Assistant Construction Manager

At Cortland you map the story of your success. We dont adhere to the status quo we love outside industry perspective and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily our high performance continues to drive exponential growth and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills you can forge your own career path love what you do and let it show.

Cortland Build is seeking a highly motivated MultiFamily Assistant Construction Manager to join our dynamic team. This individual will assist in overseeing and managing the successful execution of multifamily ValueAdd and Capital Expenditure Renovations. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of multifamily construction with experience or internship in multifamily or commercial construction or renovation. The position requires a strong emphasis on project buyout cost management contract drafting and detailed project scheduling. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering exceptional results for our inhouse general contracting team.

• Help Oversee the planning execution and successful completion of multifamily projects.
• Assist with planning and executing Unit Renovations Amenity Upgrades Exterior Upgrades and more with minimal disruption to residents
• Manage daytoday activities onsite and coordinate with internal stakeholders subccontractors and vendors.
• Work closely with the Construction Manager to gain handson experience in managing project budgets including buyout subcontractor negotiation change orders the Pay Application process and vendor coordination.
• Familiar with accepted building practices including techniques code requirements market pricing and permitting processes
• Oversee subcontractor performance ensuring that work is completed on time within scope and to the required quality. Manage contract negotiations and ensure adherence to contract terms
• Assist the Construction Manager and PreConstruction team on due diligence walks assessing renovation needs estimating repair costs and writing out summaries of overall property conditions
• Track change order requests respond to feedback from property management personnel prepare reports and share overall project goals and details with senior managers

The Impact You Can Make

• Your teams projects are completed on time within budget of the highest quality.
• The operational success rate for the projects you help manage has never been higher thanks to your close attention to detail and recommendations for improvement.
• The Construction Manager raves about your industry knowledge and knack for finding creative solutions to construction renovation and contractor challenges

• Passion for Constuction and Real Estate
• Proven project coordination skills for each stage of construction and renovation
• Strong analytical problemsolving and costing skills
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse array of people
• Bachelors degree in Construction Engineering Business Management or Architecture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Project) and Timberline

At Cortland we create reimagine and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta GA we have communities and regional offices all over the country as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management we do it all to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life where hospitality is always a given each detail is worth a second thought and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents associates and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer and were proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website please email or call 404.965.3988. Cortland is a drugfree workplace. Cortland participates in everify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.