Senior Construction Project Manager

Woodmont Properties•Hackensack, NJ

3d•$180,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Work with the construction team and contractors/vendors to ensure that site development and building construction is on schedule, in accordance with plans and specifications and to Woodmont Properties quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent construction experience.
Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Word and Excel.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Procore.
Respects schedules and budgets.
Leadership - Leads and motivates members of the project team to complete all phases of work.
Problem solving/Initiative - Identifies root cause of hazards, delays, poor quality, and other jobsite issues. Develop solutions and plans that mitigate future risk to the project.
Judgment - Manages risk associated with project execution, as well as skills necessary for forecasting obstacles to better manage operational risk.
Pragmatism
Organization/Planning
Assertive
Energetic - Empowers, engages and develops associates to meet business outcomes. Provides feedback, coaching and support to drive achievement.
Multi-tasking and Adaptability

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the site development and building construction through interaction with the construction management team, subcontractors, suppliers and governmental officials.
Maintain construction schedules for the delivery of site improvements and buildings in accordance with project goals and baseline schedules. Create the Microsoft Project schedule, update weekly and distribute to all stakeholders through Procore. Planning and scheduling work is expected to be reviewed daily and delivery goals are expected to be preserved. SPM is responsible to account for delays to the schedule and outline strategies to make up for lost time. Any deviations from delivery goals and baseline schedules are expected to be identified to your manager at the earliest onset.
Review all contract scopes and provide bid comparison during preconstruction/purchasing phase. Assist in the preparation of contract scopes as needed. Contribute to the development of a master schedule and prepare subcontractor schedule exhibits with preconstruction team during purchasing phase.
Prepare permit applications and drawing submission in accordance with all code and governmental requirements. Prepare permit updates as needed. Ensure all subcontractor licensing is current and file change of contractor forms whenever work is performed by anyone other than permittee.
Manage the submittal process, including review of all submittals/shop drawings for conformance to design drawings, specifications and contractor scopes. Liaison, as needed, with design professionals to obtain clarification to drawings and/or specifications via the RFI process. All submittals and RFIs shall be managed through Procore, with the SPM being the submittal manager and the RFI manager.
Supervise subcontractors and vendors to ensure adherence to contract scopes, schedules, code standards and WP quality standards (defect-free). Meet regularly with subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance. Confirm the accuracy of the information received from the project team by personally reviewing work in the field.
Distribute project information timely to all contractors and vendors, including drawings, layouts, submittals and specs. Confirm that drawing revisions are properly received, uploaded to Procore and distributed to all stakeholders.
In coordination with project management team, schedule and manage all inspections required by building departments, engineers, utility companies, 3rd-party inspectors and other regulatory authorities. Maintain daily log of all inspections. Verify with project team (onsite and remote) that all required inspections have passed and that all requirements for the issuance of certificates of occupancy are met.
Plan adequately in advance for the procurement and delivery of materials to meet the construction schedule. Ensure daily logging of material deliveries, including verification of quantities and inspection of content at the time of delivery. Provide material delivery documentation to the project team (onsite and remote).
Ensure the best possible condition and image of the site and buildings. Prepare notifications to subcontractors when housekeeping is not being performed per contract and manage Woodmont laborers and handymen to maintain a clean and safe jobsite.
Supervise the work of each member of the construction team and maintain oversight of their direct reports.
Provide safety equipment and training to Woodmont team members and ensure that all team members are aware of safety hazards and OSHA regulations. Maintain oversight of subcontractor safety by obtaining their safety plan, collecting weekly toolbox talks and enforcing OSHA compliance. Ensure that any unsafe conditions are immediately documented and corrected.
Ensure that Procore is updated daily – Photos, Daily Logs and Punchlists.
Ensure that projects are adhering to all builder’s risk and liability insurance requirements. Secure and protect the jobsite daily.
Review and approve all AIA payment applications in accordance with the pay cycle schedule.
Review and approve change orders timely. Change order work is expected to be approved in writing and in advance. Invoices and change order requests are expected to be approved within 3 days of receipt.
Resolve jobsite disputes at the project level. Work independently to resolve scope discrepancies with subcontractors. Create and distribute notices of delay and deficiencies to subcontractors when necessary. Advise subcontractors directly of any intent to backcharge.
Lead project meetings - WP team meetings, precon meetings, weekly subcontractor meetings, etc. Prepare meeting agendas and minutes in Procore.
Proactively plan the project to minimize any scope/cost changes with subcontractors, suppliers, utility providers, etc.
Ensure a complete project close-out. Collect and file all necessary documents - Certificates of Occupancy, As-Builts, 3rd-Party Certifications, etc. Close out all permits. Ensure that all performance bonds are returned or converted to maintenance bonds.
Contribute to Lessons Learned log and participate in the end of project reflection.