Construction Manager in Deerfield Beach, Florida at ACRUVA CAPITAL PARTNERS II LLC
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Job Description
The Construction Manager (CM) serves as ACRUVA’s primary owner’s representative throughout the full lifecycle of
affordable housing construction projects. Working closely with the Senior Vice President of Development, Development
Managers, general contractors, architects, lenders, equity investors, and state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs), the CM
ensures all projects are delivered in full compliance with LIHTC QAP commitments, HFA requirements, lender covenants,
and green building standards. Projects range from approximately 60 to 240+ units, including new ground-up construction
and rehabilitation developments
Participate in pre-development meetings with development
team, architects, engineers, and consultants to review project
scope, schedule, and budget assumptions.
• Review architectural drawings, civil plans, structural and MEP
engineering documents for constructability, budget alignment,
and QAP compliance including ADA/UFAS and green building
certifications.
• Assist in evaluation and selection of general contractors,
including review of qualifications, insurance, bonding capacity,
and MBE/WBE participation plans.
• Lead or support the competitive bid process; review contractor
proposals and prepare bid-leveling analyses for leadership and
lender/investor approval.
• Review and negotiate AIA contract documents
(A101/A102/A201) to ensure owner protections, lender
requirements, and LIHTC-specific provisions are incorporated.
• Establish project-specific construction schedules, milestone
matrices, and reporting protocols prior to commencement.
Construction Phase Oversight
• Serve as ACRUVA’s owner’s representative on all assigned
projects; maintain consistent presence on job sites through
regular scheduled and unannounced site visits.
• Monitor general contractor performance against approved
project schedule and budget; identify delays, cost overruns,
and scope deviations promptly.
• Review and process monthly construction draw requests
including AIA G702/G703 pay applications, lien waivers, stored
materials documentation, and cost-to-complete schedules.
• Review, evaluate, and process RFIs and RFCs; assess scope,
schedule, and budget impact of all proposed change orders
and provide written recommendations.
• Coordinate and attend weekly OAC meetings; prepare or review
agendas, maintain minutes, and ensure action items are
tracked to completion.
• Monitor compliance with QAP commitments including unit
count, unit mix, accessible unit percentages, green building
standards, and amenity commitments.
• Maintain project-level safety oversight; ensure GC safety plan is
implemented, OSHA standards are maintained, and incidents
are documented.
Completion, Closeout & Placed-in-Service
• Manage the transition from construction to occupancy; oversee
punch lists, certificate of occupancy processes, and final
inspections.
• Prepare and maintain a comprehensive project closeout
package including as-built drawings, O&M manuals,
warranties, and lender/investor final draw documentation.
• Coordinate the placed-in-service process for LIHTC projects,
working with accountants, legal counsel, and HFA for timely
IRS Form 8609 applications and cost certification.
• Ensure delivery of all green building certification documentation
within required timelines (Enterprise Green Communities,
ENERGY STAR, HERS ratings).
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned, cost
variance analyses, and schedule performance data.
Rehabilitation & Preservation Projects
• Manage occupied rehabilitation projects with careful attention to
resident relocation coordination, phasing plans, and minimizing
disruption to existing tenants.
• Oversee scope development on rehabilitation projects including
capital needs assessments (CNAs), physical condition
assessments, and life safety reviews.
• Coordinate with property management teams during in-place
rehabilitation to ensure safe, habitable conditions are
maintained throughout construction.
Reporting, Documentation & Communication
• Prepare and deliver monthly construction status reports to
senior executives, development team, lenders, and equity
investors including schedule status, budget-to-actual, and
contingency utilization.
• Maintain a complete, well-organized project file for each
development including contracts, permit sets, RFI logs, change
order logs, meeting minutes, and draw documentation.
• Support the development team in responding to lender and
investor information requests, HFA construction monitoring
inquiries, and audit documentation requests.
• Collaborate with land acquisition and underwriting teams to
validate construction cost estimates and identify schedule or
cost risks prior to application submission
Education & Experience
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive
construction management experience,
with substantial portion in affordable
housing, LIHTC multifamily, or
HUD-assisted multifamily
construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction
Management, Civil Engineering,
Architecture, or related field preferred;
equivalent experience considered.
• Demonstrated experience managing
ground-up multifamily construction
from pre-construction through
placed-in-service closeout, including
LIHTC equity, HOME, SAIL, or other
public subsidy layering.
• Direct experience managing the
construction draw process including
AIA G702/G703 pay applications and
coordination with construction
lenders.
• Experience working with state Housing
Finance Agencies and familiarity with
QAP requirements and HFA
inspection protocols.
• Professional certifications (PMP, LEED
AP, CCM, or Enterprise Green
Communities) are a strong
advantage.
Technical Skills
• Thorough knowledge of multifamily
construction methods, materials,
systems (structural, MEP, civil), and
applicable building codes.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting
architectural drawings, civil and
structural plans, MEP documents,
specifications, and construction
schedules.
• Strong working knowledge of AIA
contract documents (A101, A102,
A201) and standard construction
management practices.
• Ability to analyze construction cost
estimates, budgets, and
cost-to-complete reports to identify
variances and risks.
• Familiarity with green building
standards: Enterprise Green
Communities, LEED for Homes,
ENERGY STAR Multifamily, and
HERS ratings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
experience with Procore, Buildertrend,
Sage, or similar construction
management software preferred.
• Familiarity with Davis-Bacon wage
compliance requirements on federally
assisted projects strongly preferred.
Soft Skills & Culture Fit
• Strong written and verbal
communication skills; ability to
communicate construction issues
clearly to non-technical team
members, lenders, and investors.
• Exceptional organizational skills and
ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously across different
geographies and stages.
• Demonstrated ability to hold
contractors accountable while
maintaining productive, professional
working relationships.
• High degree of personal integrity and
commitment to the mission of
affordable housing; alignment with
ACRUVA’s core values.
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies
issues early and brings solutions to
the team.
• Working Conditions: Regular travel
(40–60%) to project sites in Florida,
Puerto Rico, and other markets.
Comfortable on active construction
sites. Valid driver’s license required