Project Manager, Construction

About the Role

This position is accountable for the planning, organization, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of 4 to 5 assigned new regular retail mall development and/or mall renovation projects on a timely basis and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Participates in project planning with Developer, contributing to site planning, preliminary building design, prospective project budgeting, and scheduling.
• Coordinates with city planning officials, owners of adjoining properties, utilities, and city, state, and federal government agencies to gain cooperation, commitments, and easement changes.
• Prepares, obtains approval of, and monitors actual construction budgets inclusive of related soft costs; oversees and identifies budget revisions and reports status to Developer.
• Coordinates final project design scope with in-house and outside architects and engineers.
• Prepares or supports preparation of requests for bids; obtains and reviews bids; recommends outside contractors for approval; negotiates contract terms.
• Monitors and controls the progress of projects; manages activities of general contractor and sub-contractors for each project.
• Develops and ensures compliance with schedule; ensures compliance with specifications.
• Approves change orders or negotiates changes with contractors.
• Reviews draw requests and ensures completion of specific work; approves invoices for payment.
• Interfaces on-site tenant construction through Tenant Coordinators.
• Coordinates and negotiates responsibilities and activities with major tenants and/or department stores.

Key Relationships

• Frequent contact with Development personnel who establish broad design and budget parameters.
• Obtains expertise and recommendations from Architecture, Tenant Coordination, and Operations personnel.
• Negotiates with contractors and various government entities and regulatory agencies as applicable.

Challenges

The incumbent is accountable for the design and construction process of projects while leveraging the expertise of internal and external personnel. Responsibility for completing the project within approved budget, schedule, and contractor parameters lies with the incumbent. Major challenges include coordinating multiple aspects of several projects and managing general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and other external personnel.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of retail construction management, including site work, structural, mechanical, architectural, electrical distribution, utilities, landscaping, and paving.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and supervisory skills.
• B.S. degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Building Services (Construction Management).
• 10 or more years of construction management experience or equivalent.