Construction Manager

New Yesterday

Groundfloor is seeking a Construction Manager to join our expanding Real Estate team. In this role, you’ll utilize your construction expertise, project management experience, and interpersonal skills - all without the hard hat! The ideal candidate will have a solid background in construction management, capital budgeting, and residential construction, ranging from light renovations to custom builds. You should be adept at assessing costs line-by-line, identifying financial discrepancies, and recognizing necessary repairs requiring permits. Strong communication abilities and an analytical mindset are essential for translating data into actionable insights. Groundfloor is a rapidly growing wealthtech company based in Atlanta, specializing in real estate investments. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, high-quality, and low-ego environment. If you’re looking for a place to leverage your skills in a dynamic setting, we’d love to hear from you! Requirements This Job Might Be for You If: You excel at prioritizing and managing multiple projects, adapting to changes smoothly, and resolving issues in a timely manner. You possess a strong understanding of residential construction practices and have experience as a Project Manager, Site Superintendent, or similar role. You have a business-oriented mindset and are systems-savvy. You can conduct property inspections for valuation and project oversight as needed. A Day in the Life: Prepare and review feasibility reports, using Groundfloor's standardized templates to assess project viability for residential rehabs, townhomes, and multi-unit or ground up projects ranging from $50K to $5M. Review light to heavy rehab residential, new construction, and multi- unit/townhome project scopes and budgets. Compare borrower scopes of work, third-party inspection reports, and appraisal data to assess project viability. Assess construction budgets line-by-line, identifying financial discrepancies and risk factors. Review borrower draw requests and inspection reports to validate percentage of completion, and ensure alignment with approved budgets and completed work. Collaborate with internal teams (Draws, Risk, Servicing, Lending Ops) to align review outcomes and escalate issues. Support Real Estate Coordinator in third-party inspection management and internal tracking. Analyze due diligence information and anticipate construction challenges based on property characteristics, zoning regulations, permit requirements, and market conditions. Develop and review financial models and underwriting for real estate investments. Identify and manage opportunities and risks to optimize project financial outcomes. Use internal systems to track work, manage queues, and communicate findings. Benefits 3-5 years of experience managing both field and office teams. 3-5 years of experience in residential construction projects, ranging from $50k to $1M+. Strong financial acumen, critical thinker, research capabilities, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with tools like Airtable, Stacker (or similar workflow/project management systems) is a plus. Familiarity with interpreting legal property descriptions, real estate terminology, and local guidelines regarding permitting, zoning, and variances.
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