Operations Construction Manager

Operations Construction Manager

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor, real estate owner, and/or the owner’s representative preferred.
• Aptitude for construction management, tenant improvement implementation or related educational background suitable for learning the trade.
• Experience or aptitude in Property Improvements, Roofing, Construction, Tenant Improvements and Renovations.
• Proficient with or ability to quickly learn new technologies (i.e. Excel, MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet).

Responsibilities

• Support the CET as it’s subject matter expert on construction and construction related activities.
• Provide updates and feedback on planned and in-progress projects.
• Work with the leasing teams on establishing budgets for tenant and market ready improvement projects.
• Plan internal and external resources as required to coordinate and monitor the construction process including: Hire and manage design professionals, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop schedules and provide conceptual and pre-construction estimates.
• Obtain competitive bids and conduct bid analysis, where required (Select General Contractor program may pre-empt bidding requirement) on Make Ready, Tenant and Capital Improvement projects.
• Work closely with construction procurement to leverage pricing support.
• Manage the procurement of permits and all necessary governmental approvals.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure customer satisfaction on every project.
• Provide detailed project cost tracking for both hard and soft costs.
• Support Essentials and Energy team through local oversight of the projects and execution of work to ensure quality delivery of projects and high customer satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade and maximize the value of existing real estate portfolio via building enhancements such as façade renovations, building function, parking improvements, etc.
• Approximately 25% travel, subject to change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural); or applicable and equivalent experience in the Construction Management field, Industrial Real Estate.
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with construction/project management software.
• Ability to identify opportunities for upgrading and maximizing the value of real estate portfolios.
• Experience in preparing and managing budgets, along with a strong understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with obtaining competitive bids, conducting bid analysis, and experience with vendor, contractor and resource management.