meeting internal and external stakeholders' needs by building effective relationships across the company.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Loss control, construction, or related experience.
• Completion of additional specific project management programs is a plus.
• 10+ years' experience in an architectural, construction or long-term project management capacity.
• Knowledge of scheduling software and project management software.
• Experience with multiple construction types and styles
• Knowledge of Microsoft-based software applications including Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Knowledge of Deal path is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of trade activities through subcontractor or self-performance.
• Experience in scheduling, estimating, and pre-construction processes and procedures.
• Understanding of construction management processes, building codes, safety regulations, and trades (survey, testing, excavating, site utilities, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete, landscaping, masonry, metals, woodwork, roofing, insulation, siding, EIFS, window/doors, drywall, painting, mechanical, and HVAC) required for successful completion of the project.

Benefits

The Company

Welcome to Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC)! We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial real estate private equity firm that strengthens communities. As a developer, investor, and operator, we provide sustainable, high-quality homes for lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families across 25 states. With a portfolio encompassing 150+ properties and 22,000+ units, we are committed to creating lasting impacts on the lives of our residents and the communities we serve.

Benefits

The expected base salary for this role is $130,000 - $170,000. This represents the current target and is subject to change. To determine starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Our comprehensive total rewards package offers more than just a salary. Benefits include:

• Performance-based bonuses
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and immediate vesting
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous PTO, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee referral incentives
• Fun company and team-building events
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lincoln Avenue Capital is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. At LAC, we conform to the spirit and the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.