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Pre-Construction and Design Manager

National Church Residences 🇺🇸 Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

Full-time Manager

Lead pre-construction and design activities for a development pipeline exceeding $50 million, including managing architect, consultant, and general contractor relationships, procurement, budgets, schedules, and design compliance. Coordinate with developers, funders, lenders, and internal stakeholders to prepare funding applications, meet project requirements, and support construction underwriting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead pre-construction and design activities for a development pipeline exceeding $50 million, including managing architect, consultant, and general contractor relationships, procurement, budgets, schedules, and design compliance. Coordinate with developers, funders, lenders, and internal stakeholders to prepare funding applications, meet project requirements, and support construction underwriting.

Requirements

  • Candidates need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent architecture or construction experience and at least five years of pre-construction management experience, preferably in multifamily housing. LEED for Homes accreditation is preferred; candidates should be organized, able to manage multiple budgets and schedules, proficient with Microsoft Office and Project tools, and willing to travel 15%.

Benefits

  • Medical and Prescription Coverage
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Fertility and Family-Building Support
  • Weight Management Support
  • Chronic Condition Support
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Transportation and Parking Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Well-Being Programs
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

Key Skills

Pre‑construction management Design coordination Budget management Schedule management Architect liaison Consultant coordination General contractor oversight Funding application preparation Construction underwriting support LEED for Homes knowledge Microsoft Office Microsoft Project Stakeholder communication Risk management Procurement Regulatory compliance Multitasking Travel coordination Organizational skills Problem solving

About National Church Residences

National Church Residences supports a wide range of housing and healthcare services. As a not-for-profit organization, our vision is to enhance the quality of life for all seniors, allowing them to remain in their homes for life, and our goal is to serve 100,000 seniors by 2030. We believe every senior should lead a vibrant, healthy, and independent life. Since 1961, our mission has been to provide quality housing that meets the diverse and evolving needs of seniors. With over 340 communities across 27 states, we are the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of affordable senior housing and the leading employer of service coordinators. In addition to residential senior communities, we offer home and community-based services and permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless and disabled individuals.

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