Construction Manager

Position Title: Construction Manager

Department: Construction & Design

Reports To: VP of Construction

Location: Central Ohio (Columbus, Dayton) – weekly travel to jobsites

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $120,000-140,000 + Bonus

Job Summary

Evergreen Real Estate Group is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as the owners representative on our ground-up assisted living/senior housing projects in Ohio. This is a construction-focused role: overseeing third-party general contractors in the field, with weekly travel to active jobsites, to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to Evergreens quality standards.

The Construction Manager owns the day-to-day GC relationship, actively manages pay applications, schedules, and budgets on behalf of the owner, handles lender and investor construction monitoring, and leads the opening process through a successful handoff from contractor to operator. The role supports pre-construction as needed but is primarily accountable for execution from groundbreaking through opening.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Oversight & GC Management

- Serve as the owners representative on active jobsites, with weekly site visits across Ohio to verify progress, quality, and safety.

- Manage the day-to-day relationship with the third-party general contractor and hold the GC accountable to contract scope, schedule, and quality.

- Lead OAC meetings and drive timely resolution of RFIs, submittals, and field issues with the GC, architect, and engineers.

- Verify work conforms to drawings, specifications, and code; identify construction risks early and escalate with recommended solutions.

Pay Applications, Budget & Cost Control

- Review and approve monthly pay applications, including line-item review, subcontractor backup, lien waivers, and stored materials.

- Track the construction budget, contingency, and change orders; challenge scope and pricing before approval.

- Maintain owner-side cost reporting (budget vs. cost to date vs. cost to complete) and flag variances early.

- Coordinate the monthly draw package with the development and accounting teams.

Schedule Management

- Review the GCs baseline schedule and monthly updates; validate logic, critical path, and claimed progress against field conditions.

- Track milestones against the financing and opening schedule and require recovery plans when the schedule slips.

Lender, Investor & Monitoring Reporting

- Prepare and submit monthly construction monitoring reports on behalf of the owner to lenders, investors, and agencies.

- Host and manage lender and investor construction consultant site visits; respond to their reports and close out open items.

- Maintain the documentation needed for draw approvals, inspections, and compliance.

Owner-Coordinated Construction Items

- Manage owner-furnished and owner-contracted scopes outside the GC contract (FF&E, low-voltage/IT, signage, utilities, operator-driven items) and align their timing with the GC schedule.

- Coordinate owner-driven design changes with the architect and engineers; confirm constructability and cost impact before authorizing.

Opening & Handoff to Operator

- Lead the opening process: punch list, final inspections, certificate of occupancy, licensing walk-throughs, and systems commissioning.

- Manage the handoff from contractor to operator, including training, warranties, O&M manuals, keys, and as-built documents.

- Coordinate move-in readiness with the operator and manage warranty follow-up through the first year of operations.

Education & Experience

- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent field experience.

- 7+ years of construction project management experience; ground-up multi-family or senior housing experience strongly preferred.

- Experience as an owners representative working with third-party GCs, including pay application review, schedule review, and lender/investor construction monitoring.

- Working knowledge of building codes and licensing/occupancy requirements for assisted living in Ohio preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

- PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCM (Certified Construction Manager) preferred.

- OSHA 30-Hour Certification preferred.

- Valid drivers license and ability to travel weekly to jobsites across Ohio required.

Technical & Physical Skills

- Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.

- Strong command of construction means and methods, sequencing, and cost control.

- Proficient in MS Project or Primavera P6, Procore or similar PMIS, and Excel.

- Comfortable on active jobsites and able to navigate all areas of a project under construction.

Skills

- Owners Representation – Protects the owners interests while maintaining a productive, professional GC relationship.

- Financial Acumen – Reviews pay applications, backup, and change orders with rigor; keeps projects within budget.

- Technical Knowledge – Applies construction methods, codes, and design requirements in the field.

- Communication – Delivers clear, timely reporting to leadership, lenders, investors, and the operator.

- Problem-Solving – Anticipates issues and drives practical resolution under schedule pressure.

- Organization – Manages multiple projects, draws, and deadlines at once.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

- Work is performed in both office and active construction site environments, with weekly travel to jobsites across Ohio.

- Regular exposure to outdoor weather, noise, dust, and physical hazards; ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and navigate uneven surfaces.

- May require occasional evening or weekend work to meet project deadlines and openings.

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.