Construction Project Manager

Position Objective:

Responsible for industrial and business park construction management and administration of all projects assigned to him/her in the region beginning of the initial project due diligence for all construction related government approvals, project engineering, project design and construction of each project phase concluding at completion of tenant improvements and transition to the asset management group. Position requires majority of time to be spent in the field at the project(s) with a focus on leadership and the oversight of the construction process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include managing the permitting process, managing the architect, engineers and required consultants for project permitting, coordination of utilities, selecting contractors and required construction consultants, construction plan management, tenant improvements, project close-out and transition to the property management group or buyer.
• Estimate and establish budgets for project design and construction.
• Engage and issue contracts to design professionals, consultants, coordinators, and contractors, using approved contract forms for the work.
• Ensure all work is performed per the requirements of the contract and deliverables are complete.
• Negotiate change orders to the work and ensure costs are competitive and required for the work.
• Prepare cash flows and maintain job cost accounting and prepare monthly reports
• Create a written project program and schedule for all phases of the work and weekly reporting of activity.
• Review and approve applications for payment by design professionals, consultants, coordinators and contractors insuring conformance with contracts and company policies.
• File applications and work directly with the governmental agencies for all necessary project approvals and permits, including post permitting monitoring and reporting.
• Meet with Governmental staff and decision makers developing working relationships and facilitate an open exchange of information, requirements and objectives.
• Coordinate with the marketing team for project specifications, alternates, options, extras.
• Ensure project components are compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and all work is performed safely and within legal requirements.
• Seek cost savings through innovation and alternate means and methods for all work.
• Provide cost inputs for potential projects going forward.
• Assist as necessary on potential projects due diligence with the Regional Director.

Competencies:

• BA or BS in a construction or engineering technical field.
• Must have minimum of eight (8) years of construction, and real estate development experience with minimum of four (4) years in an industrial construction supervision project and management position.
• Must be knowledgeable in all phases of building and land design and construction including:
• Understanding of architectural & engineering processes and prerequisites for both
• Understanding the governmental process and all steps necessary for compliance
• Reviewing soils reports, phase I reports and cost studies
• Preparing project costs estimates and municipal fee estimates
• Reviewing plans and specifications to determine the quality of project to be built as compared to the quality described in the offering
• Must be experienced and be proficient in public speaking. Bi-Lingual in Spanish a plus
• Must have experience in facilitating and negotiating legal contracts, change orders and other necessary documents.
• Must have strong cost analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have strong abilities with Microsoft computer software including Project and Bluebeam.
• Must understand basic business and contract law concepts.
• Must have thorough understanding of building and construction concepts.
• Through leadership and team building establish relationships with the general contractors, engineers, consultants, governmental and utility for the benefit of the success of the project.
• Must have project management, scheduling, and budgeting experience.
• Must be able to set priorities, create work plans, coordinate resources and reschedule priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence the actions or opinions of others through reasoning, argument and entreaty.