Construction Project Manager

CDP Builders is the construction division of Community Development Partners, created to expand the organization’s capacity to deliver life-enhancing affordable housing. Founded in 2025, we build on CDP’s proven track record to construct high quality housing on the foundation of CDP’s vision, mission, and values. As an in-house team within the CDP ecosystem, we are passionately committed to the organization’s mission of creating life enhancing affordable housing that transcends the fundamental goal of providing high quality homes by building innovative and sustainable developments with a focus on long-term community engagement. As a mission-driven certified B Corp, we are unique in our field as a for-profit developer that leads with our impact goals. Since our inception in 2011, we have built, preserved or are actively developing over 55 unique affordable housing communities throughout Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado.

This is what we do and we are passionately committed to it, but equally as important is who we are as a team. We believe in forward progress, continuous collaboration, authentic connection, and mixing it all up with a healthy dose of fun. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we offer a full suite of benefits that includes highly subsidized insurance, retirement plan with matching contributions, a sabbatical program, cell phone reimbursement, PTO, and more.

If you are an experienced construction professional who thrives on building structures that last and empower communities, read on. We have an opportunity for a Construction Project Manager to join CDP Builders, CDP’s in-house general contracting company. As the lead Project Manager for the Canvas Apartments in Fremont, CA, you will play a critical role in overseeing multifamily apartment construction projects, ensuring successful execution and alignment with CDP and CDP Builders’ mission of developing and building affordable housing. Your primary work location will be at the project site in Fremont, CA, although you will periodically travel to our Newport Beach office.

Your role will involve:  

• Project Planning and Coordination:
  • Oversee all phases of the construction project(s), from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring the project(s) is(are) delivered on time, within budget, safely and to the highest quality standards.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans in collaboration with project teams.
  • Coordinate with CDP’s development team to align construction goals with broader project objectives.
• Cost Management:
  • Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, complete scope coverage and adherence to project documents.
  • Negotiate contracts and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
  • Track and manage project costs, forecasting potential overruns and recommending corrective actions as needed.
  • Prepare subcontractor and owner change orders, including all back-up documentation, for execution by appropriate parties.
• Construction Oversight:
  • Oversee daily construction activities, in collaboration with the Superintendent, addressing challenges and ensuring adherence to project plans.
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Collaborate with project field staff, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
  • Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, change orders, material submittals, RFIs, permits, consultant reports and meeting minutes.
  • Prepare regular progress reports for internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Track and manage project documentation using various software tools including Autodesk Construction Cloud, Building Connected, Bluebeam, GC Pay, MS Project, etc.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including owners, architects, engineers, and government agencies, including organizing and running weekly project OAC meetings.
  • Facilitate communication among all parties to ensure alignment and resolve conflicts.

If the following describes you, we want to hear from you:  

• Proven track record in construction project management, with experience in multifamily housing projects (50-300 units).
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Build) and MS Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, and regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in construction practices.
• A strong customer focus, with dedication to meeting the expectations, needs and requirements of internal and external customers, successfully gaining their trust and respect.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig in, finding creative solutions to new and old challenges.
• Ability to work successfully both independently and with others, building professional working relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
• Strong planning and organizing skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and while adhering to deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering collaboration among diverse teams.
• Ability to travel to the project location and our Newport Beach, CA office as needed. 
• Familiarity with affordable housing development, including LIHTC-financed projects preferred, but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in the multi-family industry, with a preference for affordable housing construction.
• Knowledge of California construction regulations and general contracting practices.
• Ability to travel to project sites and/or work from project site as needed.
• Familiarity using software programs including MS Word, MS Excel, Procore, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, Clearstory, MS Project, etc.