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Construction Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

  • At least 5 years of experience in the multifamily industry.
  • Must be able to read plans and blueprints.
  • Knowledge of building and safety codes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high degree of organization and interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

  • Complete capital projects on time and within budget, including contract administration.
  • Submit annual capital budgets with the Regional Manager, Senior Regional Manager, Regional Vice-President, and Asset Manager.
  • Provide regular contract administration reviews and mentor on-site maintenance staff.
  • Develop cost-effective operating-cost reduction programs and assist in due diligence for proposed acquisitions.

Job description

Overview:

Location:

This position can be based in either Charlotte or Raleigh.

 

Why Highmark Residential?

Because every position is considered critical to Highmark’s success and reputation, we take care to employ those who aspire to become the best in their field. Those who succeed at Highmark will do so because they enjoy an empowered, challenging, fulfilling, and financially rewarding workplace!

 

Why we need you:

The Construction Manager works with the Community Directors, Regional Managers, Asset Managers, and Regional Vice Presidents to develop, implement, and oversee Capital Budgets and specific job scopes

 

What Highmark can do for you:

  • Help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions
  • Competitive pay for the market
  • Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates
  • 30% associate rent discount
  • Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment
  • Company-provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending accounts
  • 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match
  • Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement
  • Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave

 

Responsibilities:

What your day to day might look like:

  • Responsible for completing all of the Capital Projects on time and within budget. This task will require contract administration.
  • Submit annual Capital Budgets in conjunction with the Regional Manager and/or Senior Regional Manager, Regional Vice-President, and Asset Manager
  • Provide regular contract administration reviews
  • Provide support as a mentor/trainer for on-site maintenance staff
  • Develop cost-effective programs to save operating costs, (i.e. electric, gas, etc.) working on the property
  • Assist in due diligence for proposed acquisitions
  • Troubleshoot large or extensive property repairs
  • Assist in mold management and training for property personnel
Qualifications:

We're looking for:

  • A high degree of organization and interpersonal skills
  • Affordable Housing experience (preferred)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to direct the work of others
  • Industry accreditations preferred - CAM, CAPS or CPM

Some things we can't live without:

  • At least 5 years of experience in the multifamily industry
  • Must be able to read plans and blueprints
  • Must have knowledge of building and safety codes
  • High school diploma (college degree preferred)
  • Remote position but must be willing and able to travel
  • Valid driver's license

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Req. ID: 2026-9015

 

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