Construction Project Manager

Essential Duties And Responsiblitlies

• Work with the Development Team and/or Leasing Team to develop project requirements.
• Procure and manage design services on projects.
• Work with the city to obtain permits / entitlements.
• Procure and work with surveyors and excavators to establish boundaries, site grades, and site controls.
• Procure and work with Surveyors, Utility Contractors and Excavators to develop infrastructure.
• Procure and work with geotechnical engineers to procure soil reports and administer solutions.
• Cooky removal/fill of dirt on future developments and on-going projects.
• Work with owners, engineers and architects to value engineer projects.
• Prepare agendas for meetings with owners, tenants, architects, engineers, designers, and trade contractors.
• Develop preliminary schedules and budgets.
• Aid in the implementation of the corporate safety program.
• Have the necessary experience and knowledge to estimate all types of projects.
• Cooky coordination of initial proposals with Accountants, Development Team and Leasing Team.
• Work with Accountants on detailed descriptions of change orders, request for proposals, and project overages.
• Continuously justify job estimates with preliminary proposals so that it mirrors all tasks of the proposed plans.
• Update and assess the monetary status of the job and take the necessary action to limit unnecessary job costs.
• Educate colleagues to better understand construction documents.
• Willingness to become a LEED Accredited Professional and a leader in sustainable design.
• Meet with sales representatives or potential trade contractors.
• Encourage/implement continuous improvement and lean production.
• Strong understanding of Research Facilities, Multi-Story Office Buildings, Retail Centers, Apartments/Condos, Call Centers, Government Facilities and Land Development.
• Ensure all certificates and final inspections have been obtained prior to project close out.
• Maintain good relations with prospective tenants, clients, owners, personnel and trade contractors.
• Perform all other duties assigned and those that may be necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.

Job Requirements

• Ability to establish confidence with potential clients to procure the sale of a construction project / property.
• Extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the construction process and have the skill and insight to bring the construction division to the next level.
• Intuition to stay abreast with technological advancement and innovative design.
• Strong problem solving skills; think outside the box and willingness to question the overall design.
• Conceptual estimating: Able to establish budgets for complete projects from early schematics.
• Fast Track Budgeting / Estimating: Able to protect budgets during early phases of construction while final drawings are still in development.
• Strong knowledge of the detailed aspects in mechanical, electrical, structural and architectural reasoning.
• Ability to manage trade contractors and understand the timing of related tasks.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and the ability to work well with OSHA inspectors.
• Ability and desire to assist in guiding our company to become a leader in energy efficient and sustainable design and construction.
• Ability to establish a positive rapport and maintain good working relationships with the owners and clients through the completion of the project.
• True desire to complete a project with conscious care, commitment and concentration.
• Stress Management.
• Active member of the community.
• High degree of flexibility and tolerance for change.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to carry out multi-task projects.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field;
• 3 years or more related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.