Site Manager – Ground-Up Multifamily Development
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Job Summary
Site Manager Ground-Up Multifamily Development
Brooklyn NY
$250000 $350000
Description / Position Overview
Large-scale real estate developer is seeking a senior Site Manager to lead major ground-up multifamily developments with direct experience overseeing projects exceeding 500 units.
This role exists because large-scale projects fail when field execution lacks structure urgency and operational control. The company needs a proven field operator who has already led highly complex multifamily developments at scale and knows how to keep large active jobsites moving without losing accountability sequencing or momentum.
This is a highly hands-on leadership role responsible for full onsite execution from pre-construction through completion. The right person will own field operations drive subcontractor accountability solve issues quickly and maintain strong execution across every phase of the project lifecycle.
Candidates must have proven experience overseeing 500 unit ground-up multifamily developments.
Yiddish speaking preferred.
Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Execution
Lead onsite execution of large-scale ground-up multifamily developments exceeding 500 units
Own projects from pre-construction through final delivery
Maintain daily operational control across large active jobsites
Coordinate subcontractors consultants engineers architects and field teams
Scheduling & Operational Control
Drive scheduling sequencing and trade coordination across all phases
Maintain site organization accountability and operational momentum
Identify and solve execution issues before they impact timelines or delivery
Ensure field operations align with project milestones and ownership expectations
Accountability & Problem Solving
Hold subcontractors and field teams accountable for execution standards
Resolve coordination and construction issues quickly and decisively
Maintain strong onsite leadership presence throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure projects remain operationally organized and moving forward under pressure
Ownership Partnership
Partner directly with ownership and senior leadership throughout execution
Provide visibility into project progress risks and operational challenges
Ensure projects remain aligned operationally financially and strategically
Requirements
Proven experience overseeing ground-up multifamily developments exceeding 500 units
Strong field operations and pre-construction experience
Ability to lead large active jobsites with multiple trades simultaneously
Experience driving scheduling sequencing and trade coordination at scale
Strong leadership communication and execution skills
Comfortable operating in fast-moving high-pressure construction environments
Ability to solve problems quickly and maintain project momentum
Yiddish speaking preferred
Must be onsite in Brooklyn NY
Must-Haves
Ground-up multifamily construction experience
Experience overseeing 500 unit developments
Strong onsite operational leadership
Pre-construction involvement
Full project lifecycle ownership experience
Proven execution leadership on large active jobsites
Success in This Role Looks Like
Large-scale projects remain on schedule and operationally organized
Trade coordination issues are resolved before causing major delays
Field teams and subcontractors operate with accountability and urgency
Ownership has confidence in site leadership and execution
Projects maintain strong operational momentum through completion
Execution issues are identified and solved before impacting delivery
This is a strong opportunity for a proven construction operator who wants meaningful ownership over major multifamily developments at scale.
If you have successfully led 500 unit ground-up projects and know how to drive execution across highly active jobsites this role offers significant ownership visibility and long-term opportunity.
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Manager
About Company
Mai Placement is an executive recruitment firm specializing in placing high-level candidates across diverse industries by leveraging industry-specific expertise and an intuitive, research-backed matching process geared toward long-term success.