Construction Manager

About Cousins Properties

Headquartered in Atlanta, Cousins is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). Cousins has a simple, compelling strategy: Premier urban Sun Belt office portfolio, Disciplined about capital allocation, Best-in-class balance sheet, with Strong local operating platforms. Acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) develops, owns, and manages a 20 million square foot trophy office portfolio in the high-growth Sun Belt markets of Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Tampa, and Phoenix.

Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets, and opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit www.cousins.com.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for managing tenant improvement and building improvement projects for an over 7MM square foot office portfolio in Atlanta, GA. Responsible for managing general contractors and/or third-party construction project managers. Will work closely with property teams to ensure building rules and regulations are followed in addition to timely completion of projects. May be responsible for small redevelopment projects as directed by the Managing Director and EVP, Development.  Projects typically range in value from $50k to $3MM and include customer’s TI projects, elevator lobbies, corridors, restroom, and other owner property upgrades.

This position is on-site in Atlanta, GA.  This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee beginning to end construction project administration process
• Prepare preliminary budgeting for each prospective project
• Collaborate and coordinate with leasing and property management teams
• Manage third party construction administrators or oversee projects directly
• Coordinate with customers in the development of TI design documents
• Evaluate MEP systems, structural and budget impacts
• Manage change orders, pay applications, and pre-construction process
• Oversee the permit, plan review & development process with the City of Atlanta/local authorities having jurisdiction
• Request/set up security access as needed for construction projects
• Prepare, monitor, and reconcile budgets, forecasting, analysis, cost variances on projects
• Distribute project-related financial materials, monthly reports, and other formal information related to scheduling, progress, and cost management
• Coordinate and manage all consultants necessary to complete projects
• Obtain and file certificates of completion, lien waivers, and tenant acceptance letters
• Ensure assembly of all project closeout documentation
• Verify stored “attic stock” requirements and validate materials received
• Provide up to date project related projections on project completion and update stakeholders accordingly in timely manner
• Provide support to legal and leasing team during lease documentation for work letter and other pertinent information related to property, project, and space
• Perform constructability analysis, value-engineering, and efficiency ideas as necessary
• Maintain up to date records on current projects within Company’s filing system as well as updated building standard design materials for portfolio properties

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

Required Experience and Technical Skills:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university
• 5-10 years of experience in commercial construction
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management
• Experience in personnel management and mentoring
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical
• Schedule and budget management and tracking experience
• Knowledge of construction contracts, change order process, and the ability to negotiate terms
• Adept at reading, reviewing, and preforming take-offs of construction documents
• Ability to develop and review of lease language with respect to TI efforts
• Familiarity with BOMA measurement
• Experience with various reporting requirements and approval processes

Computer Skills:

• Advanced computer skills including internet navigation and various software applications
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Visio) and Adobe Acrobat
• Proficiency at using MS Project and other scheduling software is required
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Yardi, and Procore

Professional Skills:

• Leadership: Must have the ability to lead people and manage many responsibilities and duties at one time; ability to work with little or no supervision; ability to work proactively in managing long-term or ongoing projects
• Integrity: Demonstrate sound business ethics; consistently comply with organizational values; protect confidential information; and handle sensitive financial information
• Communication: Ability to clearly express ideas; present verbal information in a straightforward manner; ask questions to open channels of communication; and listen to understand perspective of others
• Collaboration: Must be a team player with a high level of positive energy and a "can do" approach in all activities; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of operations
• Responsiveness: Need to perform responsibilities with an acute sense of urgency to meet the needs of others; willing to proactively accept a variety of tasks associated with this position
• Organization: Must be organized, concise, detailed, flexible, and efficient
• Analytical Reasoning: Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to effectively prioritize deliverables
• Customer Service: Demonstrate optimum customer service delivery while performing all job functions

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 2 hours in length
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill job duties
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision

Cousins is an equal opportunity employer where employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and aptitude. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.