Construction Manager

Company Overview

Berkshire Residential Investments is a people-first real estate investment company who values not only the impact we make as a company, but the time we spend together in our high-performing teams. We value individual skills and perspectives to allow us to best serve our employees, investors, residents, and other stakeholders.

If you’re interested in a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work each day, come join our talented and growing team at Berkshire Residential Investments. Our environment of entrepreneurial spirit, culture of expertise and our people-first approach will allow you to thrive while continuing to grow in your career.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the VP of Construction Operations, the Construction Manager will own and drive Capital and Redevelopment Projects for Berkshire owned or operated apartment communities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Construction Manager will assume all industry standard construction Manager duties; overseeing multiple capital projects and newly acquired multifamily apartments including but not limited to:

Assisting in development of scope of work

Assist in due diligence for prospective new acquisitions and convert underwriting to Company budget formats

Aid Manager in coordinating and sharing all asset redevelopment plans marked for execution with our operations group (managers and AVP, Property Management) to set vision and expectations of a planned redevelopment

Aid Manager in developing multiple improvement scenarios for consideration as a result of market research and VP-Operations directives

Aid Manager in developing relationships with major redevelopment contractors/vendors and apply those relationships early in the process for bidding and strategizing purposes

Aid Manager in creating execution (and implementation) strategy/schedule for optimum redevelopment plan (interior & exterior)

Negotiating and finalizing the bid process

Awarding contracts

Value engineering of scopes

Overseeing onsite construction and redevelopment projects

Accept work

Manage reporting process including

Review and approve change orders and pay

Have understanding and assist in development of pro-forma and capital budgeting

Consistently demonstrate use of tact and

Knowledge/Experience:

At least two years construction management experience

Aptitude for organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple priorities, using critical thinking and problem solving

Demonstrated multi-modal communication style that reaches every stakeholder, specifically excellent verbal, and written communications

Ability to communicate with and manage up to senior management

Collaborative working style with inclusive work and thinking behaviors, commitment to excellence in teams and work product, with a strong work ethic

Demonstrate emotional intelligence in high pressure and sensitive situations

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and communications of information

Develop productive working relationships with all team members including internal clients and external third parties

Demonstrated high level of ethics and integrity with a straightforward and honest approach

Demonstrated management skills with track record of building teams and identifying, mentoring, and growing talent in-person and virtual

Technical/Educational Requirements:

Construction Management degree preferred

Demonstrated ability to use and learn new technology (e.g., computers/hardware, mobile, software, cloud- based programs)

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, Power Point)

Berkshire Residential offers an excellent benefits package , focusing on our employees’ total health and wellness. We offer programs and incentives that promote physical, mental, financial, and behavioral wellbeing both within and beyond our workplace. Current anticipated annual base salary range: $115,000 - $150,000. Base salary within the range will be determined by various factors including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills and qualifications. Please visit our Careers page for full details – and to learn more about how we value our employees.

We believe

Berkshire Residential values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging . Berkshire is committed to providing equal opportunity in all practices, including employees and applicants for employment. We ensure that decisions affecting employees are made without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.