Construction Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate

• COLUMBIA, SC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, CAHEC Properties Corporation (CPC) CPC is responsible for (i) structuring, negotiating, and closing new and resyndicated development projects, (ii) providing owner representation for properties owned by CPC and its affiliates, and (iii) acquiring affordable properties that are at risk of removal from the affordable housing stock. Through its affiliates, CPC is the Managing Member or General Partner for over two hundred multifamily affordable housing communities and, in this role, is responsible for the physical and economical oversight of each property. Specifically, CPC is responsible to ensure all applicable compliance is maintained, the physical condition of each property is at a high quality, all local, state, and federal reporting requirements are met, and financial commitments to investors and other stakeholders are maintained. CPC is also responsible for overseeing all property and corporate accounting and finance functions of CPC and its affiliated entities.

Position Summary

The Construction Manager is the owner’s primary contact when working with Architects, General Contractors, Inspection Officials and other third parties involved in design and construction of properties owned by CAHEC affiliates. Working with Development Team and Project Manager, the Construction Manager will coordinate developing the construction scope of work and establishing base construction pricing based on the existing condition of property, requirements of funding partners (State HFA’s, Lenders, equity providers, and others) and historical operational / construction data.

During construction, the Construction Manager will work with construction related third parties to address changes in scheduling and scope of work and coordinate inspections and submittals of periodic payment requisitions. Postconstruction the Construction Manager will provide for an orderly close-out of construction by establishing a final inspection and warranty process that includes participation of the Property Manager or other designated CMI employees.

Additionally, this position will assist the Development Team in determining financial viability of pre-selected properties for acquisition and/or rehabilitation, by determining potential repair costs, and performing other assigned development activities.

Qualifications

Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible leadership experience within a senior level management team. which includes construction and design performance management, strategic planning, and budgeting. Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible experience relevant to multifamily property development, portfolio management, and problem resolution.

Experience in multi-family housing construction and design, and property maintenance. Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as real estate management, construction management, architectural, engineering, or other construction related fields. Or an equivalent combination of education and comparable work experience.