--- title: 'Construction Project Manager at Bisnow' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/construction-project-manager-bisnow-san-mateo-wwjf37et1x90' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Construction Project Manager at Bisnow - **Company:** Bisnow - **Location:** San Mateo, CA - **Compensation:** $140k–$180k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/bisnow/cfa51a5d-c0ca-4e59-92af-c17d37244a7d ## Job description Construction Manager: Multifamily Development & Special Projects Location: San Mateo, California Salary Range: $140,000-180,000 + bonus potential Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office) with site visits required Employment Type: Full Time Our SelectLeaders Client is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee multifamily development, renovation, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), unit conversion, and special construction projects across its residential portfolio. This individual will serve as the owner's representative throughout the project lifecycle, managing projects from due diligence and preconstruction through permitting, construction, inspections, turnover, and closeout. The Construction Manager will partner closely with contractors, consultants, property teams, municipal agencies, utilities, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with applicable codes and quality standards. The ideal candidate brings strong construction expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects while proactively identifying risks and communicating project impacts to stakeholders. ## Key Responsibilities - Serve as the owner's representative for multifamily ground-up development, renovations, ADUs, unit conversions, and other special construction initiatives. - Lead projects from initial due diligence and feasibility through preconstruction, permitting, construction, inspection, turnover, and closeout. - Support ground-up development projects through planning, design coordination, permitting, construction, and project delivery. - Conduct site assessments and evaluate existing building conditions to develop scopes of work and identify potential construction challenges. - Lead project planning activities including scope development, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, feasibility assessments, and constructability reviews. - Manage general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and other project partners throughout the project lifecycle. - Review architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other construction documents to identify risks, constructability concerns, and opportunities for cost and schedule efficiencies. - Coordinate permitting, inspections, approvals, and other requirements with local planning and building departments, utilities, and municipal agencies. - Monitor project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and change orders to maintain financial and operational accountability. - Coordinate RFIs, submittals, inspections, product approvals, change management, and project documentation. - Conduct regular site visits and provide on-site oversight to ensure work meets plans, specifications, quality expectations, safety requirements, and project milestones. - Partner with property management, operations, leasing, and other internal teams to assess the impact of construction projects on residents, properties, and ongoing operations. - Identify and proactively mitigate project risks, communicating changes, delays, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders. - Coordinate project turnover, licensing, insurance requirements, closeout documentation, and final inspections. - Support annual and project-level capital planning and provide recommendations related to scope, cost, schedule, risk, and expected project value. - Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, municipal representatives, utilities, and other industry partners. - Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and project accountability. ## Qualifications - 5+ years of construction management experience, with experience in multifamily residential development, ground-up construction, renovation, or special projects. - Experience working for a real estate owner, developer, construction management firm, or general contractor. - Demonstrated experience managing projects from preconstruction through completion, including budgeting, scheduling, permitting, construction, and closeout. - Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, consultants, utilities, and municipal agencies. - Strong understanding of construction means and methods, building systems, permitting, inspections, and applicable building codes. - Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape, and other construction documents. - Experience evaluating existing building conditions and developing scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and project recommendations. - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and multiple concurrent projects. - Experience working in or around occupied residential communities and minimizing disruption to residents and property operations. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly communicate project risks, changes, recommendations, and decisions. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction, project management, document management, budgeting, scheduling, and collaboration software. - Ability to travel regularly to active construction and development sites. - Bachelor's degree preferred, particularly in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or a related field. ## Preferred Background - Experience with multifamily ground-up development and new construction. - Experience with accessory dwelling units, unit conversions, infill construction, or similar residential development projects. - Experience navigating local permitting, entitlement, utility coordination, inspections, and municipal requirements. - Multifamily renovation or capital improvement experience. - Experience working directly for a real estate owner or developer in an owner's representative capacity. - Strong network of contractors, consultants, and construction professionals within the local market. - Experience supporting feasibility studies, business cases, capital planning, or development opportunities. ## About Bisnow ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Bisnow is the leading B2B platform serving the commercial real estate industry, delivering news, events, marketing services, and recruiting solutions to over 1.7 million subscribers worldwide. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Axel Springer in 2016) - **Headquarters**: New York City, USA - **Founded**: 2005 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Online Media / Commercial Real Estate B2B Platform - **Target customers**: B2B – commercial real estate professionals including developers, owners, investors, brokers, and service providers (Enterprise, SMB) - **Mission or purpose**: “To inform, connect and advance the commercial real estate community to do more business.” [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/bisnow-media) ## Products & Services - **Bisnow News**: Award-winning daily journalism covering the most pressing CRE trends across 50 metro markets in North America and Europe. [bisnow.com](https://www.bisnow.com/about) - **Live & Digital Events**: 340+ events per year (webinars, digital summits, in-person conferences, and premier leadership retreats like Elevate, Escape & Ascent) attended by over 75,000 people and 2,000 sponsors. [bisnow.com](https://www.bisnow.com/about) - **Studio B (Marketing Services)**: Custom content creation, targeted lead generation campaigns, and brand awareness solutions for CRE clients. [bisnow.com](https://www.bisnow.com/about) - **SelectLeaders (Recruiting)**: A real estate job network connecting talent with the industry’s most prominent companies. [bisnow.com](https://www.bisnow.com/about) - **Biscred (Sales Enablement)**: A platform providing CRE-specific contact data, email addresses, phone numbers, and LinkedIn profiles to help sales teams close deals. [bisnow.com](https://www.bisnow.com/about) - **Newsletters**: Morning briefs and sector-specific newsletters reaching more than 1.5 million executives. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/bisnow) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Axel Springer in May 2016 for $50 million (not currently trading publicly). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/bisnow) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of ~$40 million (LinkedIn estimate). [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/bisnow) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Axel Springer (parent company); acquired SelectLeaders in December 2019. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 172 (+13.3% year-over-year); operates across 7 countries (U.S., UK, Philippines, Indonesia, Germany, etc.); hosts 340+ events annually; reaches over 1.7 million subscribers. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/bisnow) [bisnow.com](https://www.bisnow.com/about) ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertically integrated CRE platform**: Combines news, events, marketing services, recruiting, and sales intelligence – a one-stop ecosystem for the industry. - **Deep market penetration**: Active in 47+ local markets across North America and Europe, providing hyper-local coverage alongside global perspective. - **Data-driven sales tools**: Biscred offers proprietary CRE-specific contact data that competitors lack. - **Most Loved Workplace® Certified**: Recognized for culture and employee experience. [mostlovedworkplace.com](https://certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/bisnow) ## Strategic Focus - Expand the data and intelligence capabilities of the platform (e.g., Biscred). - Continue scaling the events business both in-person and digitally. - Deepen presence in existing markets and explore international expansion (already in UK/Ireland). - Enhance recruitment offerings through SelectLeaders and cross-selling to the existing subscriber base. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Fast-paced, collaborative, and ownership-driven. Values include “Bold, Collaborative, Accountable, Curious, Fast-paced, Authentic, Respectful.” [mostlovedworkplace.com](https://certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/bisnow) - **Work environment**: Hybrid-first with many roles offering hybrid or remote arrangements. Offices in New York City (HQ), Atlanta, and Washington D.C. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/bisnow-media) - **Perks & benefits**: Unlimited vacation, health insurance with HSA, mental health support via Talkspace, fertility care through Kindbody, generous parental leave, wellness incentives, and dependent care support. [mostlovedworkplace.com](https://certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/bisnow) - **Career development**: Individual Development Plans, quarterly ROCKS goal-setting, clear internal promotion paths, and cross-departmental mobility. [mostlovedworkplace.com](https://certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/bisnow) - **Engineering/technology culture**: Data-driven mindset; leverages AI tools in the hiring process; small, agile teams with high ownership. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/bisnow) ## Sources 1. [Bisnow](https://www.bisnow.com/about) 2. [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/bisnow) 3. [Built In](https://builtin.com/company/bisnow-media) 4. [Most Loved Workplace](https://certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/bisnow) 5. 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