Project manager- ground up affordable housing - ct

Construction Project Manager Ground-Up Multifamily & Affordable Housing

Location: Cromwell, CT

Salary: $135k-$175k based on experience

Build communities. Lead projects. Make a lasting impact. Our client, an established general contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ground-up multifamily residential and affordable housing construction from preconstruction through completion. This is an exciting opportunity to manage projects that create much-needed housing and contribute to the communities they serve. The ideal candidate brings experience delivering similar residential developments and understands how to keep owners, design teams, subcontractors, and field operations working toward the same goals. If you enjoy taking ownership of a project, solving problems, and seeing a building come together from the ground up, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

About the Role

The Project Manager will oversee project planning, budgeting, buyout, scheduling, contract administration, and financial performance while partnering closely with the Superintendent to support successful field execution. We are looking for a hands-on construction professional who can anticipate challenges, communicate clearly, and balance schedule, cost, safety, and quality throughout every phase of construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, maintaining accountability for scope, budget, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Participate in preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, logistics planning, and procurement strategy.
• Manage subcontractor buyout, scope reviews, contract awards, and material procurement, including long-lead items.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Superintendent and subcontractors.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, change orders, cost forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare monthly cost projections and project status reports, identifying potential issues and recommending solutions.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, and other project documentation to keep decisions and approvals moving.
• Lead owner, architect, contractor, and subcontractor coordination meetings, with clear follow-through on action items.
• Review and process subcontractor payment applications, vendor invoices, and owner billing within established monthly deadlines.
• Partner with field leadership to support site safety, quality control, inspections, and timely resolution of construction issues.
• Coordinate with building officials, municipal representatives, and project stakeholders throughout construction.
• Manage punch lists, required documentation, and final turnover to deliver a complete and successful project.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, with a strong background in ground-up multifamily residential construction.
• Affordable housing project experience strongly preferred, including an understanding of the coordination and documentation these developments require.
• Experience with wood-frame and podium construction is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects through multiple phases, from preconstruction and buyout through completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, building systems, and construction sequencing.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, and change orders.
• Proficiency with construction project management software; Procore experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear, professional communication and the ability to build productive relationships with owners, field teams, and trade partners.
• A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to safe, high-quality construction.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

Interested in building housing that makes a difference? We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your multifamily construction experience and what you are looking for in your next role.

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