Construction Project Manager

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Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

Summary of Job Description

The Project Manager sets the budget, creates and maintains the construction schedule, assembling and maintaining field staff, and the overall success of multi-family residential and mixed-use projects. The Project Manager establishes expectations and collaborates with a variety of parties to ensure project schedule, budget, safety and quality objectives are attained.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees all aspects of the project over the entire project life (e.g., initiate, plan, execute, control, and close).

• Oversees the execution of projects, focusing on industry-accepted processes for real estate construction project management, related to budget, schedule, and quality.

• Manages risk associated with project execution, as well as skills necessary for forecasting obstacles to better manage operational risk.

• Participates in the completion of Class I, II, and III budgets for the Construction portions of the Budget Request Form Process: including preparation of hard costs, construction schedules, and contract and construction pricing estimates. Prepares bid packages and subcontractor scope of work, review bid packages, prepare bid analysis, negotiate and award subcontracts, assemble contract documents and manage subcontractor change orders and project budget.

• Reviews construction plans/drawings and the submittal process with Consultants and the Development team.

• Assists in the acquisition of permits and approvals; assist in public notices, and additional coordination with jurisdiction.

• Assists in the preparation of the construction portions of the monthly community reports such as the Development Community Reports and the Development Right Updates.

• Identifies root cause of hazards, delays, poor quality, and other jobsite issues. Develop solutions and plans that mitigate future risk to the project.

• Ensures project close out and documents are in order and filed appropriately (Certificate of Occupancy, As Build Drawings, Consultant signoffs, etc.) Enforces safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all municipal, state and federal regulations. Ensure compliance with AvalonBay safety and health program requirements and project specific Safety and Health Plan

Planning and Scheduling

• Defines detailed project implementation and deployment plans, such as establishing project milestones and scheduling milestone completion dates.

• Provides accurate project documentation to include project budgets and forecasts, change orders, vendor and building infrastructure analysis, vendor insurance certificates, project updates, etc.

• Uses tools and processes to identify project goals, sets and manages the schedule, anticipates and identifies issues, removes obstacles, 3 delineates responsibility, tracks task completion and communicates project progress. Prepares and tracks field status and progress. Collaborates with the Superintendent as needed on field issues. This could include but is not limited to weekly or biweekly field site visits and walks.

• Maintains construction schedule with Superintendent. Maintains project progress information; ensures projects are on schedule and within budget.

Relationship Management

• Leads and motivates members of the project team to complete all phases of work safely within the schedule and parameters established.

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with Company associates, architects, inspectors, subcontractors, site neighbors, suppliers and municipalities.

• Negotiates, develops and establishes commitments from others on the project.

• Empowers, engages and develops associates to meet business outcomes. Provides feedback, coaching and support to drive achievement.

• Collaborates with the Asset Team and attends Asset Team meetings.

• Ensures all AVB associates have proper safety training

Non-Essential Functions

• Prepares, tracks, and maintains Procurement of materials and equipment as needed.

• Prepares cost data.

• All other tasks or duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with emphasis in Engineering Architecture, Construction Management, or Business.

Certification or Licensures:

• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, where applicable.

• Other licenses and certifications as required by state or local jurisdictions. • CPR/First Aid

• OSHA 30

Experience:

• 7 or more years of experience managing residential, commercial or hospitality construction projects/activities with moderate knowledge related to all disciplines and phases of construction. Experience with design, project cost accounting and field experience inclusive of project management experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills with ability to plan, prioritize, organize, collaborate and manage workload.

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of personalities, ability to keep calm under pressure, ability to communicate effectively, and ability to multitask.

• Demonstrates analytical and problem solving skills.

• Operates the following applications frequently: Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project, Unifier (I-BEAM), Textura, Procore, SRC, Clarity, Bluebeam, AutoCAD (Not necessary but preferred).

• Understands all aspects of the plans documentation package.

• Comprehends applicable building codes and local jurisdiction policies and procedures.

• Understands all OSHA guidelines.

• Reads and writes English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communications.

• Performs intermediate mathematic skills, both arithmetic and geometric, to convert measurements when reviewing blueprints and floor plans.

• Possesses comprehensive business knowledge- Business negotiation skills, business acumen, and knowledge of contract law.

• Frequently operates general office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, telephone, photocopying machine, facsimile machine, and postage machine.

Physical Demands:

• Exhibits ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb (stairs, ladders, etc.).

Working Environment:

• A suitable office space will be made available.

• Position requires periodic exposure to hazardous conditions requiring personal protective equipment and training that conforms to national and local regulations.

• Conditions may cause some physical discomfort due to temperature, dust and noise.

Training:

• Satisfactory completion of AVB’s new hire orientation within 30 days of employment or the first training session offered after employment.

• Satisfactory completion of AVB’s Management Essentials and Performance Evaluation within 9 months of employment in the position. Training must commence within 6 months of employment in the position.

How AvalonBay Supports You

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

Salary : $117,000 - $195,000