What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at Highwoods Properties?
Why Join Us?
At Highwoods, we’re more than just a commercial real estate company—we’re in the business of creating remarkable workplaces that inspire and support growth, community, and connection. Our mission is to build environments and experiences that empower our teammates and customers to achieve more together. Through a blend of innovation, care, and commitment to quality, we deliver exceptional spaces that are worth the commute, add value to our customers, and positively impact our communities.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare a scope and job cost estimate for each project
- Coordinate the Customer Improvement process with Space Planners, Leasing Representatives, and Customers
- Maintain a database of pricing for customer improvements projects
- Perform inspection walk-through of existing space
- Participate in contractor and subcontractor selection on negotiated work
- Obtain necessary permits for contracted work and self-performed work
- Receive, review, challenge and administer contractor and subcontractor construction schedules
- Coordinate contractor, subcontractor and vendor access to buildings and work areas
- Inspect ongoing projects on a regular basis to ensure protection of existing finishes and cleanliness
- Coordinate interruption of service to existing utilities including fire alarm monitoring, fire sprinkler systems and security systems
- Obtain all required progress inspections and obtain Final Inspections
- Participate in the creation of and administration of project punch lists
- Coordinate the turnover of completed work with the Customer, Property Manager and Leasing
- Process change orders as may be required. Change order work can proceed only after proper approval by Customers
- Participate in the review and approval of project vendor invoices and review and approve payments to Contractors
- Monitor job cost and report variances within 30 days of close-out
- Assist Property Managers as may be required to renovate and repair existing properties
- Maintain quality control, confirm that work meets or exceeds projects plans and Customer Interior specifications
- Consults with other staff on major maintenance and capital projects for existing buildings
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- B.S. in Construction Management, Construction Engineering
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience in construction management
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On–site supervision of customer improvement construction for a developer, major brokerage firm, owner or general contractor
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Working knowledge of building systems and components including but not limited to plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
- Troubleshoot problems by identifying cause and rectifying with appropriate action plan
- Must be task and detail oriented with good follow through skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Maintain effective communication between project team members (both verbal and written)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, sit, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally need to climb, balance, bend, stoop, and crouch. The employee may occasionally lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds. Ability to read, understand, and to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing and orally required.
