Senior Manager, Construction ($130,300.00 - $176,100.00)

Date:  May 15, 2026
Property:  550 NEWPORT CTR (0003)
Location: 

Newport Beach, CA, 92660

Division:  Apartments - Corporate (Apt Corp)
Req ID:  45908

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Construction will manage and coordinate the daily execution of complex capital repair projects from inception to delivery, including the oversight of all field operations, budget control, and schedule implementation. The Senior Manager will direct construction activities to ensure consistency with approved project documents, financial objectives, and internal processes, and will establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all team members across the organization. The Senior Manager will also support the Director or Senior Director, Construction in the successful mitigation of risk and the long-term preservation of capital assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • CONSTRUCTION
    • Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor the General Contractor’s site safety program and verify construction progress is in adherence to design standards.
    • Review project schedules, subcontractor issues, and City requirements with the General Contractor’s Project Manager and Superintendent to ensure on-time delivery.
    • Manage the Request for Information and submittals process by coordinating between field teams and consultants to resolve technical queries and ensure compliance with contract documents.
    • Manage the submittals process.
    • Review and evaluate Change Order requests with the General Contractor’s Project Manager and Superintendent.
    • Review and initial all Change Orders and draw requests prior to final sign-off by the Director or Senior Director.
    • Collaborate with the Director to update project budgets on a weekly basis and provide formal project updates to key stakeholders.

 

  • CLOSEOUT / POST-CONSTRUCTION:
    • Lead the project closeout and turnover process by coordinating warranties, as-built drawings, Operations and Maintenance manuals, and the Notice of Cessation with the Operations team.

Additional Skills:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide clear technical feedback to project teams.
  • Advanced proficiency in all Google Suite or Microsoft products (Docs/Word, Slides/Powerpoint, Sheets/Excel); as well as Smartsheet.

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) 

Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in multifamily construction (project manager or equivalent experience)
  • 4+ years of experience in construction management or engineering

Additional Requirements:

  • Occasional travel required
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30 HOUR Construction certification (California)
  • Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $130,300.00 - $176,100.00

 

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

 


About Us:
Irvine Company Apartment Communities (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio of more than 125 resort-style apartment communities in coastal California’s most desirable locations: San Diego, Orange County, West Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

With world-class amenities, resort-like surroundings and an unparalleled commitment to customer service, Irvine Company Apartment Communities redefines the rental-living experience.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Apply today to join our employee community, and learn more about Irvine Company, our legacy and our guiding principles.


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