Work with subcontractors and external vendors to negotiate profitable contracts
Recommend value-engineered products to the project team to make the project more cost and time-efficient.
Provide feedback on construction building materials and potential conflicts as plans evolve.
Coordinate with agencies on plan checks and submittals, review the plan check comments and get approval on plans.
Look ahead proactively for the potential construction problems; communicate to architects, engineers, and clients to resolve them
Collaborate with clients, engineers, construction managers, and architects to determine the needed resources and scope of work, including necessary materials and expected labor required
Provide the cost estimate of the construction up front and accurately control the budget throughout the project
Communicate the status of the building project to key stakeholders by providing regular progress reports
Supervise general contractors and laborers and provide direction when needed to ensure the job is high quality
Schedule construction operations and create a construction timeline to ensure project deadlines are met
Acquire the appropriate licenses and permits from the corresponding authorities and ensure construction is up to code
Comply with all best-practice health and safety standards to prevent injuries and slowdowns at construction sites, and promptly report any safety regulation issues
Qualifications:
Familiarity with construction project management software is highly valued
Superb leadership capability, organizational skills, time-management abilities, and communication skills
OSHA 30 certification
Knowledge of the construction industry and the entire building process, including building permits, blueprints, building codes, construction equipment, material resources, construction methods, and project management principles
College degree (Bachelor’s) in construction management, engineering, or another relevant field
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in managing commercial construction projects preferably with projects valued up to $10 million
Ideal candidate should have a wide breadth of commercial construction experience from health care to retail
Must have the ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status
Marketing and presentation skills
Computer Skills Required – Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to create material take-offs
Should be highly organized, highly motivated, and a detail-directed problem solver
Some estimating experience is preferred but not required