Caplow Manzano is hiring a construction project manager to oversee residential construction projects from pre-construction to final closeout while directly supporting the Director of Construction in driving overall project success. This candidate will develop detailed cost estimations, manage the full bidding process, and act as the primary liaison between subcontractors, consultants, and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction projects from pre-construction through final closeout;

• Act as the central point of contact between the design team, construction team, and all external vendors and subcontractors;

• Develop detailed, accurate cost estimations from early-stage conceptual sketches through final construction documents;

• Manage the bidding process from start to finish. Source quotes, analyze vendor proposals, and perform apples-to-apples comparisons;

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and trades. Negotiate competitive pricing, lead times, and terms;

• Work collaboratively with design and construction team to vet alternative materials, fixtures, or fabrication methods to lower costs without compromising company standards;

• Build and maintain an internal, up-to-date database of unit costs, vendor lead times, and reliable subcontractors.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction, engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience in the field;

• A minimum of 3 years work experience post-degree or at least 6 years in the field with no degree;

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities;

• Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings and specifications;

• Strong communication skills; sense of humor; poise under pressure;