About the company

SD-Cap Construction Management, LLC is a third-party construction management firm specializing in multifamily renovations, capital improvements, construction due diligence, and owner’s representation throughout the United States.

We work directly with property owners and investors to oversee construction projects, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate contractors, and provide comprehensive project reporting.

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Construction Manager to oversee multifamily renovation and capital improvement projects throughout the United States.

The ideal candidate has hands-on renovation experience, understands construction processes, and is comfortable coordinating contractors, monitoring budgets and schedules, and communicating with clients.

This position requires someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects while working independently and collaboratively with the SD-Cap team.

Essential Job Functions

Construction Oversight & Project Management

• Manage multiple multifamily renovation and capital improvement projects simultaneously.
• Conduct scheduled site visits to evaluate construction progress, workmanship, and adherence to approved scopes of work.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, property management teams, and ownership representatives.
• Monitor contractor performance and hold contractors accountable for project schedules, quality, and completion.
• Identify construction deficiencies, potential delays, unforeseen conditions, and project risks.
• Work with contractors to identify practical, cost-effective solutions to construction issues.
• Coordinate construction activities with property management to minimize disruption to residents and property operations.
• Monitor unit renovation progress and maintain accurate records of completed and outstanding work.
• Coordinate punch list inspections, corrective work, and project closeout activities.

Budget & Financial Management

• Assist with developing and maintaining construction budgets.
• Monitor project expenditures, contract values, contingencies, and budget variances.
• Review contractor proposals, invoices, payment applications, and change orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate change order requests for scope accuracy, pricing, and justification.
• Track construction costs and maintain accurate cost-to-complete projections.
• Identify potential cost overruns and communicate financial concerns proactively.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and recommend cost-saving alternatives.
• Verify completed work and construction progress to support payment recommendations and lender draw documentation.

Project Scheduling & Coordination

• Review and monitor contractor construction schedules, milestones, and completion dates.
• Track project progress against approved schedules and identify potential delays.
• Coordinate with contractors to develop recovery plans when schedules fall behind.
• Monitor contractor manpower and resource allocation to support project schedules.
• Coordinate unit access, construction sequencing, inspections, and project logistics.
• Communicate schedule changes and potential impacts to clients and SD-Cap leadership.

Reporting & Client Communication

• Prepare detailed site observation reports documenting construction progress, deficiencies, photographs, and outstanding issues.
• Maintain accurate project documentation using Smartsheet, CompanyCam, Excel, and other company systems.
• Provide regular project updates addressing budgets, schedules, construction progress, and potential risks.
• Participate in contractor coordination meetings and client conference calls.
• Communicate professionally and proactively with clients, contractors, vendors, and property management personnel.
• Follow up on outstanding items and ensure timely resolution.
• Escalate significant issues to SD-Cap leadership with recommended solutions.
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting in accordance with company expectations.

Pre-Construction & Due Diligence

• Conduct property inspections and due diligence assessments to evaluate existing conditions and identify construction deficiencies.
• Review property condition assessments, engineering reports, inspection findings, and proposed renovation scopes.
• Assist with developing scopes of work, preliminary budgets, and construction schedules.
• Coordinate contractor site walks and competitive bidding.
• Review and level contractor proposals to identify pricing discrepancies, scope gaps, and exclusions.
• Identify potential construction risks and unforeseen conditions.
• Assist with contractor selection and provide recommendations based on pricing, qualifications, and proposed scopes.

Quality Control & Project Closeout

• Monitor construction quality and adherence to approved plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective action with responsible contractors.
• Verify completion of assigned renovation scopes through site observations.
• Coordinate punch list completion and outstanding work.
• Review applicable warranties, closeout documentation, and final payment requests.
• Assist ownership with final project acceptance and turnover.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in construction management, multifamily renovations, general contracting, or related construction operations.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building systems, including interior renovations, roofing, exterior improvements, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, scopes of work, and contractor proposals.
• Working knowledge of construction budgets, schedules, change orders, and project cost tracking.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and general computer applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the United States.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multifamily value-add renovations and capital improvement projects.
• Experience working on occupied multifamily properties.
• Previous experience as a Construction Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Superintendent.
• Familiarity with third-party construction management or owner’s representation.
• Experience with construction due diligence and property condition assessments.
• Experience reviewing contractor payment applications and change orders.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, CompanyCam, and AIA G702/G703 documentation.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally manually lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer: This position is being posted on behalf of our client, SD Cap. Renu, Inc is acting as an intermediary in the recruitment process. We do not make final hiring decisions, and all employment offers are extended directly by the hiring company.