Associate Construction Manager

VSP Vision Care

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the coordination and management of small to medium-sized facility construction projects across the company's campus, labs, and various locations. It involves planning and managing work performed by contractors and consultants, and providing general management for construction-related jobs. VSP Vision is a company with nearly 70 years in the eye health industry, driven by compassion, care, and a mission to provide quality vision care. The company values collaboration, inclusion, and fostering a sense of belonging among its global team of nearly 15,000 teammates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
2+ years’ experience with facilities construction projects in trades and/or coordination of work
Knowledge of the basic terms, practices, and procedures used in corporate facilities management
Must be available for a modified work shift, evenings, and weekends
Basic knowledge of estimating, bidding, and managing construction contracts
Ability to communicate and coordinate activities of multiple disciplines in the field
Basic knowledge of the space planning process and project life cycle
Ability to read construction documents, including scopes of work, and to write clear scopes of work
Computer skills using MS Office and email
Ability to adhere/respond to established time frames and schedules, ability to work under pressure
Ability to travel occasionally (10-15%) to manage remote projects

Responsibilities

Manage, direct, and coordinate construction projects for the company campus, labs, and locations
Oversees scope development, design, implementation, schedule, budget, safety, and client satisfaction on proposed projects
Responsible for delivering the project to the client in compliance with all contractual requirements and in accordance with Federal, State, and local law requirements
Create and maintain all project documentation, including written scopes of work; project drawings (often prepared by others); contracts; schedules; change order logs; weekly project meeting minutes; and all project correspondence
Provide project budget estimates for building and site work on proposed projects
Coordinate activities of all stakeholders, including clients, internal partners, designers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction throughout the project life cycle
Manage the project financial process, including estimates, bidding, PO’s, and close-out
Field verification of work being undertaken to ensure full compliance with all relevant standards, e.g., contract documents, specifications, method statements, client policy, procedures, and Federal, State, and local law requirements
Monitor the performance of suppliers and subcontractors to determine compliance with contractual obligations
Escalate issues arising from disputes or sub-standard performance
Responsible for project close-out and reporting