Vertical Project Manager

Discovery Land Company•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do! This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company's locations, Maverick Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Fort Worth, TX. Maverick Golf and Ranch Club is looking for a Vertical Project Manager to join the Construction Department. The purpose of the Vertical Project Manager is to manage multiple high-end residential and commercial projects alongside the VP of Vertical Construction in the capacity of Construction Manager and/or General Contractor to ensure each project meets organization stands, project development requirements, and owner expectations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Management, Civil Engineering, or related field plus five (5) years of experience. In the alternative, will accept a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the above referenced fields and at least seven (7) years of post-baccalaureate progressive experience in the above referenced occupations within the real estate development industry.
Experience managing direct reports while simultaneously completing four (4) or more constructions projects or directly managing at least one project to completion of over $20 million;
Experience serving as the lead in the capacity of a Construction Manager overseeing General Contractors, and/or serving as the lead in the capacity of a General Contractor providing oversight of Subcontractors, Project Managers, and Superintendents;
Experience managing high end residential construction including direct one-on-one experience with custom home clients and consultants managing all facets of the day -to-day project activity;
Experience using Procore construction software to manage residential and commercial projects, including all Financial Management, Project Management, and Core tools;
Experience using Bluebeam to markup, perform takeoffs, and modify drawings;
Proficient in detailing out all phases of residential construction sequencing and scheduling using MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, or Outbuild.;
Working through and depicting high-end construction details and finishing assemblies in the field;
Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, with tradesmen, subcontractors, inspectors, owners, architects, and engineers to ensure all construction projects meet company cost, quality and safety standards;
Ability to accurately read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, including civil drawings for projects.
Must be available to travel periodically to US and international locations for on-site meetings, conferences, and trainings at employer’s expense.
Competency in Smartsheets, Timberscan, MS Office, Webex/Zoom, Bluebeam.
Must be familiar with the phases of horizontal construction, especially residential.
Must be familiar with CSI cost-code divisions.
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Ability to listen and respond to multiple players, providing feedback and recommendations as required to most effectively meet project needs.
Must conduct business in a professional and ethical manner with all team members, potential buyers, external business associates and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
Must be able to work flexible work hours as needed due to business demands.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a shift greater than eight (8) hours in length.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with luxury residential construction, commercial experience, and process management also preferred.
Competency with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Publisher, Project, Vizio.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of budgets, schedules, and quality from design and plan development through construction, turnover, and occupancy.
Carry out overall management of assigned construction operations, primarily including high-end residential construction and other commercial projects, as required, to include estimating, bidding, buyout, budget management, cost control, and per project profit & losses.
Participate in design and plan development, provide conceptual budgeting, inform construction assemblies, and direct design team as required to provide a complete set of construction drawings that meet organizational standards and best practices.
In collaboration with team members, qualify and negotiate with third-party general contractors for construction of commercial and residential projects.
Work with internal and external legal parties to adopt and modify contract documents for construction contracts, buyer contracts, exhibits, and other contractual documents.
Map out, refine, and create processes that suit a project’s specific needs and that manage buyer’s design process from the point of sale through occupancy.
Serve as the primary point of contact with a buyer after sales, through design, construction and occupancy, responding to requests for changes, managing buyer and subcontractor or general contractor change orders, providing progress reports, walking with the buyer or their representatives at key milestones, resolving issues, and providing exceptional buyer service.
Manage the construction team on a per project basis and as assigned, to include General Contractors and/or Subcontractors, field Superintendents and other project members.
Qualify General Contractors’ construction management programs and ensure they serve the projects’ specific needs, if not Procore.
Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner with all team members, potential buyers, external business associates and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.
Travel periodically to US and international locations for on-site meetings, conferences, and trainings at employer’s expense.
Assure Customer Satisfaction and the Member Experience.
Primary Contact for Members, Members Representatives, Designers, and Architects
Create an environment of Professionalism, Respect, Timeliness, and Accountability among the project team.
Oversee Bi-Weekly Reports in Standard Company Format.
Coordinate with the Architect, Landscape Architect, Interior Designer, and other Consultants.
Managing Project Budgets.
Complete Budget Snapshots Monthly by the 10th of each month
Cost Coding - All costs must be coded to the appropriate budgets.
Complete Bid Comparisons for review prior to Issuing Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
Support Superintendents and On-Site Construction Activities.
Weekly Owner, Architect, Contractor (ORC) Conference Calls using Microsoft Teams or other video platform.
Maintain cleanliness and a physical presence consistent with that of a Discovery Builders staff member.
Ongoing support of Community Development Initiatives to ensure coordination of efforts with Operations and Sales within the Community.
Responsible for overall Project success by managing budgets, buyouts with subcontractors and suppliers, and schedules.
Setting expectations with the Member and the member’s team.
Constantly review, drive, and manage site cleanliness, jobsite material management, laydown yards, and traffic flow through the club and project.
Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.