Job Description

Job Summary:

Directs activities associated with building suite upfit projects or other construction projects by performing the following duties personally or through other contractors / subcontractors. The objective of this position is to maximize the return on construction dollars while maintaining the prescribed level of quality and minimizing risk. Must be a team player and work unselfishly with co-workers and project team for the good of the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Complete all customer improvement projects on time and on budget
• Maintain a database of pricing for customer improvements projects
• Perform inspection walk-through of existing space
• Participate in contractor and subcontractor selection on negotiated work
• Obtain necessary permits for contracted work and self-performed work
• Receive, review, challenge and administer contractor and subcontractor construction schedules
• Coordinate the Customer Improvement process with Space Planners, Leasing Representatives, and Customers
• Maintain effective communication between project team members (both verbal and written communications)
• Deliver a high level of external and internal customer satisfaction
• Prepare a description of scope and a job cost estimate for each project to be provided to the Leasing Representative to use in securing a lease
• Maintain a log of ongoing projects
• Coordinate contractor, subcontractor and vendor access to buildings and work areas
• Coordinate customer’s vendors including data and phone cable vendors
• Inspect ongoing projects on a regular basis to ensure protection of existing finishes and cleanliness of work area
• Coordinate interruption of service to existing utilities including fire alarm monitoring, fire sprinkler systems and security systems
• Review and approve locations of new equipment as proposed by contractors, subcontractors and vendors, including consultation with Property Management and Maintenance
• Supervise subcontractors on self-performed work
• Obtain all required progress inspections and obtain Final Inspections
• Participate in the creation of and administration of project punch lists
• Coordinate the turnover of completed work with the Customer, Property Manager and Leasing
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Process change orders as may be required. Change order work can proceed only after proper approval by Customers.
• Participate in the review and approval of project vendor invoices and review and approve payments to Contractors.
• Initiate preparation of invoices to Customers for work done. All invoices must be reviewed with Customers to assure prompt payment.
• Monitor job cost and report variances within 30 days of close-out
• Responsible for the Customer Improvement project from the start until an Acceptance of Premise letter has been signed by the Customer and all payments due from the Customer have been received
• Assist Property Managers as may be required to renovate and repair existing properties.
• Manage building renovations that fall under building improvements
• Maintain quality control, confirm that work meets or exceeds projects plans and Tenant Interior specifications
• Maintain/administer quality control testing
• Pro-actively seek effective cost savings
• Consults with other staff on major maintenance and capital projects for existing buildings.

REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. in Construction Management, Construction Engineering preferred. Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and troubleshoot problems by identifying cause and rectifying with appropriate action plan. Must be task and detail oriented with good follow through skills. Excellent organizational and time effectiveness skills. Working knowledge of building systems and components including but not limited to plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, including on–site supervision of customer improvement construction for a developer, major brokerage firm, owner or general contractor. Larger projects will be viewed more favorably.

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