Development & Construction Project Manager

People Architects is excited to partner with a well established property management company to recruit for a Development & Construction Project Manager based in Akron, Ohio.

Summary: This role is about managing a project from idea to reality with all of the steps in between. The Development & Construction Project Manager will be hands-on working directly alongside ownership and have the ability to lead projects across a dynamic portfolio, and build something that lasts. This is a local, hands-on, community-centered, service-driven, and resident-focused company with a mix of residential and commercial property that has been in business for over 30 years.

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 project 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.
• Commercial construction estimating experience preferred.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred.
• Hands-on trade experience in carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of surveying, sitework, and land development preferred.
• Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related educational background preferred.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architects and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architects, clients will ever be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.

*no external agencies/3rd parties.