Corporate General Contractor

Corporate General Contractor

Tommy’s is looking for a Corporate General Contractor to manage all aspects of construction for our Tommy’s Express car washes. This role is responsible for managing a complex construction process to include but not limited to final estimating, development of design and constructions documents, site safety, schedule management, contract and budget management and project close out

What can Tommy's offer you?

• Base pay and eligibility for annual profit-sharing bonus
• Full insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance
• 401k match and complimentary financial planning services
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunity for continued education and tuition assistance
• Valuable learning and development program
• Significant ability to grow internally for motivated and strong performing team members
• Fun, energetic, family-oriented work culture with an emphasis on team member morale
• Growing nationwide brand / presence

Position Responsibilities:

• Collect, compile, and finalize project estimates from initial concept to completion. Understand trade costs and have a thorough understanding of overall trade scope based on construction plans.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information (proposal explanations, status and schedule updates) to appropriate parties such as internal and external project teams, subcontractors and clients) and works diligently to either solve the issues in a timely fashion or escalates.
• Assist in design submission and obtaining of all permits required by the authority having jurisdiction of each project.
• Ensures delivery of agreed upon contract terms and conditions, including permits, insurance, notice to proceed and subcontracts etc. are in order.
• Can interpret subcontractor contract language and ensures objectives of contracts are met. Responsibilities include contract development, contract reviews and final contract language and contract negotiations.
• Strong ability to interpret site specific construction plans and specs in detail to understand materials and systems.
• Leads and facilitates project processes and meetings from project conception to project close out including the project pre-construction meeting, site-specific safety plan implementation/enforcement, weekly progress meetings, owner/architect/sub-contractor meetings, sub mobilization, punch list and final close out.
• Prepare, review and return submittals.
• Oversee subcontractor bid process by assisting with all aspects of acquiring local sub-contractor bids, vetting contractors for feasibility and seamless execution as well as walking subs through the plans to ensure clear understanding of scope requirements.
• Manages complex relationships (Owner/client, architect, subcontractors, superintendent, project manager etc.)
• Coordinate construction activity with local officials to maintain a positive working relationship with local municipality and city officials.
• Completes project financial tasks such as owner/client and sub-contractor change orders, budget updates, owner/client/bank draw requests, invoice approvals and others as may be required by project.
• Reviews and approves project invoices. Overall monitors the financial health of the project and provides regular budgetary updates.
• Demonstrates effective preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering and schedule development skills.
• Establishes a culture on each job site of continuous improvement and the highest degree of collaboration.
• Create on site safety plan, work with site super to enforce with all subcontractors and include as part of weekly meetings. Fully demonstrates a safety-first approach beginning with site work through project completion.
• Other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, coordination on scope change with jobsite superintendent a must.
• Identifies and solves design and construction issues as they arise or when provided by others such as trade partners, site superintendent, architect or client.

Position Qualifications & Candidate Attributes:

• 4 year degree in construction management or related field
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to the ever-changing construction environment
• 5 year of commercial construction management experience
• Has managed commercial construction projects from start to finish
• Self-motivated and passionate about delivering exceptional results
• Has GC license in the state of Michigan, or will renew within 30 days of hire date (Required)
• Proficient in Autodesk Build and Construction Cloud software or similar project management tool
• Proficient knowledge of project management principles and strategies.
• Technical savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Process-oriented and strong collaborator with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise good judgment and make sound data-backed decisions
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Displays a strong initiative and drive to identify gaps and fill them

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates mostly on the construction job site from Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and operates primarily indoors with limited to no travel expectation.

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, team member must be able to:

• Work and commute in all weather conditions
• Able to effectively communicate, listen, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself and exchange information
• Work in a fast-paced environment where they will often be multitasking
• Be on the job site for the duration of the project
• Work with heavy and technical equipment, lift 50 - 70 lbs., go up heights on ladder
• Frequently stand and walk for the majority of each shift

Travel

This role will travel to Tommy Express locations. 

Overview of Tommy’s Family of Companies:

Tommy's Express is a national franchise for outstanding car washes and car care services. Powered by industry leading technology and decades of experience and planning, Tommy's Express car washes deliver a cutting-edge car wash experience unlike anything you've encountered before. Our fully automatic washes feature advances including the easy-loading car wash dual belt conveyor, wide open car wash bay for natural lighting, advanced presoak and sealer services, and free high-power self-serve vacuums on site.

Tommy’s Express Operations consists of eleven Tommy’s Express car wash locations in the following states, Michigan (8), Ohio (1), Florida (1), Texas (1).  This is a quickly growing operation with intentions to open or acquire 3-5 new locations per year.

Tommy Car Wash Systems (“TCWS”) is the power behind our Tommy’s Express equipment. TCWS is a team of passionate car wash professionals working to create opportunities for our partners to become the best car wash operators they can be. We provide modular building designs, robust stainless-steel car wash equipment, an advanced Wash Club license plate reader system, the Tommy Transporter belt, high performance wash detergents, and an industry-leading franchise opportunity. At Tommy Car Wash Systems, we have a solution for almost any size operator. Our team has assisted in the development of hundreds of some of the most successful car washes around the world. Together, Tommy’s Express and Tommy Car Wash Systems make up the Tommy’s Corporate brand, headquartered in Holland, MI.