Project Manager

About the Position

DevCo US Construction is hiring for a Full-Time Construction Project Manager to join our collaborative team in Mesa, AZ (Recker Gardens project)! Responsible for overseeing our new ground-up construction project for DevCo US Construction. The Project Manager will utilize fundamental Construction Management best practices to complete projects including construction terminology, law and statutes for each state, health and safety laws, blueprint reading, and work with the Development Manager, taking a project from conception, planning, design, budgeting, construction through project completion.

 

About the Company

DevCo Residential is a family of companies including DevCo US Construction, DevCo Preservation and HNN Communities. DevCo Residential is a privately held real estate investment company with almost 40 years of experience. Founded in 1994, the company and its affiliates develop, own, and manage over 14,000 affordable and market rate apartment units throughout the United States. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, DevCo is one of the largest providers of affordable housing in Washington State. Together, we professionally develop, build and own multi-family affordable apartment communities. We understand the importance of affordable housing and make it our mission to keep quality our top priority.

 

Mission:

DevCo Residential Group’s mission is to develop, construct and manage high-quality multifamily housing that provides stability, fosters growth and delivers long-term value to our residents and stakeholders.

 

Vision:

DevCo’s vision is to be a leading developer, builder and manager of quality multifamily housing throughout the western US.

 

Values:

• Quality: We deliver excellence in every aspect of our work.
• Commitment: We honor our promises with unwavering dedication.
• Teamwork: We achieve more together through collaboration and respect.
• Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in all we do.

 

Pay Details: $115,000 to $145,000 in Annual Salary + Performance bonus target of 15%

Schedule: Monday to Friday with a schedule as agreed upon with the hiring manager.

 

Benefits Offered

• 100% company paid medical benefits for employee coverage.
• 100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability benefits for employee coverage.
• Best-in-class voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 4% contributed by the employee.
• Discretionary bonus programs.
• Eligibility for a 30% housing discount consideration.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling service
• Company-sponsored industry training and certifications.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• Up to 12 paid holidays each year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate and monitor the planning, design, and construction or renovation projects using fundamental project management Best Practices.
• Work with project team to develop and maintain project scope, schedule and budget using computer applications and approved process.
• Review each assigned projects and develop Request for Proposals through completed contract documents for each project.
• Support the Development Manager by assisting with property condition assessments, interviewing and hiring of professional services for each assigned project.
• Support and manage allocated project funds for each assigned project. Maintain good stewardship of these funds.
• Support assigned Development Manager for any new construction and renovation needs.
• Document and report status of scope, schedule and budget changes throughout construction using established software (Smartsheet).
• Develop and maintain a list of qualified Architects, Engineers and Construction Contractors
• Travel to DevCo Preservation project sites and perform on-site inspections and project related meetings as needed.

• Complete assigned tasks by deadlines and communicate any obstacles with your supervisor in advance.
• Attend training classes as scheduled and assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with all aspects of construction management, including construction terminology, law and statutes for each state, health and safety laws, blueprint reading, and taking a project from conception, planning, budgeting, through completion.
• Familiarity with Low Income Housing Tax Credits and philosophy, including a basic understanding of useful life expectations and value of interior and exterior components.
• Must be a team player and understand the importance that each position contributes to the department.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to work productively in a fast paced, multi-tasked, and changing environment.
• Computer proficiency to include the use of email (Outlook), spreadsheets (Excel), documents (Word), scheduling software (MS Project), PowerPoint, SharePoint, and any other programs as needed.
• Manage the design, construction, and engineering efforts both remotely and without familiarity of the property/project.
• Excellent communication skills are required at all times.

 

Scope/Financial Responsibility:

The Project Manager is responsible for the construction budget. Our goal is to complete all of the assigned projects in the allocated budget period and within the identified schedule and budget.

• 4-year degree in a construction related field or commensurate field experience.
• 5-7 years work experience in construction project management with proven ability to use multiple types of software to efficiently manage projects.
• 1-5 years work experience in multi-family construction industry recommended.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English in a manner sufficient to carry out duties.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screen required.
• Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. meeting I-9 guidelines.

 

DevCo US Construction is an equal opportunity employer.