Construction Manager

Westminster Brand 051816•Jacksonville, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Westminster Communities of Florida is seeking a highly qualified Construction Manager for its Construction and Design department. This role is responsible for reviewing designs and managing construction projects for Senior Living facilities and properties within the organization. The position requires experience in feasibility and due diligence, ground-up and building construction, existing property conversion, and building system upgrades and renovation projects. This is a full-time position (day shift) located at our Community Support Services office in northeast Florida.

Requirements

Graduate of a four-year degree program.
Minimum of ten (10) years' experience working in design and construction related fields.
Multiple project experience as lead Project Manager for a developer or contractor.
Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people in multiple locations who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Degree in architecture, engineering, or a construction-related program.
Experience with Green Construction.
FF&E coordination experience.
Building Controls experience.
AHCA or Healthcare experience.
Renovations/Additions experience to an operational facility.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Design and Construction Department representative for assigned projects during the pre-construction and construction phases.
Provide feedback and review of project designs when requested.
Manage administrative and technical aspects of assigned projects, including pre-construction, contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, schedule, budget, and delivery.
Act as the company's main point of contact with Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and other consultants for project-related matters.
Ensure project specifications are followed and work proceeds on schedule and within budget.
Develop cost-effective plans and schedules for project completion, optimizing resource utilization.
Coordinate the work of all parties involved in assigned projects and maintain positive relationships.
Review and comment on preliminary plans and schematic designs for in-house reviews and analysis.
Provide preliminary budget figures and perform value engineering to meet budget goals.
Oversee the performance of contractors and consultants, and review drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
Administer construction contracts and obtain necessary building and special permits.
Monitor and administer all building documents, plans, specifications, permit revisions, and related consultant information.
Monitor safety violations and other reported deficiencies.
Review payment requisitions and draws, prepare change orders, and conduct thorough reviews with the General Contractor, Architects, and Consultants.
Develop and review schedules of value with consultants.
Structure draws/payments to ensure fair representation of work completed and on time.
Make projections on the financial status of projects.
Track and monitor Notice of Commencement, Notice to Owner, lien releases, and other required documentation.
Understand contract scope and other contract documents.
Apply experience and intuition to develop projections.
Track and control construction schedules and associated costs to meet project timelines and budgets.
Develop and maintain construction project schedules, cost reports, and communication reports monthly.
Maintain knowledge of current project issues and understand their position on these matters.
Report project progress and necessary modifications to the Director of Construction and VP of Design and Construction, owners, and architects.
Keep the VP of Design and Construction informed about project progress and any issues affecting schedule, budget, or status.
Be prepared to address unforeseen events requiring action not previously planned.
Ensure all materials and installed items are on-site according to the project schedule and sequence of work.
Ensure timely completion of all submittals.
Monitor delivery schedules and take action when items may be out of sequence.
Review and assess contractor claims and manage disputes.
Review and negotiate change orders with the General Contractor and Sub-contractors.
Maintain thorough knowledge of prime contracts and applicable subcontracts.
Monitor the impact of change orders on project cost and time.
Provide general administrative and technical leadership for projects.
Maintain all project records to support ongoing activity and facilitate close-out.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports.
Update schedules as required.
Oversee security of required permits, verify insurance coverage for contractors and suppliers, and ensure compliance with local codes and regulations.
Inform relevant parties about matters affecting their work and the success of assigned projects.
Schedule and/or facilitate project meetings to coordinate work.
Maintain awareness of major project issues and priorities.
Identify training/development opportunities and coordinate arrangements.
Monitor tenant/buyer upgrade options, conduct walk-through inspections, and coordinate punch list completion.
Close out projects, finalize outstanding issues (change orders, claims, etc.), and authorize final payments.
Work closely with authorities having jurisdiction (Building Departments, Planning Agencies, AHCA, HUD) to accomplish goals.
Perform other necessary coordination for project turnover to the Community.