Sr Construction Project Manager

The Sr Construction Project Manager directs strategic development, capital planning, new construction renovation projects and deferred maintenance projects for the organization’s real estate portfolio and strategic initiatives. They will work with the COS, the Leadership Team, location administrators and other necessary stakeholders and contractors who are involved in the capital projects.

This position will play a key role in the development of a multi-year capital plans for the organization, in close coordination with the COS, CFO and executive leadership, and ensure the integration of cohesive planning, design, permitting, construction and communication for capital projects and other strategic initiatives within the organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Functioning as owner project manager during capital improvement construction and renovation projects.
• Generating owner’s program in conjunction with stakeholders to facilitate the design process.
• Reviewing plans and drawings for renovations, new facilities or major repairs and approves change order requests for modifications to construction or renovation work.
• Reviewing scopes, budgets, and contractor/subcontractor bids during all phases of project development
• Negotiating design and construction contracts.
• Compiling and preparing comprehensive status updates and activity reports of pending and completed construction renovation, and major maintenance and repair projects for communications with Board and funding partners.
• Maintaining construction and renovation capital project expenditure financial records for review with COS and CFO.
• In conjunction with the financing department, working with accountants to generate financial reports for local, state, governmental and funding agencies.
• Compiling and submitting draw requests for approval to funding agencies.
• Reviewing and approving all vendor bids, purchase orders, and invoices for payment.
• Collaborating with COS and Development team on the submission of capital project grant and funding opportunities.
• Assisting in the creation and implementation of a Facilities Management System for the documentation and tracking of facility records including warranties, O&M manuals, building plans, as-builts, deeds, inspections, work orders, code compliance and other reporting requirements.
• Leading future efforts to press for higher levels of sustainability and energy efficiency through the use of grant and outside funding opportunities.
• Assisting in the a capital needs assessment for all properties and maintaining a capital reserves budget and deferred maintenance schedule for operational planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Building Construction, Construction Management, or Architectural Engineering), required
• Master’s Degree, preferred
• Real estate licensure, preferred
• Project management certification, preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of construction management experience, required
• Experience in capital planning and strategic project management.
• Experience with real estate development or asset management, and coordinating the legal aspects of real estate issues and transactions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction contracts.
• Knowledge of permitting and zoning requirements.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Effective time management skills
• Strong decision making abilities, such as the ability to determine options, analyze and consider the relative costs and benefits of potential options
• Strong leadership abilities demonstrating willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction
• In this role, ability to pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work efficiently and effectively is a must.