Senior Construction Project Manager

About the role

As the Senior Construction Project Manager supporting Otterbein SeniorLife Construction Projects, you will report to the Vice President of Properties and Construction. Initially, you will oversee certain projects with a degree of independence while growing into leading larger projects on a broader scale. This role involves master planning through concept design, schematic design, design development, construction administration, quality control, and project closeout. You will engage in new construction and major renovations, including procurement of architectural and engineering services, construction management firms, and Otterbein-held contractors and consultants. Responsibilities include managing construction progress updates, monitoring costs, managing schedules, and project reporting. Some travel to project worksites and regional team meetings throughout Ohio and Indiana may be involved.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, our values and initiatives focus on serving our residents. Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer various lifestyle options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Responsibilities

• Daily coordination and oversight of multiple construction projects and renovations
• Manage the bid, negotiation, and contract award process
• Perform interviews, scope reviews, and evaluate qualifications
• Develop budgeting and cost estimating; perform takeoffs and engage general contractors as necessary for cost and scheduling input
• Master schedule development
• Develop request for proposals (RFP)
• Develop knowledge of local building codes, zoning ordinances, rules, regulations, and jurisdictional requirements (city, county, state)
• Prepare zoning and building permit submissions and procurement
• Coordinate with utility providers (gas, water, electric, sanitary sewer, storm water, etc.)
• Review design documents for accuracy, constructability, and value engineering
• Change order management, cost control, scope accuracy, and schedule delays
• Review RFIs and submittals for cost or schedule impacts
• Create, manage, and monitor adherence to safety and quality control programs
• Campus communications including system shutdowns and traffic control
• Risk management, certificates of insurance, builders risk policies
• Coordinate Otterbein's vendors or other contractors for installation of equipment, infrastructure, security, access control, nurse call, CCTV, and telecommunication
• Evaluate pencil draws, payment applications, and process project invoices; collect lien releases, conditional and unconditional waivers, and documentation related to payments
• Prepare Certificates of Substantial Completion and secure Certificates of Occupancy
• Punchlist development
• Manage close-out process, training, equipment startup, and systems operations
• Keep Otterbein executive leadership and the entire project team informed regarding progress, potential problems, risks, and project costs
• Travel to project worksites
• Attend bi-weekly construction project team meetings
• Provide monthly cost at completion reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 5-10 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of construction techniques and building materials; ability to read construction drawings and specifications
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Creative problem-solving abilities
• Detail and process-oriented with a focus on continual process improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project scheduling software
• Strong written and oral communications
• Ability to develop and maintain successful oversight and build strong relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants

Benefits

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Pharmacy benefits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off that accrues immediately
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
• Access up to 100% of your net earned-based wages daily through DailyPay
• Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance

Some benefits are based on hours worked.