Construction Project / Operations Manager presso Pepper Pike Capital Partners

Project Manager – Construction & Operations

Location: Cleveland, OH
 Reports to: Principal

Project Manager Overview

Pepper Pike Capital Partners is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee multiple real estate projects within a designated market. This role blends elements of asset management, construction management, project management, operations, and procurement. The Senior Manager will be responsible for managing 2-3 active projects at a time, ensuring efficiency, quality, financial discipline, and clear communication across all teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They must have strong operational knowledge, construction oversight experience, excellent communication skills, and a sense of urgency in driving projects forward.

Project Manager Key Responsibilities

Project Manager Oversight

• Manage 2-3 projects concurrently, from planning through stabilization, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Oversee all phases of multifamily renovation, rebranding, and repositioning projects.
• Develop and track detailed project schedules, budgets, and reporting tools.
• Anticipate risks and delays, recommending proactive solutions to leadership.

Asset & Operations Management

• Act as the operational owner for assigned properties, aligning construction and management efforts with business plan objectives.
• Monitor property-level performance during and after renovations, ensuring smooth transition to stabilized operations.
• Partners with onsite and regional property management teams to optimize occupancy, rent growth, and resident satisfaction.
• Evaluate asset-level financial performance and provide recommendations for operational improvements.

Construction Project Management

• Collaborate with contractors, architects, and internal construction teams to ensure design and renovation standards are delivered consistently.
• Validate construction progress, scope execution, and quality during monthly site visits.
• Coordinate project phasing to minimize operational disruption while maximizing unit delivery schedules for leasing.

Financial & Lender Relations

• Prepare, review, and submit lender draw requests, ensuring timely and accurate funding for ongoing projects.
• Maintain thorough cost tracking, reconciling budgets against actuals, and providing supporting documentation.
• Monitor project cash flow, aligning funding with construction and operational needs.

 Local & Municipality Coordination

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local municipalities, inspectors, and utility providers.
• Ensure projects comply with building codes, zoning requirements, and permitting regulations.
• Proactively manage permitting and inspection processes to avoid project delays.
• Represent the company at municipal meetings, when required, to advocate for project needs.

 Strategic Execution for Project Management

• Drive Pepper Pike’s value-add investment strategy by ensuring projects enhance unit interiors, amenities, and long-term asset value.
• Maintain accountability across all platforms of the project lifecycle while adapting to market conditions.
• Provide strategic recommendations to principals for design, operations, and financial optimization.

Project Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in project management, construction oversight, asset management, or real estate operations.
• Strong understanding of multifamily real estate operations, construction processes, and lender funding/draw processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with attention to detail and urgency.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with some related software including project management software, construction software, property management software, financial tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel regionally 1–2 times per month.  
• Ability in travel and stay overnight, out of state.
• Professional certifications in Project Management (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) helpful but not required.
• Understanding or experience with lease agreements, property management and investment property analysis.

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