CAPITAL PROJECT SPECIALIST

Gene B. Glick Company, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Capital Project Specialist coordinates tasks for capital projects, including estimating, permitting, subcontractor and vendor contracts, and site construction management. The role is responsible for completing projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining quality, supervising trade and field personnel, and promoting safe construction practices on site. The specialist works with the Regional Maintenance Manager to establish project budgets and provide oversight as needed. They coordinate subcontractors and vendors, maintain schedules, order materials, arrange inspections, manage project documentation and payments, and report project progress, schedule status, and budget performance to stakeholders. The role also supports acquisition due diligence and oversight of large capital losses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
OSHA 10-hour Safety Training.
Microsoft 365 experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to analyze problems and make timely, sound decisions based on objectives, risks, implications, and costs.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend English.

Nice To Haves

Procore experience.
Multi-family construction experience.
Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Prepare preliminary cost estimates.
Work with the Regional Maintenance Manager to establish capital project budgets and provide oversight as needed.
Negotiate and write subcontractor and vendor contracts.
Direct subcontractors and vendors to complete projects on schedule, within budget, and with workmanship that conforms to approved plans and specifications.
Maintain construction schedules and identify and solve problems.
Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the project.
Understand construction techniques, project plans, and specifications.
Maintain positive relationships with architects, engineers, attorneys, owners, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
Prepare, schedule, and supervise completion of the final punch list.
Keep job sites organized, promote safety, encourage safe work practices, and promptly rectify hazards.
Ensure subcontractors adhere to company safety policy.
Maintain building permit records, including inspections, labor notices, and work loss reports.
Approve and process monthly contractor and supplier payment applications.
Assist with due diligence efforts for acquisitions.
Assist the property insurance department in overseeing large capital losses.
Prepare and distribute monthly job reports to relevant stakeholders, covering project progress, schedule status, and budget performance.