Construction Manager

Company: Waterton Search
Location: White Plains
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Who is Waterton? We are passionate about delivering an incredible Resident Experience, which we believe is made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value performance that delivers experiences that exceed expectations, coupled with an unwavering commitment to Investor, Guest, and Resident service excellence. With over 25 years of investment and property management experience, we strive to exemplify what we call Resitality®. We are looking for a Construction Manager! The Construction Manager will play a critical role in managing the execution of a significant Capital Improvements (value add) renovation program. This will include the management of multiple and varied projects and contractors. This role is open as a result of the phenomenal growth Waterton has enjoyed over the past few years. How you will contribute to our team: Daily Construction Management: You will manage contractor relationships throughout the cycle of the project, RFP Process, bidding, scheduling, day-to-day oversight, punch-list, quality and safety control, and payment approval processes. You will coordinate owner decisions to avoid project delays. Problem Solving: You will be responsible to identify potential pitfalls and suggest creative solutions to keep projects on time and on budget. You have an inquiring and critical mind with a strong technical orientation. Relationship Management: You’ll interact professionally with onsite Property Management, local and state building officials including inspectors, code officials, fire chiefs, etc. Budgeting: You will provide input on project budgets and forecasting. Additionally, you will closely monitor costs, and implement value engineering strategies with Program Manager where appropriate. Reporting: You will be responsible for providing regular reports on construction status, budgets, and schedule. You will also be responsible for periodic quantitative and qualitative reporting and reconciliation. Legal: You will stay current on and adhere to all local and state laws, including all laws governing Fair Housing. You will ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), and Section 504 (FHAA) regulations. You will champion Resitality: Thinking like an owner, you’ll exemplify our culture and serve residents and customers, regularly exceeding their expectations and creating the ultimate service experience. You will wow our residents and your community managers with your ability to resolve sensitive issues and concerns that may arise. Overall: You’ll be an excellent teammate who helps create and deliver high quality results that keep the project on time and under budget, while offering ideas for best practices across our platform. What our ideal candidate looks like: You have some credentials. We strongly prefer a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in project management, construction management, civil engineering or architecture. PMP certification is a strong plus! You’ve “been there, done that”. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of two (2) years of construction project management experience and has demonstrated knowledge of construction processes, project management, building systems, real estate, architectural and construction trade responsibilities. You are highly organized. You establish productive routines and document everything. You’re focused and have exceptional time management skills. You thrive on process. You understand the key to success is systems and you’re constantly looking for ways to improve. You’re a great communicator. You easily manage relationships and build rapport with others, and you have skill at connecting with residents, managers, executives, and local and state officials. You also excel at keeping everyone informed and on the same page both in verbal and written communications. You’re a numbers person. You understand company financials and financial metrics for success, and you are a whiz at making sure that budgets are complete and on track. You’re independent. You understand what it takes to get the job done, and you are not afraid to make the call without a lot of supervision or oversight. You understand how to manage your time effectively. You’re ethical. You are transparent, and you know how to work within a company’s standards and comply with federal/state regulations, including building codes. You’re a fixer . You demonstrate tact and empathy when dealing with concerns, and you work to resolve them quickly. You like change; you really like change. You can easily adapt as the situation warrants, and you are able to focus on multiple deadlines and change as the demands and fast pace requires. You also possess very strong project management skills, juggling big and small tasks alike. You’re very tech savvy. You’d consider yourself an advanced user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook. You don’t mind travel. This position requires travel, mostly regionally, but potentially statewide, sometimes with shorter than average notice. How we will recognize and reward you: At Waterton, we recognize that compensation and benefits are important not only to our associates but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of rewards to meet everyone’s needs including: Competitive compensation and incentive program participation. Full suite of benefits, including Medical, Dental, 401K, Life, Disability, and even pet insurance. Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedule, including: PTO, Volunteer Time Off, Parental Leave, and Paid Holidays Cell phone reimbursement A commitment to life-long learning through learning plans that include internal and external trainings, as well as consideration for tuition reimbursement. Typical Base Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year, plus bonus program participation This pay range is base pay only and does not include any additional compensation or bonuses that this position may be eligible for. The pay range is approximate and the actual pay may vary depending on related work experience, certifications, education, and other job related factors. Why Waterton? Founded over a box of Pop-Tarts® in 1995 by David Schwartz and Peter Vilim, Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved and grown, one thing has remained constant, the drive to achieve results by exceeding expectations. Waterton’s values of Service Excellence, Empowerment, Integrity, Passion, Achievement and Teamwork are our guiding principles and they shape who Waterton is as an organization. When you join Waterton, you will learn new skills, acquire knowledge and use these values to help you grow in your career and fulfill your professional goals. Waterton is committed to the service of our associates, residents, guests and investors and firmly believes that our superior ability to serve our customers differentiates us. We empower our associates to think and act like an owner and use our core values as guiding principles to serve our customers in a way that exceeds their expectations, going above and beyond to create the ultimate service experience or what we call Resitality ! Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you - apply today! Waterton strongly supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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