What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Blue Ridge Executive Search?
The Construction Manager will provide construction management for predominantly commercial retail projects that include; site development, ground-up builds, building remodels, building expansions, and tenant improvements. Working in a flexible and fast-paced environment, the Construction Manager will primarily support the Legacy Acquisitions & Development team and will also support projects across the leasing, property management, foodservice, and other divisions.
Duties Include:
● Collaborating with and assisting the real estate department in assessing new site feasibility for acquisitions and development in the due diligence phase
● Designing and constructing new ground-up builds, relocations, building expansions, and tenant improvements
● Composing, and updating, all budgets and expected timelines for all site development, new ground up builds, relocations, expansions, tenant improvements and special projects
● Owning all aspects of the pre-construction process, including site diligence, hiring relevant third-parties, communicating with the municipalities, etc.
● Communicating effectively with management on construction progress, timelines, and budgets
● Partnering with internal leasing team to review and negotiate landlord work letter lease language for landlord work
● Negotiating with, retaining and managing architects, inspectors, engineers, general contractors and any other specialist involved in the construction process
● Overseeing architect in the timely preparation of accurate construction documents
● Coordinating designs and scopes of work with internal and external stakeholders
● Supervising the application process for all permits and approvals while managing relationship and timeline with the city
● Coordinating landlord general contractor items being performed for/on tenant's behalf
● Improving construction-related processes such as internal communication, software used, due diligence processes, and budgeting
● Visiting job sites on an as-needed basis during construction to ensure on time completion, budget cost control, accuracy and quality of work
● Coordinating project turnover, completion of punch list items and project close out
● Reviewing and authorizing pay applications from contractors
Education and Experience:
● 3-5 years’ experience in real estate development with a focus on construction management and owner’s representation
● Ground up, retail, healthcare and/or restaurant experience, preferred
● High School Diploma required, College degree preferred Qualifications and Skills:
● Strong organizational and time management skills
● Comprehensive Project and Construction Management skills
●Attention to detail
● Communication skills, both written and verbal
● Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and feedback from managers, customers, vendors and company leadership
● Negotiation skills
● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
● Knowledge of national building, fire and accessibility codes
● Familiarity with leases and lease terminology
● Strong aptitude for establishing and maintaining professional relationships
● Solid working knowledge of Google Suite, Drop Box, MS Office Suite, etc. or ability to learn these and other software quickly (CAD/Revit experience would be a bonus)
This is an “in office” position based at the Brentwood, TN home office. The successful candidate will live in/near or be willing to commute to or relocate to/near the Brentwood office.
Email resumes to keith@blueridgesearch.net for consideration.