At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

Cortland Build is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Multi-Family Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent to join our growing team. The successful candidate will assist in the management and execution of multi-family construction projects across the Southeastern United States, with an initial focus on a historic renovation project in Augusta, GA, set to begin in June 2025. Future projects will include garden-style, wrap, and podium multi-family construction projects, supporting our in-house development team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a passion for multi-family construction, along with the ability to support project managers and superintendents in all phases of construction.

• 2-5 years of experience in construction, preferably in multi-family or residential projects. Experience with historic renovations or adaptive reuse projects is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Basic knowledge of construction processes, materials, and scheduling. Familiarity with multi-family construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and ensure accuracy in all aspects of construction.
• Ability to identify issues on-site and work with the project team to find solutions that keep the project on track.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with project teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Understanding of safety protocols and regulations in construction. Willingness to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites across the Southeastern U.S. as needed.
• Experience working with or managing aspects of garden-style, wrap, or podium multi-family projects.
• Familiarity with historic renovation and preservation standards.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification.
• Knowledge of project management software (e.g. Procore, ACC, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, P6, or similar tools) is a plus.

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email talentresources@cortland.com or call 404.965.3988. Cortland is a drug-free workplace. Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.