Construction Manager

<p>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.</p><p>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!</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>This Job Might Be for You If:</p><ul> <li>You excel at prioritizing and managing multiple projects, adapting to changes smoothly, and resolving issues in a timely manner.</li> <li>You possess a strong understanding of residential construction practices and have experience as a Project Manager, Site Superintendent, or similar role.</li> <li>You have a business-oriented mindset and are systems-savvy. </li> <li>You can conduct property inspections for valuation and project oversight as needed.</li> </ul><p>A Day in the Life:</p><ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Review light to heavy rehab residential, new construction, and multi- unit/townhome project scopes and budgets.</li> <li>Compare borrower scopes of work, third-party inspection reports, and appraisal data to assess project viability.</li> <li>Assess construction budgets line-by-line, identifying financial discrepancies and risk factors.</li> <li>Review borrower draw requests and inspection reports to validate percentage of completion, and ensure alignment with approved budgets and completed work.</li> <li>Collaborate with internal teams (Draws, Risk, Servicing, Lending Ops) to align review outcomes and escalate issues.</li> <li>Support Real Estate Coordinator in third-party inspection management and internal tracking.</li> <li>Analyze due diligence information and anticipate construction challenges based on property characteristics, zoning regulations, permit requirements, and market conditions.</li> <li>Develop and review financial models and underwriting for real estate investments.</li> <li>Identify and manage opportunities and risks to optimize project financial outcomes.</li> <li>Use internal systems to track work, manage queues, and communicate findings.</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul> <li>3-5 years of experience managing both field and office teams.</li> <li>3-5 years of experience in residential construction projects, ranging from $50k to $1M+.</li> <li>Strong financial acumen, critical thinker, research capabilities, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.</li> <li>Familiarity with tools like Airtable, Stacker (or similar workflow/project management systems) is a plus.</li> <li>Familiarity with interpreting legal property descriptions, real estate terminology, and local guidelines regarding permitting, zoning, and variances.</li> </ul>