Construction Project Manager

Responsibilities

To manage all aspects of construction activities and is responsible for project management at one or more job sites. Plans, organizes and controls resources for all anticipated and approved construction projects. Provides leadership and direction to ensure construction projects are completed on schedule and meet cost and profit objectives. Responsible for the day-to-day operation at construction site(s) and functions as the company representative to ensure customer satisfaction by performing the following:

• Review proposals and contract requirements. Insure that construction costs are accurately estimated and that profit targets are met.
• Insure that schedules are met and system performance is not compromised by organizing activities and monitoring the performance of the General Contractor and other sub-contractors.
• Identify construction risks and prepare action plans to mitigate exposure.
• Work with the Project Manager/Estimator to develop the ‘Schedule A’ (scope split) document.
• Lead contract negotiations with the Sub-Contractors.
• Prepare the sub-contract agreement document.
• Coordinate schedule needs with the Superintendent and assure that construction activities meet material delivery dates.
• Lead review meetings to determine the most cost effective construction methods (e.g. shop assembly vs. field labor).
• Work with the Customer to resolve open issues and recover or avoid any additional costs that might be incurred due to changes.
• Provide timely, accurate, concise written and verbal communication on the status of the contract to the Customer, Management and the project team.
• Manage and provide direction to the Site Construction Supervisor and other Field Service staff.
• Prepare and implement site specific Health and Safety Management Plan.
• Manage construction finances (review and approve Contractor invoices and initiate Customer invoice process).
• Maintain excellent Customer relationships.
• Create and/or improve construction processes and workflows to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and provide a best-practice standard for future construction work.
• Oversees and manages the design and construction activities throughout the development process to keep the project on schedule and on budget
• Manages design consultants to ensure timely and accurate information flow Manages contractors, governmental agencies, utility providers and others to deliver projects on time
• Processes project bids, institutes contracts and manages cost controls to keep the project within budget
• Works with leasing and the tenant coordinator to develop budgets and deliver retail spaces on time and to the requirements of the tenant
• Plan, organize, direct, and control the execution of construction contracts for heavy industrial (utility power plant) customers to meet schedules, cost, quality, and safety objectives for projects.
• Complete responsibility for execution of the construction scope for assigned projects.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises one or more employees across all property departments. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the Company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; while being responsible for the overall efficiency and performance of the property.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, any correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, residents/clients, and other employees. Proficiency in Spanish is not required, but recommended.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to create and adhere to budgets.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written and/or oral instructions. Ability to deal with a plethora of problems involving many variables which in some cases may not be standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road