Construction Project Manager

Howard Hughes•Las Vegas, NV

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Vice President, Project Delivery, the Project Manager provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day Project Management and Administration activities associated with the construction of assigned projects, working in close coordination with the design and development team. The Project Manager must be able to perform hands-on management of project planning, design assist, preconstruction, and construction in a fast-paced environment, while operating with a high level of ownership, accountability, and urgency. This role requires a developer mindset, balancing design intent, cost, schedule, lease-up timing, and long-term asset performance to protect and enhance overall project value. The Project Manager is required to prioritize multiple tasks and demands, supervise a team of contractors and consultants, and proactively communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to the Vice President and internal stakeholders—providing clear recommendations and options rather than simply reporting issues. They are expected to actively influence outcomes, not just manage process, and to maintain a clear understanding of how construction decisions can impact yield, timing, and overall returns, supporting the development team by providing accurate, timely cost, schedule, and risk information as these impacts evolve. Responsibilities further consist of managing various sizes and volumes of projects from preconstruction planning through build out and occupancy phases, including project closeout with financial reconciliation. The individual will serve as a secondary stakeholder for each assigned project and primary point of contact for coordinating construction and preconstruction responsibilities with third-party consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and government agencies, acting as a liaison between internal cross-functional technical teams as well as leasing and operations. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the project, the Project Manager is responsible for assisting in overseeing and maintaining project cost analysis, budgets, and construction schedules; enforcing cost and schedule discipline; and proactively identifying risks and opportunities that may affect the project’s goals and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture and/or Engineering is preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years of construction project management experience, including both large-scale ground up projects and interior build-outs, preferably on the owner’s or CM side.
Proven ability to manage a diverse portfolio of projects—from straightforward interior improvements to complex, multi-million-dollar developments—with multiple, competing deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience in managing a team of technical and non-technical people.
Demonstrated ability to assess risks and take action to minimize and mitigate potential impacts to HHC business.
Proficient in creating, managing, and analyzing detailed construction schedules; experienced with Microsoft Project and/or other CPM scheduling tools.
Skilled in construction estimating (both developing and analyzing estimates).
Competent at contract utilization and adherence.
Proficient with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other business applications including standard MS Project software. Proficient in Microsoft Project and/or other CPM scheduling tools.
Resourceful problem solver with the ability to identify issues early and drive timely, practical resolutions.
Comfort working in an owner-developer environment where you are expected to think like an investor, a builder, and a community partner.
High standards for quality, accountability, and follow-through

Nice To Haves

An understanding or experience working with E-Builder and Plan Grid Procore is highly desirable.
Experience in mixed-use, retail, multi-family, or master-planned community developments, particularly in the Las Vegas market or similar environments, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support Entitlement approvals phase through evaluation of project feasibility and constructability studies
Generate and publish a Budget Control Report on a regular cadence to internal project team that captures potential cost for any proposed modifications of assumptions between design package releases to allow for decision making and real time cost impacts to be known.
Develop, review, analyze and challenge construction budgets and schedules.
Author, not just participation, in value analysis/value engineering to ensure maximize return on the project.
Champion Development Manager’s wholistic best interest throughout the preconstruction phase balancing program, aesthetic, cost, schedule and constructability.
Create RFPs and participate with Vice President in negotiation of the scope and business terms of the agreement.
Work with the development and design team to achieve timely completion of coordinated documents while meeting the respective design milestone parameters for each stage of the design.
Review all phases of Construction Documents for completeness, compliance and design milestone requirements and constructability assumptions.
Identify, evaluate and manage procurement of long lead items.
Create, review and manage site logistics and overall construction sequencing and planning in regard to cost, schedule, regulatory and safety factors (in order to identify and mitigate adverse impact on the site and surrounding uses).
On projects where BIM is utilized in close collaboration with Design Manager, Project Manager oversee the development and implementation of BIM procedures on each project to enhance design efficiency and coordination.
Challenge design decisions with a focus on cost, constructability, and schedule implications, not just coordination. Drive early alignment between design, budget, and schedule to avoid downstream redesign and cost escalation.
Develop and oversee procurement and buyout strategy, including bid packaging, trade coverage, and risk allocation.
Ensure project is delivered on time and on budget.
Work with the Developer, Design Manager, CM, consultants and trade subcontractors to finalize unresolved design issues.
Establish overall project schedules inclusive of all components.
Have a thorough understanding of all terms and conditions of the CM contracts; ensure that the requirements are followed during the course of construction.
Review CM’s site logistics and overall construction sequencing and planning in regard to cost and schedule.
Review and monitor Summerlin Development Standards with the contractor as they apply to the specific project location.
Apply requirements for site screening and construction requirements for access, screening, work hours etc.
Regularly walk project site for quality, schedule progress, and conformance to the contract document.
At minimum, generate and distribute a Field Report via PlanGrid noting progress and potential areas for concern weekly.
In collaboration with Vice President maintain positive relationships with Clark County Building and other government officials to obtain necessary building permits, variances, and inspections needed to meet project schedules.
Attend and document all owner, architect and/or contractor meetings.
Establish and maintain comprehensive systems for construction document control.
Establish project tracking logs – including those required for RFIs, ASIs, CCDs, design clarifications, material submittals, change orders, Certificates of Insurance, etc. Ensure timely processing and response for all time sensitive project documentation.
Monitor, and where necessary, assist in the coordination of on-site activity – including but not limited to demolition, utilities installation, general site work, temporary installations and power, vertical construction, exterior and interior renovations and finish work, telecom and/or data coordination, MEP and technology systems commissioning, OFCI installation, FF&E installation and punch list corrections.
Monitor progress relative to the CM’s CPM Project Schedule. Review weekly updates to ensure coherent sequencing and logic, as well as compliance with contractual milestone requirements. Where necessary, obtain recovery schedules – including sequence and logic modifications to address areas of critical path impact. Proactively identify and mitigate areas of potential owner, CM, and/or subcontractor caused impact. At minimum, generate and distribute an owner milestone progress schedule update noting progress and potential areas for concern monthly. More frequently on shorter duration projects or toward end of project.
Actively monitor all third-party inspections required for the Project. Resolve any non-compliance issues as quickly as possible and document resolution.
Coordinate LEED documentation with the Consultant and CM to obtain LEED Certification on assigned Projects.
Closely monitor CM’s QC/QA programs to ensure that execution of the Work is in compliance with Project quality standards, as well as regulatory and contract requirements. On Residential projects, work with the CM to ensure completion of an early model unit and as otherwise needed to establish Project quality standards.
Ensure seamless transition to operations including commissioning, documentation, and training.
On project with executed PLA, establish and regularly update Project Labor Agreement tracking of engaged companies and trades including apprenticeship goals and MWDBE goals.
Lead the pay application process At minimum, update cash flow projections monthly based on actual construction progress.
On each project foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned from past project and documenting lessons learned throughout the course of each project.
Review Change Requests for scope and compliance to Contract Documents. Verify that the required level of breakdown and back up is included in the change including but not limited to reference to contract documents. Review costs with Development Managers for any comments before routing for approvals. Prepare Change Orders in E-Builder for review and approval by team. Combine multiple changes request into a Change Order and process for approval. Changes must be processed in a timely manner to not impact the construction schedule.
Assemble Monthly Project Reports for the Project, including the following components: Executive Summary, Budget Status and/or Forecast, Contingency Usage, Opportunities and Risks Summary, Project Schedule Status, Construction Progress Photos
Review and monitor RFI submissions especially for cost impacts and ensure prompt consultant turnaround of responses.
Review and manage CM submittals to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and overall contract requirements.
Proactively Drive the closeout of the Project – including achieve all specified items for Development Manager’s substantial and final completion including final resolution of all punch list work, finalize outstanding contract change orders, obtain final lien release, review O&M/warranty documentation with Operations group and process disbursement of retained funds.
Follow up on one year warranty and beyond to ensure building is operating as intended and no construction defects or issues.