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About The Position

Requirements

• 10 years of experience desired, including large, multi-phased construction projects.
• Proficient user of CMiC PM or similar project management software / cost database.
• Proficient user of Word and Excel.
• A good understanding of construction systems and sequence of construction.
• Experienced in management of teams or individual staff members.
• Good leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to chair and keep meetings on track.
• Technical and business writing skills.
• Knowledge of basic general contractor accounting practices.
• Working knowledge of construction insurances.
• General contracting experience required.
• Complex external reporting experience.
• Guaranteed maximum price knowledge and practice.
• Mature client-facing ability.
• AIA contract knowledge.
• Bachelors’ degree, preferably in construction or engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Owner experience is an advantage.
• Mission critical experience is preferable but not essential.
• PMP – optional.
• AACE membership - optional.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, objective advice to support the project team.
• Specialize in monitoring, tracking, and analysis of budgets and costs.
• Perform statistical analysis to indicate project health, trends, and potential risks and opportunities.
• Produce and present the external monthly report to the owner.
• Develop and manage the change order process.
• Support and advise the project accountant at billing time.
• Check and test cost-related information and data.
• Provide on-site training (e.g., DPR best practices).
• Engage in dispute prevention and on-site dispute resolution.
• Produce the internal monthly status report.
• Oversee subcontract account management.
• Manage forecasting for labor, material, equipment, and other non-allowable costs and cash-flow.
• Handle owner reporting, project metrics, graphs, and tracking logs.
• Monitor CMiC (project database) for accuracy and maintenance, comparing it with the owner's financial records.
• Develop ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) and budget quality control.
• Develop key performance indicators for MEP and other key trades.
• Communicate best practices to the team.
• Hold on-site training and workshops as needed.
• Manage change management and quality control for change orders compiled by PMs & PEs.
• Forward, negotiate, and resolve change orders with the owner for entitlement and dollar value.
• Track funding sources and their drawdowns (actual versus planned), providing graphical representations.
• Provide contract administration advice on change orders, billing, payments, and time-related issues.
• Ensure governance and contract compliance.
• Resolve disputed or potentially disputed changes for scope and entitlement with the owner and subcontractors.
• Provide checks and balances for all cost-related matters.
• Perform quality control of the final billing package before issuing to the owner and train staff on reviewing subcontractor billings.
• Manage, forecast, and monitor owner allowances, contingencies, and cost to complete.
• Review and identify surplus funds or shortfalls in contract sums.
• Hold open discussions with project executives and the owner regarding savings or shortfalls trends.
• Liaise with scheduling resources to discuss the relationship between schedule updates and costs.
• Ensure relevant change orders are entered into the schedule.
• Assist with developing and structuring document control.
• Assist the PX (Project Executive) in preparing notices under the contract.
• Devise or improve the project controls filing structure.
• Assess team members' training needs, set goals, and targets.
• Conduct technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
• Participate in staff appraisals.

Benefits

• Salaried position
• Employee-owned company
• Opportunity to try new things, explore unique paths, and shape your future
• Recognized as a great place to work