Job Description
ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES
Design Guidelines: Oversees the development of and annual updates to the Abode Communities Design Guidelines by engaging a cross divisional team of representatives from the Architecture, Property & Asset Management, Real Estate and Resident Services Divisions.
Standard Specifications Review: Supports the Architecture Division in the development and annual updates of standardized specifications. Establishes and follows risk protocols throughout all phases of project periods.
PROJECT SPECIFIC DUTIES
Architecture Contract: Facilitate negotiation between Architect (including 3rd party) and Real Estate Division.
Plan Review: Reviews project plans at key milestones for constructability, compliance with Design Guidelines and to ensure cost efficiency and risk management.
Cost Estimates: Provides cost estimates and/or solicit bids from the General Contractor (GC) at key junctures throughout predevelopment.
Value Engineering: Oversee and facilitate cross divisional review of value engineering items; CM to act as arbiter and make recommendations but SVP, Development to approve all value engineering decisions.
General Contractor Solicitation & Contract Negotiation.
Pre-Construction Oversight.
Construction Oversight: Acting as owner rep during this phase, with approval rights within delegated authority. May also include engagement and oversight of third-party construction managers if required by pipeline demand.
Post-Construction Oversight: Acting as owner rep during this phase, with approval rights within delegated authority. May also include engagement and oversight of third party construction managers if required by workload demand.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
· 7-10 years' experience in new construction and in a supervisory capacity
· Some experience with remodeling projects preferred
· Working knowledge of green building practices highly desirable -LEED certification a plus
· Ability to manage multiple projects at once with no decline in quality control
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strong mediation and negotiation skills required
· Ability to develop and manage processes
Additional Information
Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, life, AD&D, and long term disability insurance, 401K plan, vacation and sick leave benefits.
Abode Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.