What are the responsibilities and job description for the Owner’s Construction Manager Representative – Condominium and Luxury Multi-Family position at Howard Hughes Communities?
Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes Communities is the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) and is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Building on that foundation, we foster a culture of curiosity that empowers every employee to shape their own story within our organization.
About The Role
The Construction Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of high-end luxury condominium and multi-family projects in the Houston Region. The job will involve working directly with the Construction Team to deliver projects from design and construction through the transition to operations. The position will have some overlaps with the Development Team during the design phase. Direct communication with various departments within the organization as well as outside vendors is essential to manage the projects and to report on the status.
What You Will Do
At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness—social, emotional, financial, and physical.
Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation’s premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. Our award-winning portfolio includes The Woodlands®, Bridgeland®, and The Woodlands Hills® in Greater Houston; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in Greater Phoenix; Ward Village® in Honolulu; and Merriweather District® in Columbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more at communities.howardhughes.com .
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes Communities does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes Communities will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Howard Hughes Communities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Communities.
About The Role
The Construction Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of high-end luxury condominium and multi-family projects in the Houston Region. The job will involve working directly with the Construction Team to deliver projects from design and construction through the transition to operations. The position will have some overlaps with the Development Team during the design phase. Direct communication with various departments within the organization as well as outside vendors is essential to manage the projects and to report on the status.
What You Will Do
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved budget.
- Coordinate and monitor all in-field construction related activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, building codes, and quality expectations.
- Must possess a comprehensive understanding of latest construction industry related principles, practices, building systems, and technology standards pertinent to condominium and luxury multifamily product-types.
- Monitor all aspects of project buyout and procurement including negotiating contracts and vendor agreements.
- Monitor and mitigate project risks associated with cost overruns, schedule delays, etc.
- Attend owner, architect, and contractor meetings and represent the owner.
- Must possess the ability to work and communicate effectively with the consultants and contractor team. Produce and present project status reports to Executive Leadership.
- Perform proficient review and evaluation of contractor payment applications and change orders for both validity and accuracy.
- Conduct on-site project inspections and liaison with project consultants, vendors, and construction lending representatives.
- Ensure completion of deficiency logs, punch lists, and any condominium clientele selections on offered unit upgrades-substitutions.
- Manage all project close out deliverables.
- Minimum 4-year bachelor’s degree
- 10 Years of Construction Management experience in commercial construction.
- Experience in managing luxury multifamily projects required and experience managing condominium projects preferred.
- Strong knowledge of construction principles and practices.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
- Strong work ethic with attention to detail and be able to solve issues as they arise.
- Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of critical path construction scheduling.
- Curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, with a strong desire to continuously learn and apply new tools to work more efficiently.
At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness—social, emotional, financial, and physical.
- Competitive 401k plan
- Generous PTO policy
- Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
- Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning
Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation’s premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. Our award-winning portfolio includes The Woodlands®, Bridgeland®, and The Woodlands Hills® in Greater Houston; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis™ in Greater Phoenix; Ward Village® in Honolulu; and Merriweather District® in Columbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more at communities.howardhughes.com .
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes Communities does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes Communities will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Howard Hughes Communities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Communities.