Assistant Project Manager, Westbrook, Maine

Construction Team:
Assistant Project Manager, Westbrook, Maine

Waterstone Properties Group, Inc. is a privately owned real estate development company founded in 2005 with a diverse portfolio of properties in the United States totaling over 7 million square feet of space among more than 50 properties. We specialize in the creation of retail shopping centers, mixed-use properties, corporate headquarters, and campuses, in addition to specialized medical facilities.
Waterstone, headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, specializes in all facets of the business including development, acquisitions, leasing, tenant coordination, property management, marketing, treasury, and finance.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter, resume, and compensation expectations to careers ADavenport@Waterstonepg.com. Waterstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More information about Waterstone Properties Group is available at www. Waterstonepg.com.

Summary: The APM will be responsible for the coordination of, and communication with, internal project staff and 3rd party vendors and contractors while ensuring the project is delivered on time, within scope and on budget. APM will interface with financial, leasing, design and construction management staff and other relevant stakeholders including lenders and partners.
The APM will work with the Project Finance Manager, Sr. Construction Project Manager, Tenant Project Managers.

Responsibilities: Design and Construction:

• APM will assist with Project Architectural and Engineering teams and associated consultants for the architectural design and engineering efforts for all aspects of the Project from leasing to open for business.
• Act as point of contact with Partners, Lenders, and VP of Construction in reporting on project progress, schedule and overall Project budget.
• Construction: APM will work with team during design, pre-construction and construction phases including establishment of budgets, value engineering, contract negotiations, change order management and monitor project progress.
• Tenant Improvement: APM will work with Construction Managers/Coordinators and selected contractors throughout design and construction. Will provide oversight to Tenant Project Manager in pre-construction and construction of Landlord’s deliverables. This includes responsibility of managing TI budgets and tracking of same in overall project budget.
• Assist as requested in preparation of and administration of construction contracts with selected General Contractors/Construction Managers.
• Assist in development of Tenant Designs and building standards for the Properties, as required.
• Responsible for meeting minutes and project document organization.
• Resonsible for organization and maintenance of all project documents through use of Procore and standardized document management practices.

Lease Administration during Construction and Tenant Coordination:

• Work with Tenant Improvement PM ensuring compliance with Lease obligations during design and construction (e.g. submittal of Landlord Documents and Plans, critical dates, delivery notices, due diligence submittals, etc.) prior to effective date of Leasing and Management Agreement)
• Provide oversight to Tenant PM in the preparation and negotiation of work letters for leases.
• Manage design changes during pre-construction and construction phases; evaluate budget impacts and authorize generation of change order as required; track and document all change orders including making sure change orders are approved as required pursuant to the Operating Agreement.
• Manage design changes during pre-construction and construction phases; evaluate budget impacts and authorize generation of change order as required; track and document all change orders.
• Manage and track project budgets. APM shall be responsible for providing regular updates to allow management of overall proforma.

Entitlement Process
o Assist with managing the entitlement process for assigned projects including but not limited, to assistance with engaging the consultant team, establishing project specific timelines and identification of potential hurdles.

• Financial:

o The APM is responsible forhelping to manage and track project the budget including budget and variance reporting; approval of change orders, review and management of contracts (3rd party, contractor, etc.).

• Ideal Requirements:

• Successful Candidate must have a working knowledge of Procore, , Bluebeam or similar software; must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint; Must have knowledge of MS Project; Must have strong written and verbal communication skills; Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings including all disciplines (Architectural, Structural, Civil/Site, MEP and FP).
• 2-3 years of experience in Construction on large projects ($5 million plus preferred), with emphasis on design and development of healthcare, residential, retail, or hospitality focused projects. Will be the boots-on-the-ground individual working on site.

• Education - Preferred fields of study include, Civil or other Engineering, Architectural Studies, Planning, Construction Management or similar field.
• organized, computer savy and self driven.