Construction Manager / Owner's Rep

macdonald companyDenver, CO3 days ago

Occupations

Construction Managers Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Architectural and Engineering Managers

Industries

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)New Housing For-Sale Builders

Macdonald & Company are partnered with a vertically integrated real estate firm focused on affordable housing. We are seeking a Design & Construction Manager to support its continued national growth. This role will lead the front-end planning and coordination for complex, ground-up multifamily projects across the U.S. The ideal candidate will work closely with development, design, and construction teams to scope, budget, and prepare projects for smooth execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all preconstruction efforts for ground-up multifamily projects, from site due diligence and scope definition to design coordination and bid management
Conduct detailed assessments of site conditions and entitlements to develop accurate budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with internal development teams to align design and construction scope with underwriting and financial models
Prepare and refine project budgets leveraging cost history, subcontractor input, and value engineering
Coordinate with design consultants to ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility requirements, and sustainability standards
Identify long-lead materials and oversee early-stage procurement planning
Guide design development to permit-ready drawing sets and clear construction standards for seamless project handoff
Support contract development and ensure scopes, schedules, and safety plans are well defined for general contractors
Lead and improve internal preconstruction processes and tools tailored for large-scale, ground-up developments
Provide internal training and cross-functional support on best practices in affordable housing construction

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field7–10+ years of experience in preconstruction, estimating, or project planning, with a strong focus on ground-up multifamily development
Expertise in site evaluation, building systems, cost modeling, value engineering, and construction sequencing
Strong negotiation skills for contracts, design coordination, and value engineering
Proficiency in construction scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and Microsoft Office
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 30% to support project development across multiple markets

Apply now

Level

ManagerL7

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Construction Managers

Industry

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Posted

3 days ago

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