Construction Manager

Position Title:

Construction Manager

Department:
Construction & Design

Reports To:

Vice President of Construction

Location:

Hybrid – Corporate Office with regular travel to active project sites

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Evergreen Real Estate Group is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to serve as the owner’s representative for multi-family ground-up development and senior housing construction projects across the Midwest. This role is responsible for leading projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring delivery aligns with approved scope, budget, schedule, financing requirements, and Evergreen’s quality standards. The Construction Manager provides hands‑on leadership during pre‑construction while actively overseeing on‑site construction activities performed by third‑party general contractors and partners.

Acting as the central point of coordination, this role manages project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication, while ensuring compliance with safety standards, building codes, and quality requirements. Working closely with internal development teams, the Construction Manager directly manages architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to maintain continuity, control costs and risk, and drive schedule performance across all phases of the project lifecycle.

This position supports Evergreen’s expanding portfolio of new construction assisted living, senior housing, and multi‑family projects by fostering accountability, efficiency, and innovation throughout project execution.

• Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, milestones, resources, and deliverables.
• Establish and maintain project schedules using PMIS and industry‑standard scheduling tools.
• Adjust timelines proactively to address delays, changes, or unforeseen challenges.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to finalize designs and confirm constructability.

• Prepare comprehensive budgets covering labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Monitor and control expenditures, keeping projects within approved budgets.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and financial reports; resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Identify cost‑saving strategies and negotiate favorable contract terms with suppliers and subcontractors.

• Determine and allocate required resources (personnel, materials, equipment).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Oversee subcontractors and construction crews, assigning tasks and supervising performance.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, union agreements, and safety standards.

• Enforce Evergreen’s quality standards across all construction phases.
• Perform regular site inspections to ensure adherence to specifications, drawings, and codes.
• Resolve defects, deficiencies, and non‑conformities quickly to prevent delays.
• Maintain documentation of inspections, corrective actions, and compliance reporting.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulators.
• Provide timely project updates, progress reports, and risk assessments.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to resolve conflicts and coordinate deliverables.
• Prepare presentations and correspondence for internal leadership and external partners.

• Oversee daily on‑site operations, ensuring compliance with safety and legal requirements.
• Manage site logistics including deliveries, equipment use, and waste removal.
• Ensure timely execution of construction milestones and deadlines.

• Maintain comprehensive records including contracts, permits, drawings, and progress logs.
• Track KPIs and project metrics to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Submit all required reports to clients, regulatory agencies, and Evergreen leadership.
• Archive complete project documentation for compliance and future reference.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering,…