Construction Project Manager

Description

Ram Realty Advisors LLC acquires and develops retail, multifamily, and mixed-use properties in select high-growth markets throughout the Southeast. The investments are capitalized by Ram-sponsored discretionary private equity funds and institutional co-investment vehicles. Since 1996, Ram has deployed in excess of $4.8 billion of capital. Ram and its predecessor entities were founded in 1978. The Company is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and has offices in Tampa, Florida; Charlotte and Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Nashville, Tennessee.

The Construction Project Manager is directly responsible for executing projects on time and on budget, with a deep commitment to ensuring quality standards, budgets and schedules are met or exceeded. Projects include new construction and existing value add garden style, mid-rise and high-rise rental apartments, mixed use projects and stand-alone retail projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

· Actively participate in the pre-acquisition due diligence process, including review and evaluation of consultant and engineering reports and studies. Identify areas of concern and provide suggested risk mitigation strategies.

· Coordinate work of all internal and external parties involved in the project including, Architect, Civil, GC, Subcontractors, Public Agencies, Marketing, Property Management, and others.

· Assist the Development team with project design and programming through plan review and analysis, constructability review and feedback, means/methods analysis, and construction phasing and planning. Attend design review and planning meetings as necessary, monitor design quality and Ram design standards.

· Provide construction insight and budget estimates through all phases of design completion, from concept to CD’s.

· Provide quantity estimating tasks for new projects at each drawing stage to track in database.

· Manage and develop construction budget, VE and Alternate options, and assist Development team in selection of project material and finish specifications.

· Participate in the selection of the General Contractor (and other contractors) for project execution. Assist in drafting and reviewing all contracts to vendors, consultants, contractors, etc.

· Provide input on overall development schedule as it pertains to construction pricing and execution schedule.

· Meet with inspection authorities to discuss and plan project inspections, jurisdictional requirements, close-out needs, etc.

· Manage and direct all components and phases of construction of project. Provide direction and oversight of all contractors working on project, enforce contracts, evaluate change orders, and prepare for owner execution (where necessary). 

· Ensure compliance with contract documents and specifications and provide quality control for completed work.

· Provide oversight on construction schedule to ensure schedule compliance.

· Monitor construction budget/costs and manage project cost tracking (hard cost items) for Development team review and analysis.

· Assist in Risk Management by reviewing and enforcing insurance requirements, bonding evaluations, and similar.

· Manage punch list and close out processes as it relates to occupancy, warranty, asset disposition, and ongoing operations.

· Support GC Efforts to promote safety.

· Project a positive public image through project appearance and personal relationships

· Liaison and collaborate with all internal Ram customers, particularly the Development and Asset Management teams.

Requirements

These requirements represent the education, knowledge, skill, certifications/licensure and/or ability required to perform the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties noted above.

· Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university 

· Ten years of related commercial construction experience. Experience in Florida or the Southeast strongly preferred.

· Strong project management experience, including selecting, contracting, and managing consultants, design professionals and general contractors, preferably for projects with a total capitalization of at least $35 million.

· Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting blueprints, building codes, specifications, regulations. 

· Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Project.

· Travel to job sites required including overnight trips. For major projects, 2 visits a month should be considered a minimum.

These characteristics and skills are essential for success in this role:

· Ability to perform calculations necessary to produce or interpret budgets, budget forecasts, discounts, percentages, costs per square foot, and other basic algebraic functions. Ability to create basic formulas for spreadsheet applications. Proficiency with Excel essential.

· Ability to manage all internal and external relationships in a professional manner. 

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to effectively present information in public and professional forums, potentially including local government hearings and community meetings.

· Demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple construction projects annually (depending on size), budgeting and administration, maintaining positive relationships with multiple contractors. 

· Ability to understand critical path schedules and evaluate progress against the schedule, accurately forecast completion independently of other reports.

These characteristics are highly valued throughout the Company and essential for all team members:

· High degree of professionalism.

· Commitment to quality and a constant desire for improvement.

· Being open-minded and willing to learn.

· Humility and an ability to admit “I don’t know” or “I made a mistake”.

· Knowing when and how to ask for help.

· Adaptability and flexibility.

· A deep belief in the importance of putting the team first.

· A strong sense of respect for self and others.

· An unwavering commitment to integrity (no matter the perceived short-term cost).

Please note: The Team Member Description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.