Construction Manager

Waterton Search • White Plains, NY

18d • $95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Who is Waterton? We are passionate about delivering an incredible Resident Experience, which we believe is made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value performance that delivers experiences that exceed expectations, coupled with an unwavering commitment to Investor, Guest, and Resident service excellence. With over 25 years of investment and property management experience, we strive to exemplify what we call Resitality®. We are looking for a Construction Manager! The Construction Manager will play a critical role in managing the execution of a significant Capital Improvements (value add) renovation program. This will include the management of multiple and varied projects and contractors. This role is open as a result of the phenomenal growth Waterton has enjoyed over the past few years. How you will contribute to our team: Daily Construction Management: You will manage contractor relationships throughout the cycle of the project, RFP Process, bidding, scheduling, day-to-day oversight, punch-list, quality and safety control, and payment approval processes. You will coordinate owner decisions to avoid project delays. Problem Solving: You will be responsible to identify potential pitfalls and suggest creative solutions to keep projects on time and on budget. You have an inquiring and critical mind with a strong technical orientation. Relationship Management: You’ll interact professionally with onsite Property Management, local and state building officials including inspectors, code officials, fire chiefs, etc. Budgeting: You will provide input on project budgets and forecasting. Additionally, you will closely monitor costs, and implement value engineering strategies with Program Manager where appropriate. Reporting: You will be responsible for providing regular reports on construction status, budgets, and schedule. You will also be responsible for periodic quantitative and qualitative reporting and reconciliation. Legal: You will stay current on and adhere to all local and state laws, including all laws governing Fair Housing. You will ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), and Section 504 (FHAA) regulations. You will champion Resitality: Thinking like an owner, you’ll exemplify our culture and serve residents and customers, regularly exceeding their expectations and creating the ultimate service experience. You will wow our residents and your community managers with your ability to resolve sensitive issues and concerns that may arise. Overall: You’ll be an excellent teammate who helps create and deliver high quality results that keep the project on time and under budget, while offering ideas for best practices across our platform.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of construction project management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction processes, project management, building systems, real estate, architectural and construction trade responsibilities.
• Highly organized
• Exceptional time management skills
• Understand the key to success is systems and you’re constantly looking for ways to improve.
• Easily manage relationships and build rapport with others, and you have skill at connecting with residents, managers, executives, and local and state officials.
• Excel at keeping everyone informed and on the same page both in verbal and written communications.
• Understand company financials and financial metrics for success
• A whiz at making sure that budgets are complete and on track.
• Understand what it takes to get the job done, and you are not afraid to make the call without a lot of supervision or oversight.
• Understand how to manage your time effectively.
• Transparent, and you know how to work within a company’s standards and comply with federal/state regulations, including building codes.
• Demonstrate tact and empathy when dealing with concerns, and you work to resolve them quickly.
• Easily adapt as the situation warrants, and you are able to focus on multiple deadlines and change as the demands and fast pace requires.
• Possess very strong project management skills, juggling big and small tasks alike.
• Consider yourself an advanced user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Don't mind travel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in project management, construction management, civil engineering or architecture.
• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor relationships throughout the cycle of the project, RFP Process, bidding, scheduling, day-to-day oversight, punch-list, quality and safety control, and payment approval processes.
• Coordinate owner decisions to avoid project delays.
• Identify potential pitfalls and suggest creative solutions to keep projects on time and on budget.
• Interact professionally with onsite Property Management, local and state building officials including inspectors, code officials, fire chiefs, etc.
• Provide input on project budgets and forecasting.
• Closely monitor costs, and implement value engineering strategies with Program Manager where appropriate.
• Provide regular reports on construction status, budgets, and schedule.
• Responsible for periodic quantitative and qualitative reporting and reconciliation.
• Stay current on and adhere to all local and state laws, including all laws governing Fair Housing.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), and Section 504 (FHAA) regulations.
• Exemplify our culture and serve residents and customers, regularly exceeding their expectations and creating the ultimate service experience.
• Resolve sensitive issues and concerns that may arise.
• Helps create and deliver high quality results that keep the project on time and under budget, while offering ideas for best practices across our platform.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and incentive program participation.
• Full suite of benefits, including Medical, Dental, 401K, Life, Disability, and even pet insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedule, including: PTO, Volunteer Time Off, Parental Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Cell phone reimbursement
• A commitment to life-long learning through learning plans that include internal and external trainings, as well as consideration for tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees