The Construction Manager will perform work independently to manage the construction and be responsible for all aspects of construction including bidding/budgeting/scheduling, subcontract administration and negotiation including change orders, RFIs and submittal tracking. The Construction Manager will also be responsible for enforcing job site safety and weekly job meetings as well as scheduling local, county and state required inspections. This position will be located in Northern Central New Jersey.
Additional Responsibilities
- Oversee the project construction from start to finish.
- Assist in the project planning, budgeting and identification of key resources as needed to ensure the successful execution and completion of the construction of project.
- Project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking project expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project.
- Ensure that construction activities move according to the predetermined schedule.
- Coordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which includes the architects, consultants, subcontractors and Local, State and Housing Authority officials.
- Maintain strict adherence to budgetary guidelines, construction quality and safety standards.
- Review project documents to ensure they are complete.
- Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims.
- Manage the daily details of the project including purchases, subcontracting, change orders and coordination of office and field activities directly related to the project during construction.
- Study and understand the Contract documents (plans and specifications) of project before to determine areas, including provisions of the General Conditions, that may be ambiguous or present problems that may result in unforeseen costs.
- Investigate conditions at the jobsite to understand and evaluate site accessibility, surface and underground conditions and any condition that would affect construction methods and costs.
- Review the budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyze for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Prepare the project construction schedule and update as necessary with the project Superintendent as the job progresses. The schedule BASELINE should never change.
- Resolve, or assist Project Manager & Superintendent in resolving, design and detail problems.
- Attend pre – construction and job meetings.
- Manage and monitor the submittal process for subcontractors and vendors. Ensure materials meet all specification and plan requirements and communicate clearly to the subcontractor and/or vendor when the submittal requires further clarification or information.
- Estimate, prepare, submit and monitor the circulation and execution of Change Orders between the Owner, Architect and subcontractor(s) in a timely manner.
Qualifications-
- 5 + years construction management experience
- Mixed-use/multi-family experience
- Ability to read and understand civil and architectural drawings
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to lead and mentor a team.
- Ability to work independently.
- Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms
- Effective time management and logical decision making
- Must have valid NJ Driver’s License and speak English.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Work Location: In person