Senior Construction Manager

Full-time - Senior

NY

About the position

Represent BXP’s interest and ensure quality standards by being responsible for the day-to-day management, oversight, technical direction, and coordination of construction activities in assigned region. Manage all facets of construction from inception to completion for projects involving, but not limited to new base buildings, tenant improvements, and capital expenditure projects.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Regional and Executive Management regularly to gain project approvals.
• Promote excellence, offer direction, mentorship, and supervision to junior construction staff.
• Conduct formal and informal construction related training for multiple audiences, both internal and external.
• Manage HR matters such as recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and compensation review.
• Lead the design team in the preparation of design and construction documents and guidelines.
• Review and monitor documents for compliance with BXP standards.
• Provide technical review and critique of drawings, specifications, and site logistics at each progressive stage of the construction process for constructability and schedule feasibility.
• Provide direction for the budget, schedule, and constructability input.
• Prepare cost estimates as needed for all construction-related needs.
• Select qualified contractors, prepare request for proposal packages, administer bids, and review pricing.
• Evaluate and negotiate contractor’s pay requests and cost proposals.
• Work collaboratively with the leasing team to ensure all aspects of the project conform to lease commitments.
• Manage relationships and interface daily with designers, general contractors, architects, city/town/township officials, inspectors, public utilities, as well as internal Leasing and Property Management teams.
• Develop, monitor, maintain, and enforce project schedules.
• Lead regular, detailed project management meetings with consultants, architects, engineers, and tenant vendors.
• Monitor and review RFI’s, issue field and change orders, maintain logs to track project cost, and monitor submittal process.
• Maintain BXP’s record set of documents to include drawings and CAD files.
• Coordinate with BXP’s Property Management team to resolve any issues or conflicts satisfactorily.
• Review, approve, and submit invoices for payment with appropriate back-up documentation.
• Prepare monthly progress and contractor compliance reports for senior management.
• Manage and monitor the project close-out activities with internal and external parties.
• Coordinate completion of all construction obligations of lease agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience with a commercial real estate developer, general contractor, or closely related company.
• Proven track record of managing full project life cycles.
• Previous estimating or preconstruction experience required.
• Aptitude to resolve performance bonds, insurance, union interface, labor relations, and various risk management issues.
• Previous staff management experience preferred.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, contractors, tenants, architects, engineers, and/or vendors in an articulate, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to competing priorities and produce quality work in a timely manner while managing complex projects and teams simultaneously.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with programs such as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Aconex, Procore, JD Edwards, CAD and Primavera.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Retirement savings plan with competitive company match
• Backup childcare
• Educational assistance
• Employee support programs
• Generous commuter transit subsidy