Senior Project Manager - Multifamily Construction

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Construction Project Manager embraces SoLa’s housing mission and is passionate about promoting SoLa’s short and long-term goals. Lead and manage the full breath of the construction life cycle from pre-construction and construction completion on ground-up, multi-family affordable housing projects. SPM will lead and manage the execution of SoLa’ standardized construction process and delivery methods by unit and product types within budget, schedule, quality, and end-user experience. Responsible for tactical planning and coordination of third party general contractors in concert with construction activities to ensure timely construction completions and “heads on beds” milestones are achieved with consistency.

• 1,300+ units under construction 
• 900+ units permitted and ready to start construction in 2024
• 600+ units to be completed for 2024 occupancy
• 800+ units to be completed for 2025 occupancy
• 1,000+ units to be completed for 2026 occupancy

*Salary Range: $160,000-$200,000*

ABOUT THE COMPANY

SoLa Impact is an award-winning social impact, development, and investment company focused exclusively on creating high-quality affordable housing in low-income, Black and brown communities. Over the last several years, we have raised almost $500 million in equity --- allowing us to deploy well over $1.5 billion – toward addressing the housing crisis in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Founded with the belief that smart investment can drive socioeconomic change, SoLa Impact focuses on creating sustainable, dignified living environments that empower residents and uplift neighborhoods. Only five years after starting its first ground-up project, SoLa Impact was recognized as the 16th largest developer in the nation, and the largest developer based in California by the National Multifamily Housing Council. 

As part of SoLa Impact's broader mission to create social and economic opportunities, our innovative co-working and entrepreneurship hub The Beehive serves as a catalyst for change, empowering local entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and contribute to the revitalization of their neighborhoods. At SoLa Impact, we believe that socioeconomic advancement is a right, not a privilege, and we are committed to making this vision a reality. Join us and be part of a high-achieving team that not only focuses on building affordable housing, but creating opportunities and hope for a better future.

Requirements

• Lead and manage a project oriented construction management team comprised of project engineers and construction administrative accountants s from pre-construction to CofO and occupancy on concurrent multi family residential construction projects
• Lead and prepare the GMP bid process, short-list qualified general contractors to in the selection and hiring of qualified general contractors
• Lead and coordinate with all key stakeholders, including the authorities having jurisdiction, utility companies, public works, city and county entities whom issue permits and require approval for completion of projects, to facilitate a streamlined construction from start to completion
• Facilitate daily/weekly status meetings to refine workflow processes to meet the need for speed and quality.
• Demonstrate stewardship in executing construction deliveries on budget and on schedule based on SOLA’s “for profit” affordable housing mission.
• Regularly conduct site visits ensuring GCs are performing per the terms and conditions of the contract documents and track project accuracy and completeness.
• Take ownership of hard cost budget and schedule, recommend proactive measures to keep to budget and schedule, and stay ahead of issues.
• Create and share comprehensive schedule and budget control tools, including spreadsheets and other relevant resources, to monitor expenditure and ensure the completion of all critical paths within the specified project timeline
• Provide weekly and monthly written updates key metrics to critical paths and milestone activities.
• Foster effective collaboration with various departments, such as Accounting, Purchasing, Leasing, Acquisition, and Development, to ensure seamless integration throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with Construction Administration and field contractors to monitor construction co