Construction Manager

Job Description

• Coordinate and facilitate general construction activities.
• Assist in preparation of project budget and capital improvement project projections.
• Interface with Hines Conceptual Construction group and assist in drawing and specification preparation as well as review pricing and consultant/construction contracts.
• Manage and develop Assistant Construction Managers as needed.
• Monitor and review contractors' work as it relates to budget, schedule, and owner’s program.
• Direct activities of architects/engineers.
• Prepare construction updates for the development group and/or ownership.
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budget updates, change order reports.
• Review working drawings.
• Administer change order procedures and contractor progress payments.
• Maintain and monitor the progress of punch lists.
• Control project documentation and historical data regarding construction.
• Assist Owner and/or tenants in space planning, budget preparation, material selection, cost estimating, construction contracts and cost monitoring.
• Encourage a safe working environment and reviews all required OSHA and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports with the General Contractor.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction science, engineering, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years general contractor or construction related experience with two of the years being in a management role.
• Work within governance-intensive approval model, including project management software platforms such as PM Web.
• Demonstrate understanding and successful application of general construction terminology and processes.
• Read and interpret construction related manuals, research/instructional reports, safety rules, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
• Read and interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications and communicate findings with team.
• Negotiate and interpret the intent of contract documents and mediate disputes as needed.
• Analyze and interpret various types of data in order to draw conclusions and solve problems.
• Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies.
• Compose business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using proper format, punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Speak before an audience with confidence, using appropriate communication skills/style.
• Demonstrate strong initiative.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff and contractors.
• Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
• Perform numerical and financial calculations including calculating surfaces, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses to inspect buildings/constructions sites and detect emergency alarms.
• Ability to climb up and down stairs, ride temporary construction hoists, access restrictive openings, and perform punch lists and emergency procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Ability to transfer locations and work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.
• Though occurrences are rare, be accessible 24 hours a day in case of an emergency.
• Compensation: $121,900 - $167,640