Construction Project Manager

PURPOSE/MISSION:

Responsible for the conception and coordination of all aspects of build outs of commercial projects from initial assessment to project completion, setting objectives, budgets, and project timelines to ensure successful project completion. Provide project status updates at predetermined intervals to all stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides cost estimates of multiple and concurrent commercial build outs that are customized for each tenant’s needs and desires
• In conjunction with the architects, develops requirements to make working drawings
• Regularly provides project status updates to all stakeholders
• Collaborates with the architect and contractor to ensure build out construction is compliant with local building restrictions and codes
• Coordinates building project with building engineer and tenant
• Leads the construction efforts by the contractor group(s)
• Sends out RFP’s and documents the distribution
• Qualifies vendors and provides coordination thereof
• Procures and reviews bids and award contracts
• Creates project plans for each project that include a project schedule, scope, due dates, and deliverables for all phases of the project life cycle
• Reconciles project costs in the accounting system to ensure the project's expenses match ongoing activity in the project
• Manages project installation, including site visits, scheduling updates and job meetings
• Coordinates activities with local authorities and utilities
• Conducts project closeout, including punch list, invoicing and job costing
• Manages construction staff including laborers, superintendents and project managers on assigned projects
• In conjunction with the Accounting Department, prepares and reviews construction draws for submission to lending institutions
• Positively interface with other members of the construction, architecture, leasing, accounting and property management department
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative working relationships with contractors, vendors, suppliers, utility companies and municipalities
• Perform other duties as required for the successful operation of the organization

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management preferred
• Minimum 10 years in construction, project or facility management role
• Experience in Construction management managing budgets and schedules
• Proven risk management experience in construction projects
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to handle diverse project in various phases of development
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Excel/Word).
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, SketchUp or Procore construction software preferred