Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expert understanding of Construction Drawings and Documentation.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define project scope and determine optimal delivery methods.
• Aid in preparation of early project budgets and capital improvement projections.
• Prepare bi-weekly and as-needed construction updates for ownership.
• Manage and develop Assistant Construction Managers as needed.
• Direct activities of architects/engineers in the development of preconstruction drawings and construction administration activities.
• Review working drawings ensuring compliance with Hines and Ownership Standards and basis of design.
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budget updates, change order reports as requested by the client.
• Develop bid packages and procure proposals in adherence to Hines and client’s policies.
• Maintain and monitor the progress of punch lists.
• Control project documentation and historical data regarding construction.
• Aid Owner in space planning, budget preparation, material selection, cost estimating, construction contracts and cost monitoring.
• Encourage a safe working environment and reviews of all required OSHA and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports with the General Contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction science, engineering, or related field.
• Five years of general contractor or construction related experience with two of the years being in management role.
• Meaningful experience in planning, design and construction of integrated mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Work within governance-intensive approval model, including project management software platforms such as PM Web.
• Demonstrate understanding and successful application of general construction terminology and processes.
• Read and interpret construction related manuals, research/instructional reports, safety rules, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
• Read and interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications and communicate findings with team.
• Negotiate and interpret the intent of contract documents and mediate disputes as needed.
• Analyze and interpret various types of data to draw conclusions and solve problems.
• Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies.
• Compose business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using proper format, punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Speak before an audience with confidence, using appropriate communication skills/style.
• Demonstrate strong initiative.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff and contractors.
• Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
• Perform numerical and financial calculations including calculating surfaces, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses to inspect buildings/constructions sites and detect emergency alarms.
• Able to lift up to 25lbs.
• Able to transfer locations and work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.

Pay

$111,400 - $153,000

Schedule

Indoors approximately 85% of the time and outdoors 15% of the time.