Construction Project Manager I

Rural King Supply • Mattoon, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager I oversees all responsibilities for construction, remodeling, and miscellaneous CapEx projects for all projects assigned. The Construction Project Manager I develops and implements strategies to maximize profitability by managing a project's budget, maintaining schedules, delivering quality spaces, and building client/contractor relationships.

Requirements

• 5+ years of broad commercial construction management experience with 3+ years of retail construction experience preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent negotiation skills while successfully managing multiple $1,000,000+ projects at the same time.
• Knowledge of construction, including reading plans, familiarity with building specifications, and code requirements
• Analytical skills include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling workflow and processes.
• Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, supervision of construction superintendents and construction companies.
• Strong work ethic, highly organized, results-driven, with great verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a constant improvement mindset and expect a high level of excellence.
• Flexibility with hours: the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate.
• Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, PM Software, and Scheduling software.
• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout multiple states

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of retail construction experience

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all facets of the construction project from planning to closeout with industry best practices.
• Lead the design team of engineers/architects to develop tenant plans for bidding, permitting, and construction.
• Prepare overall project budgets, manage invitations to bid, and review proposals for a complete scope of work.
• Negotiate, buy out, and create contractor and vendor agreements.
• Ability to create project schedules and achieve tight deadlines while managing simultaneous multi-state projects within budget.
• Analyze constructability and value engineering techniques to provide the best value for projects.
• Review tenant improvement documents and ensure design plans are in alignment with delivery requirements.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate impact.
• Monitor, control, and track all the change management processes on managed projects.
• Keep the team informed on all significant updates of the project, schedule progress, financial status, and relationships.
• Coordinate requirements with utility companies for services and municipalities on required inspections and occupancy permits.
• Partner with the Real Estate team to support growth in the RKR portfolio.
• Assist in all maintenance functions with RKR 3rd party tenants and RK Stores as needed to lead or support.
• May be required to cross-train and perform other duties.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
• Healthcare plans to support your needs
• Virtual doctor visits
• Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
• 15% Associate Discount
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
• Associate Assistance Program
• RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
• 24/7 Chaplaincy Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees