Project Manager, Construction

Principal Responsibilities

• Participates in project planning with Developer responsible for project as dictated by demands of the project; contributes 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, etc.
• Prepares, obtains approval of, and monitors actual construction budgets inclusive of related soft costs; oversees and identifies budget revisions and reports status to Developer.
• Covers 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.
• Maintains and controls the progress of projects; manages activities of general contractor of sub-contractors for each project.
• Develops and ensures compliance with schedule; insures compliance with specifications.
• Approves change orders or negotiates changes with contractors.
• Reviews draw requests and ensure completion of specific work; approves invoices for payment.
• Interfaces on-site tenant construction through Tenant Coordinators.
• Negotiates with major tenants and/or department stores.

Other

• The incumbent is accountable for the design and construction process of projects while using the expertise of internal and external personnel.
• While budget, schedule and choice of general contractors must be approved, responsibility for completing the project within those parameters lies with the incumbent.
• The major challenges of this position are coordination of many aspects of multiple projects and managing the activities of general contractor, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and other personnel not directly associated with SPG.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of retail construction management, including site work, structural, mechanical, and architectural considerations, electrical distribution and other utilities, landscaping and paving.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills are required.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating and supervisory skills are necessary.
• Normally, the required background is obtained through attainment of a B.S. degree in Architecture, Engineering or Building Services (Construction Management)10 or more years of construction management experience or the equivalent.