Construction Manager

People Architects is excited to partner with a well established property management company to recruit a Construction Manager in Akron, Ohio (Summit County).

Summary: This role is about managing a project from idea to reality with all of the steps in between. The Construction Manager will be hands-on, working directly alongside ownership, with the ability to lead projects across a dynamic portfolio and build something that lasts. This is a well established, hands-on company with a mix of residential and commercial property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage development and construction projects from initial concept through final completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, Gantt charts, milestones, and deliverables.
• Proactively identify risks, delays, and budget concerns before they impact project outcomes.
• Lead permitting, entitlement, zoning, and municipal approval processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with municipalities, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
• Attend Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and City Council meetings as necessary.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, surveyors, and consultants.
• Conduct regular site visits and jobsite supervision; hold contractors accountable for schedule, quality, safety, and budget.
• Review project drawings, specifications, change orders, and construction documentation.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and track expenditures against budget.
• Review bids, proposals, and contractor pricing.
• Partner with ownership to evaluate acquisitions, development opportunities, and assist with property due diligence.
• Support long-term capital planning across the portfolio.
• Help establish repeatable project management systems and processes that scale with company growth.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred):

• 5+ years of experience in construction management, development, owner's representative, or related environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong budgeting, estimating, and cost-control experience.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and vendors.
• Experience navigating zoning, permitting, and municipal approval processes.
• Proficiency with Excel and project scheduling tools.
• Jobsite supervision experience.
• Commercial real estate, retail, multifamily, or development experience preferred.
• Experience attending Planning Commission, Zoning Board, or City Council meetings preferred.