Commercial Construction Project Manager

Commercial Construction Project Manager

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing and coordinating all construction-related activities of a designated project to ensure schedules, budgets and quality of work are met, per contract documents, while maintaining a safe working environment.  In addition, work with Building Engineers on specific projects at various building locations as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction:

• Assist in coordinating all pre-construction activity with the Director of Construction
• Determine & define scope of work and deliverables.
• Establish preliminary budget.
• Develop complete, detailed estimate project.
• Coordinate and perform all necessary value engineering included in the process so as to satisfy pre-determined pro forma performance criteria.
• Establish final budget.
• Coordinate final design documents with AMEP and civil consultant.
• Coordinate all permitting.
• Coordinate completion of all construction documents
• Develop project specific construction schedule.

Field Supervision:

• Coordinate all on-site construction activities
• Manage project schedule.
• Manage labor, subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage all quality control.
• Track, receive and inventory material deliveries.
• Coordinate all work with Property Manager and Building Engineer assigned to project location.
• Maintain a complete understanding of all contract documents (plans, specifications, contracts).
• Maintain relationship and correspondence with Tenant and/or Owner’s Rep throughout project.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with contract documents.
• Coordinate all field operations on site.
• Maintain a clean and safe project, complying with OSHA regulations.
• Notify direct supervisor of any jobsite conflicts prior to making any changes in the field.
• Review, investigate, troubleshoot existing conditions, and problem-solve.
• Work closely with Project Consultants, Architects and Engineers throughout project.
• Schedule and coordinate all testing and inspections with State and Local municipalities.
• Schedule and coordinate all work to be performed by utility companies (gas, electric, telephone, cable, water, sewer).
• Schedule and conduct required job meetings.

Contract Administration:

• Maintain a complete understanding/enforcement of each contractor/vendor/ supplier’s contractual obligations (scope of work).
• Confirm all material(s) delivered to the site complies with plans/specifications/ approvals/shop drawings/submittals prior to installation.
• Have a complete understanding/enforcement of General Conditions.
• Have a complete understanding of all Owner-furnished and/or Owner-installed materials.
• Coordinate with construction lender site inspections.

Project Reporting:

• Update Project Schedule.
• Update Supervisor on scope of work changes/existing conditions.
• Daily Reports.
• Progress Photos.
• Jobsite Safety.
• Testing/Inspections.
• Weekly Job Meeting Minutes.

Project Close-Out:

• Deliver building ready for occupancy, including Certificate of Occupancy, per project schedule.
• Assist Construction Admin in coordinating necessary as-builts/shop drawings/equipment cut sheets/SDS sheets for assembly into Operations & Maintenance Manuals.
• Schedule/coordinate/monitor completion of punch lists.

Engineer Related:

• Assist on-site Building Engineer with all aspects of day-to-day operations, as directed.
• Coordinate tenant service requests with Building Engineer, as needed.
• Coordinate special projects with Property Manager/Building Engineer, as directed.
• Assist Property Manager with competitive bid process for goods and services and verify hours work, quantities received, etc., for supplies and services rendered for the building.
• Assist Property Manager and/or Property Accountant with preparation of annual and long-range budgets, management plans and forecasts.
• Assist Building Engineer, as needed, for oversight and inspections and evaluations of small-scale facility and tenant construction/renovation projects to insure compliance with construction and building standards.

Miscellaneous:

• Assist in the continuous development and improvement of procedures and systems related to this position.
• Travel required between projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot and problem-solve.
• Ability to work with customers/tenants professionally.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Knowledge of Building Systems.
• Computer Skills in Word, Excel, Project, Outlook and Building Engines.
• Working knowledge of smart phones, tablets/computers/laptops.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability and flexibility to identify and respond to changes in priorities.
• Excellent time management, or oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• OSHA Certification (desired).

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related construction field is preferred.
• 5 years related experience and/or training in commercial construction maintenance services, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Use power and hand tools.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, squat, crawl, reach, push and pull.

Pioneer Companies is a privately held real estate owner; operator, property manager and developer with headquarter offices in Syracuse, New York and offices in Rochester and East Hampton, New York. Over its 50-year history, we have established ourselves as a full service, vertically integrated company with acquisition, leasing, development, construction management, property management, brokerage, asset management, receivership, legal, accounting, and finance functions tailored to meet the needs of our clients, both internally and for third parties. Pioneer has built and owned properties of all types in over 22 states throughout the country.