Vertical Development Construction Manager
Location
Morgan, UT | United States
Job description
Position Summary :
WPR’s Vertical Development Construction Manager oversees and coordinates the company’s multiple club and for-sale vertical development projects, from design through completion/turnover, ensuring that the design of buildings and their surroundings is cost-effective, the bid process is rigorous, contracts are comprehensive and protect the company, schedules are met and budgets are adhered to with maximum emphasis on value engineering and most efficient/effective construction strategies.
Reports to: Director of Vertical Development
Duties/Responsibilities :
- Provides management of project design by collaborating with architects, engineers, other consultants and operating managers to drive efficient building programs, cost-effective development strategies, comprehensive schedules and project scopes/materials necessary to complete each project within budget.
- Prepares bid solicitation packages, recommends selection of contractors and prepares contracts for specific vertical construction projects and associated sitework.
- Oversees contractors and subcontractor to ensure that work meets quality standards, adheres to specifications, meets budget and coordinates with other project contractors and WPR operations.
- Creates and manages construction schedules and coordinates construction projects in the most efficient process and accurately budgets the time necessary to meet each critical path deadline.
- Prepares and submits cost estimates of alternatives and budgets, and regularly communicates with WPR’s development and business team concerning actual costs vs. budget estimates.
- Ensures adherence to schedule and budget and, when unexpected challenges or issues arise, makes quick decisions or consults with the development team to make necessary adjustments to stay on schedule and budget.
- Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the design, construction and maintenance of assigned structures, facilities, and systems.
- Ensures company and contractor safety standards and guidelines are followed and that all agency safety codes and standards are met.
- Ensures company environmental protection policies and procedures are followed and that agency environmental permits and regulations are property adhered to.
- Collaborates with WPR development team, consultants and contractors to identify and solve vertical project challenges, accelerate schedules and create savings.
- Manages and leads the punch-list, project closeout and operational turnover process ensuring a smooth hand-off to the operational team.
- Manages and leads the resolution of construction contingency actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
- Reviews monthly contractor pay applications, verifies quantities via regular field inspections/measurements and recommends payment amounts.
- Drives contractors to develop/maintain critical path schedule and delivery dates.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, field representatives, tradespersons, and craft workers.
- Assists others on the WPR development team as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities :
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Thorough understanding of bidding, contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
- Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
- Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
- Thorough understanding of architectural, engineering, other development disciplines.
- Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
Education and Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science, or Building Engineering required.
- At least five years of complex vertical development/construction experience required.
- Experience in overseeing multiple vertical projects at the same time (home builds, mixed use, condominiums, townhomes, restaurants, etc.).
- Construction Manager certification by the American Institute of Constructors or Construction Management Association of America preferred.
Physical Requirements :
- Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of job site in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards and dangers.
- Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the job site.
Additional Details: - A full benefits package is available upon date of hire and will be discussed during any round one interview.
- A comprehensive national and state background check will be conducted if/when an offer is extended and accepted.
- Salary DOE.
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