Construction project engineer Jobs in Louisville, KY

About Forge Construction

Forge Construction is a full-service general contractor and a subsidiary of Denton Floyd Real Estate Group, a vertically integrated real estate platform with deep expertise in multifamily development, construction, and management. Operating across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, Forge delivers ground-up multifamily communities that combine design excellence with disciplined execution. We build the projects our sister companies develop—creating a uniquely integrated ownership-to-delivery model that demands the highest standards at every stage of construction.

Position Summary

The Project Manager – Multifamily is responsible for leading the successful delivery of ground-up multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Working directly with ownership, design teams, subcontractors, and Forge's internal operations staff, the PM is the primary driver of project schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder communication on assigned projects typically ranging from 150 to 400+ units.

This role is ideal for a self-directed construction professional with 3–6 years of multifamily project management experience who is ready to step into greater ownership accountability within a high-performance, vertically integrated organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of ground-up multifamily construction — site work, podium/wood-frame, amenities, and unit finishing — ensuring quality, code compliance, and alignment with Forge's standards.
• Collaborate with preconstruction during buyout to establish baseline budgets, scopes, and schedules; coordinate RFIs, permit comments, and field conditions with design teams and jurisdictions throughout construction.
• Own the project budget from contract execution through final accounting, maintaining real-time cost position and providing regular financial updates to the VP of Construction and ownership group.
• Process and track pay applications, subcontractor invoices, change orders, and cost-to-complete projections; negotiate subcontractor COs to protect contingency and scope integrity.
• Identify budget variances early and implement corrective action in partnership with ownership before issues compound.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce detailed CPM schedules using Procore or MS Project; facilitate weekly schedule reviews with the superintendent and key trade partners.
• Identify and mitigate schedule risks — including long-lead procurement, weather impacts, and permitting delays — to drive milestone achievement aligned with owner financing and lease-up timelines.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, and performance; conduct regular coordination meetings, address performance issues promptly, and maintain strong trade relationships to support competitive bidding on future work.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of project management experience in ground-up multifamily or mixed-use construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets of $20M or greater from inception through closeout.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore strongly preferred) and scheduling tools
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods for wood-frame, podium, and structured parking.
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors and vendors simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to ownership and lenders.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field—or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Experience working within a vertically integrated developer/builder organization.
• Familiarity with LIHTC, affordable housing, or mixed-income multifamily delivery.
• LEED AP, OSHA 30, or CPM certification.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development