Pre-Construction Manager Atlanta, GA or Dallas, TX

At Cortland we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector our focus on performance innovation and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources autonomy and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

Role Overview

As a Pre-Construction Manger you will lead new construction renovation and CapEx projects across a multimilliondollar multifamily portfolio. Youll manage project performance coordinate with internal and external partners and ensure delivery that meets quality budget schedule and compliance expectations.

Project Coordination & Communication

• Prepare project updates and professional reporting for development teams senior leadership and capital partners
• Facilitate communication among Development Operations contractors consultants and utility providers
• Participate in construction OAC and projectspecific meetings tracking issues and managing documentation
• Support postcompletion issue resolution and report on outstanding items

Budget Contracts & Financial Controls

• Monitor budgets cost updates value engineering opportunities and change order logs to support informed decisionmaking
• Administer change orders pay applications and contractor progress payments including draw reviews invoice approvals and coordination with lending and internal accounting teams
• Assist with construction contract development and permitting processes

Construction Oversight & Quality Management

• Monitor contractor performance for schedule cost contract conformance and overall project quality
• Review design documents throughout development to ensure alignment with standards scope accuracy and constructability
• Conduct field walksincluding box prewalksto verify implementation of design standards and quality expectations
• Track inspections submittals RFIs and construction change directives to maintain project progress and compliance
• Evaluate and report on contractor CPM schedules identifying risks and driving mitigation strategies

Consultant Compliance & Technical Coordination

• Manage external consultants (e.g. ADA envelope geotechnical) to ensure compliance and bestpractice execution
• Coordinate with utility companies and internal design teams to confirm requirements and ensure timely service readiness
• Provide due diligence on site logistics phasing and technical reports during predevelopment

Qualifications

• 5 years of general contracting or construction experience ideally in multifamily groundup projects
• Bachelors degree in construction science engineering or a related field
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to facilitate effective inperson and virtual meetings
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams contractors and consultants
• Highly organized detailoriented and proactive with strong taskmanagement skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industrystandard construction software (e.g. Bluebeam Procore)
• Selfstarter with strong initiative and the ability to thrive in a teamfocused environment
• Willingness to travel as needed

About Cortland

Founded in 2005 Cortland is an international vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment development and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US Cortland combines in-house design construction and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.

Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose performance and people.

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