Construction Manager

EBSCO Industries, Inc. (EBSCO), headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the largest privately held and family-owned companies in the United States. EBSCO was founded in 1944 by an entrepreneur who was passionate about honoring our commitments to our customers, rejecting the status quo, and seeking to continuously improve our team. We continue to operate that way today, with a passion for our people and our businesses succeeding together. EBSCO has grown and evolved over time into a holding company with a global portfolio comprised of dozens of entities in over 15 separate industries/markets, including Information services, outdoor products, real estate, manufacturing and distribution, and insurance services. We provide valuable support services to our subsidiaries to support their growth. We hire passionate people, driven to grow, because we know the success of EBSCO depends on the long-term success of our businesses and our teams.

Job Summary

EBSCO Real Estate seeks an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multifamily and mixed-use development projects, acting as EBSCO's in-house representative and protecting the company's long-term investment interests. This role requires rigorous oversight of development partners, deep technical judgment, proactive risk identification, and a commitment to delivering durable, high-quality assets intended for long-term ownership.

Job Responsibilities

Pre-Construction & Design Phase

• Review conceptual designs, site plans, massing, and program proposals for alignment with long-term ownership goals.
• Evaluate unit layouts, amenity packages, building systems, and lifecycle efficiency.
• Conduct technical reviews of architectural and engineering documents at each milestone (SD, DD, CD).
• Scrutinize predevelopment budgets, cost estimates, and validate assumptions for hard/soft costs, contingencies, and allowances.
• Review development schedules, procurement strategies, and permitting pathways; flag schedule risks and assist in mitigation.

Construction Phase

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and adherence to plans/specifications.
• Evaluate structural work, MEP installations, building envelope, finishes, and site improvements.
• Review change orders, budget revisions, and use of contingency; advocate for quality and long-term performance.

Closeout & Turnover

• Oversee punch list creation/completion, commissioning, and certificate of occupancy milestones.
• Ensure delivery of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and property management training.
• Validate building performance during early operations and troubleshoot issues.

Job Requirements

Required skills

• 5 -10 + years' experience in construction management, real estate development, or owner's representation (multifamily/mixed-use preferred).

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field (master's preferred).
• Strong technical understanding of ground-up construction, building systems, QA/QC, and design coordination.
• Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and construction documentation.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant credentials (PE, AIA, PMP, CCM, LEED AP) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• High integrity, diligence, and commitment to protecting investor interests.

Essential Job Function

• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a MVR for company liability coverage
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs
• Must be able to effectively communicate
• Must be able to successfuly navigate construction sites (walking, climbing stairs, ducking).

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.


We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.
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