Senior Construction Manager

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Construction Manager to oversee and manage commercial, industrial, and retail construction projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing construction operations, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, in a cost-effective manner and to the highest quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of construction processes and regulations.

• Manage the construction team and oversee all phases of construction projects and R&M projects in excess of $100,000 in the Commercial Division, including coordinating contracts, consultants, contractors, materials, equipment, plans, permits, certificate of occupancies and other related project requirements as well as reviewing the quality, schedule, budgets and execution of the project while meeting critical deadlines.
• Oversee the administration of the contractor and consultant contracts including documents, qualifications, bids, change orders, insurance certificates, bonds, pay applications, invoices, NTO’s, lien waivers etc.
• Oversee the team and monitor and track payment of invoices, pay applications, etc. while monitoring actual costs versus budgeted costs.
• Review and approve the construction documents as well as monitor the construction projects completed by tenants.
• Assist, as required, in emergency repairs that need technical expertise or additional support.
• Coordinate warranty work, on projects managed for one year after completion of the work or the earlier expiration of the warranty.
• Assist new projects and other departments in a similar fashion as time allows.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Project Oversight:
• Oversee all construction activities on-site, including scheduling, resource allocation, and subcontractor coordination.
• Ensure construction projects adhere to design specifications, budget constraints, lease requirements, and timelines.
• Act as the main point of contact for the owner, design team, general contractor, utility companies and suppliers.
• Quality Control and Safety:
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure construction standards and client expectations are met.
• Maintain a strong focus on site safety, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and best practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections and address any safety or quality issues promptly.
• Budget and Resource Management:
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring cost-efficiency and adherence to financial constraints.
• Oversee procurement and management of direct purchase construction materials, equipment, and services, if applicable.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with owner’s subcontractors and suppliers.
• Scheduling and Coordination:
• Maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring timely completion of all phases of construction.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure smooth project progression.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making:
• Identify and address potential project issues or delays, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Make informed decisions to solve problems quickly and effectively while minimizing impact on the project.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and preparation of monthly progress reports.
• Prepare and present regular progress updates to senior management.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of project milestones, approvals, and modifications.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility providers, ensuring open and professional line of communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with jurisdictional authorities, ensuring open and professional line of communication.
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, providing clear updates and managing expectations.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction management.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale construction projects from start to finish.
• Skills:
• Strong construction industry technical knowledge.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented with the ability to produce accurate and timely reports, documents and results.
• Cognizant of situations where supervisors need to become involved.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical skills along with the ability to present in a clear and concise written or verbal format.
• Knowledge of standard computer software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills especially effective conflict resolution.
• Position continually requires poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to prepare accurate and thoughtful budgets as well as track actual expenditures in a proactive manner.