Pre-Construction Project Manager, Estimating - Related Affordable

Overview

Related Affordable is seeking an experienced construction professional with multi-family experience to join its Affordable Construction Management team as a Pre-Construction Project Manager for Estimating, Scoping and Budgeting. The Pre-Construction PM will develop the initial project scope and budget for Related Affordable’s upcoming deal pipeline and potential portfolio acquisitions. The role involves working closely with the Acquisitions and Construction Management teams to ensure that future rehabs and renovations are appropriately scoped and budgeted.

• Visit sites to evaluate existing conditions and identify and capture scope necessary for construction/rehabilitation and major capex projects.
• Prepare and recommend initial scope for rehabilitation and major capex projects while considering tenant needs and Related Affordables mission as steward of existing affordable housing.
• Prepare comparative and cost studies to substantiate estimated scope; ensure scopes adhere to RA Construction Standards by working with the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Coordinate and lead internal scoping and pre-bid meetings with development and construction teams. Coordinate third-party consultants and other external parties as necessary.
• Work closely with quality assurance and general contractors during the bidding process to ensure optimal budget pricing and bidding.
• Support the construction manager in the construction ramp-up and initial project management.
• Act as the owner’s representative during the annual property budget process to ensure that major capital needs projects are forecasted accurately.
• Collaborate with the property management facilities team to prepare and review project scope for major capex work.

• $120,000 - $180,000 / year
• Annual performance-based bonus

• Technical work experience and/or college degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, cost estimating, or a similar field.
• 7-10 years of construction estimating experience required.
• Strong knowledge of architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
• Strong existing relationships with general contractors, architects, surveyors, and other contractors a plus/preferred.
• Effective communication, organization, and time management skills: ability to interface effectively and professionally with executive leadership and department teams.
• Ideal candidate is highly self-motivated and thrives in a dynamic work environment with a flexible, adaptable work style.
• Based in New York City and travel up to 50% along the East Coast, Midwest, the South and potentially the West, if warranted.

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