Owner's Construction Manager (Value Add / Acquisitions - Student Housing)

Are you obsessed with transforming old into new? Do you walk into dated properties and immediately start planning how to unlock their full potential? LV Collective is looking for a bold and resourceful Construction Manager – Value-Add Student Housing who thrives in the fast-paced world of renovations, reinvestments, and operational upgrades.

In this role, you'll lead value-add construction efforts from concept through completion—managing everything from budget and scope to schedule and execution. You'll partner with internal teams and external vendors to reimagine existing assets into lifestyle-driven, high-performing communities across the U.S.

If you’re a solutions-oriented renovation expert who sweats the details, sees opportunity where others see obstacles, and lives to make spaces better—this one’s for you.

Education & Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

·         5+ years of experience in multifamily renovation or value-add construction roles

·         Proven success managing occupied renovations and phased rehabs

·         Deep knowledge of building systems, unit renovations, and amenity upgrades

·         Familiarity with construction documents, scopes, schedules, and permitting

Business Skills

·         Strong project management and budget-tracking abilities

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Proficiency with construction and project management software (Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Excel)

·         Ability to manage multiple active projects across different markets

·         High attention to detail with a knack for creative problem-solving

·         Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Bonus Points if…

·         You’ve led unit renovations in both student housing and conventional multifamily

·         You’ve worked on occupied rehabs and understand the operational sensitivities

·         You’re fluent in Spanish

·         You’re familiar with energy-efficient upgrades and capital improvement planning

·         You can spot an ROI opportunity a mile away

Job Responsibilities

Renovation & Construction Oversight

·         Lead the construction and renovation efforts for value-add multifamily properties across the U.S.

·         Oversee all phases of the renovation process: planning, bidding, construction, and delivery

·         Develop detailed project scopes based on operational and aesthetic improvement goals

·         Manage third-party general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors onsite and remotely

·         Ensure alignment of construction plans with LV’s design vision and brand standards

·         Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality standards from start to finish

·         Travel to assets in other U.S. markets will be required as needed to support project objectives; this role is based in our Austin HQ

Budget, Scope & Vendor Management

·         Prepare and track project budgets, change orders, and pay applications

·         Collaborate with the asset management and investment teams to align renovation strategy with business plans

·         Solicit and negotiate bids for all scopes, including exterior improvements, interior unit upgrades, amenity enhancements, and building systems

·         Ensure contracts and scopes are complete, clear, and value-optimized

Communication & Reporting

·         Provide regular construction updates to internal stakeholders and ownership groups

·         Maintain organized documentation and reporting across multiple active projects

·         Prepare site visit reports, project dashboards, and executive-level summaries

·         Track KPIs such as renovation cost per unit, lease trade-outs, and construction timelines

Cross-Functional Collaboration

·         Work closely with property management and leasing to minimize disruption during renovations

·         Align finish specs and upgrade scope with leasing strategy and rent goals

·         Partner with marketing and design teams to implement brand-aligned aesthetic upgrades

Other

·         Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned

·         Ability to work late or on weekends may be required

·         Travel to prospective and active projects in markets throughout the United States will be required 

LV Collective offers a collaborative and fulfilling work environment inside its beautifully designed office located in downtown Austin, Texas. Perks include unlimited paid time off, a pet-friendly office culture, a fully stocked breakroom with snacks, coffee, and sparkling water, free parking, and competitive benefits, including 401k, medical, vision, and dental.

If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you!