Construction Development Manager in Irvine

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Job Description

Construction Manager (Owner’s Representative) | Multifamily Development Platform (Irvine, CA)

Location: Irvine, CA (in-office 4 days a week, with periodic site visits)

Compensation: $140,000 base (target) + bonus

Travel: Approximately 15–25%

The Opportunity

A well-capitalized North American real estate development and investment platform (backed by a larger global parent organization) is growing its team in Irvine and adding a Construction Manager to support a multifamily pipeline. This is an owner-side seat with real influence, built for someone who enjoys strategic oversight, clean execution, and partnering with best-in-class general contractors and consultants.

You will help drive outcomes across multiple concurrent projects by focusing on schedule, budget, risk, reporting, and controls — without being stuck in day-to-day field superintendent mode.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the owner’s representative for multifamily construction projects from precon through closeout
• Review and validate:
• Schedules and critical path impacts
• Pay applications, requisitions, and draw packages
• Change orders and contingency usage
• Budget updates, cost-to-complete, and variance explanations
• Coordinate with development, asset management, lenders, and third-party stakeholders to ensure clear documentation and consistent reporting
• Partner closely with general contractors and project teams to flag risks early and propose practical mitigation plans
• Track project KPIs and produce executive-level updates that are concise, accurate, and action-oriented
• Participate in milestone site visits and key meetings, ensuring alignment across all parties

What They’re Looking For

• 5–10+ years of experience in multifamily construction (owner’s rep, developer, GC PM, or construction management consultant background)
• Strong understanding of ground-up multifamily delivery and the full construction lifecycle
• Proven ability to manage draws, pay apps, change orders, budgets, and schedule controls
• Comfortable overseeing multiple projects and communicating clearly with senior leadership
• Experience with tools like Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Excel (or comparable platforms)
• Bachelor’s degree (real estate, construction management, engineering, or related). MRED/MSRE is a plus.

Why Candidates Like This Type of Role

• Owner-side visibility and impact: you influence outcomes, not just report on them
• Portfolio exposure: multiple concurrent projects and a growing pipeline
• Structured environment: strong reporting standards, financial controls, and clear decision-making
• Growth runway: North American platform scaling with support from a larger parent organization

Interested

If you’re looking for an owner-side role where you can apply sharp construction judgment, manage risk proactively, and help leadership stay ahead of the curve across multiple projects, apply here or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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