Construction Manager- Development

POSITION DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the general contractors in accordance with contractual requirements, design documents, scopes of work, schedules, quality standards, budget, and all applicable building codes.

Success is defined as: On-schedule and on-budget, and with the highest quality standards

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the onsite representation of the company.
• To study and evaluate the plans to identify and overcome potential problems.
• The review of proposed construction and general conditions budgets.

Soft Cycle

Project Commencement

• Participate in the turnover process from design to construction.
• Assist as needed in Permit Applications.
• Assist Senior Construction Manager in selection of GC & Subcontractors

Construction

• Insure that the construction is in accordance with the plans and specifications.
• Regularly inspect the work of the contractor and sub-contractors.
• Attend regular meetings with the contractor and architect (OAC meetings).
• Operational problem solving and expediting.
• Monitoring of the construction schedule.
• Initiate RFI’s as needed to provide needed information to the Field, following RFI process.
• Ensure jobsite is clean, orderly and secure; Conduct random inspections as appropriate.
• Ensure Quality is maintained.
• Walk through and acceptance of completed work. Manage the turnover of units with the Senior Construction Manager from the general contractor.
• Walk through the units to ensure that all the correct selections, options and upgrades are installed correctly and to the highest quality.
• Assist in the walk through of units with our clients and acceptance.
• Manage the punch list and warranty efforts of the general contractor.
• Observe testing and startup of all equipment.

Budget

• Work to control variances in the construction project budget to maximize profitability.
• Review and processing of the Applications for Payment from the general contractor.
• Approval of the Applications for Payment and presentation to the Vice President.
• Assist in the evaluation and documentation of all claims that may arise relating to the work.
• Assist in resolving invoicing issues and accounts payable requests from vendors.
• Arrange lender inspections necessary to ensure timely funding of project.
• Cooperate with lender consultants such as QA consultants.

Procurement

• Monitor procurement requirements in conjunction with design issues and schedule requirements. Focus on complex assemblies and specialty assemblies such as built-ins, landscaping, low voltage, tile and marble.

Management/Leadership

• Effectively lead and manage contractors and owner controlled suppliers and labor force present to create an engaged construction site; Responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with all suppliers, consultants and the general contractor and his team.

Job Completion

• Attend Client Turnover walkthrough with Client Relations/Warranty department. Provide an effective and warm transition. Ensure client turnover package is complete and fully explained.
• Prepare as-built package for clients. Ensure all changes are tracked and captured.

Warranty

• Monitor first 90 days of client living in the home. Ensure general contractor completes all outstanding punch-out/QCI items is a timely manner.
• Supervise the warranty process by the general contractor, including the 30, 90, 180day inspections and review of the project, mechanical systems, etc.

Client Relations

• Ensure a professional and pleasing experience in all client interactions.
• Minimize turnaround time in the transfer of information to clients.

Other related duties as requested and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum of High School Diploma. Bachelor’s Degree strongly desired in Construction management, Business or Engineering.

Mandatory Experience/Background: 10+ Years proven Project Management experience in commercial and/or residential multifamily construction. Must be capable of working in a fast-paced, high energy environment, managing multiple priorities. Positive attitude, self-starter, problem-solver. Serve as an example of LB Core Values of teamwork, respect, integrity, quality and commitment. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be capable of leading, managing, and supervising construction field staff. Must have valid driver’s license

Desired Experience/Qualifications: Luxury building experience and working with high-end clientele. Demonstrated competency with a computer-based scheduling and project management software and systems, specifically Procore. Vertical and/or Horizontal Development company experience strongly desired.

Physical Requirements: May occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to drive/travel to different job sites. May occasionally climb a ladder. Must be able to proficiently manage and balance field and office time.

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.