Construction Project Manager

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Our client is a proven leader in the ownership, operation, and redevelopment of high-quality retail and mixed-use real estate in the country's best markets. A well-respected real estate team and one of the largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts in the country, as measured by the value of our shopping centers. Team members with initiative and ability can get involved in many facets of the business.

The team is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager with mixed-use experience, including residential, retail and office to work out of our regional office in Huntington Station, NY. This position will manage the day-to-day construction and tenant coordination activities for projects in our client’s portfolio in the New York metro region. The candidate must have 7 to 10 years of experience in development and construction management functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish construction delivery scope and project budgets
• Oversee the contracting and timely delivery of all work
• Review schematic, design development, and construction document drawings and specifications
• Develop preliminary budgets with General Contractor (GC) input
• Coordinate and manage the timely installation of all necessary utility services
• Develop construction plan with General Contractor to include schedule, building sequencing, delivery plan, staging area, fencing plan, erosion control, etc.
• Review, negotiate, analyze, and manage construction contracts and change orders
• Oversee the construction administration of project architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors
• Manage weekly Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) job-site meetings
• Oversee construction administration of project architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors
• Manage project submittal, shop drawings, request for information, and exposure logs
• Monitor project progress in the field and ensure project schedule is being maintained
• Review project sites to confirm that adequate quality controls and safety processes are in place and are being tracked
• Troubleshoot design and construction issues as they arise
• Review monthly payment applications, lien waivers, and insurance certificates
• Review and process invoices utilizing the client’s standard operating and filing procedures
• Maintain monthly budget updates and accounting reports
• Manage the jurisdiction and owner acceptance process for completed building interiors/exteriors and site construction
• Secure warranty books and as-built drawings from GC
• Manage GC to secure Certificate of Occupancy & bond releases
• Manage the budget process to close out jobs in a timely manner
• Drives the landlord and tenant design, permitting and construction process in accordance with lease documents to ensure achievement of “best possible” rent commencement dates for all projects as assigned
• Proactively performs all tasks related to gathering information required by leasing to market tenant spaces
• Manages and coordinates construction projects from conceptual estimating through project close out on new and existing retail project buildings
• Ensures coordination of all assigned projects with appropriate departments, consultants, tenants, and 3rd party managers
• Drafts and reviews construction lease exhibits upon request by Leasing or Legal
• Reviews and approves Landlord and Tenant construction drawings to ensure compliance with lease, budget, schedule and design requirements
• Coordinates directly with Legal, Leasing, Asset Management and Development to ensure that lease language and terms of delivery are reasonable and achievable


QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 - 10 years of Construction Management experience working for a Development and/or Construction Company with specific project experience in retail, residential and office construction
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in ground-up construction and large-scale redevelopments
• Experience with LEED certified projects preferred
• Experience with commercial leases preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

Our client is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.