Job Description:

• Develops and implements systems to monitor project performance against budget authorization, project schedules and established quality control standards. This includes identifying variances and working with project team to develop and implement plans for corrective action.
• Directs the development and implementation of design and construction standards to ensure projects are executed at appropriate levels of quality, are compatible with sustainability plans, and are effectively commissioned prior to turnover and occupancy.  Integrates CREO standards with wider University standards.
• Reviews LOIâ™s and Landlord/Tenant work letters for scope, constructability and budget.
• Reviews milestone design drawings as they progress for cost, constructability, and completeness.
• Leads project team through design process, change management, and value engineering exercises.
• Contributes to preliminary site planning, schematic building design, conceptual budgeting, project logistics, and construction scheduling of assigned construction projects and development initiatives.
• Provides construction project management of Development, Redevelopment and Tenant Coordination projects, including the bidding of design consultants and contractors, establishing budgets and project building plans, and fostering collaboration between all internal and external project team members.
• Develops prequalified bidders list, reviews qualifications, solicits proposals, analyzes bids, negotiates terms and conditions, and award contracts.
• Participates in regular owner, architect, and contractor meetings.
• Provides prompt and accurate reporting of all costs, changes, schedules and insurance data.
• Prepares, obtains approval of, and monitors project budgets inclusive of related soft costs.
• Provides weekly status updates and monthly reports of active development projects.
• Reviews and processes invoicing and construction draw requests and insures completion of specific work.
• Evaluates, negotiates and approves change requests from consultants, vendors and contractors.
• Prepares monthly project forecasts and cash flow forecasts on each assigned project.
• Obtains all required construction permits and Certificates of Occupancy for successful transition to asset management.
• Coordinates with University-designated City Liaison to negotiate with City building officials, adjoining property owners, utilities, and City agencies in order to gain cooperation, commitments, and authorizations.
• Ensures effective and appropriate communication and customer service is maintained with senior leadership, leasing and asset Management teams, departmental chairs, University departments, community organizations and outside agencies.
• Manages the project closeout process including final punch list completion, as-built documentation, and transition to asset management team through warranty period.
• Maintains current knowledge of retail trends, design standards and industry practices.
• Provides tenant coordination services for tenant lead build-out projects, including updating and enforcing building requirements, tenant signage review, and construction oversight.
• Reviews and provides comments on tenant lease documents and exhibits.
• Works somewhat independently to develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Assembles and leads a project team, assigns individual responsibilities, identifies appropriate resources needed, and develops schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Is responsible for tracking progress, conducting analysis, as well as preparing for and facilitating project meetings.
• Acts as a resource for a project team and provides analytical guidance. Interprets complex project issues and provides analytical guidance to a project team.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, urban planning, engineering or related field.

Experience:

• Project management experience, with an emphasis on commercial real estate, mixed-use or hospitality development.

Preferred Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of the design and construction industry and best practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting and cost estimating are necessary.
• Understanding of building systems, building materials, and costs.
• Excellent project management, team leadership, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional analytical, written and verbal presentation skills.
• Quantify budget and schedule status concisely and accurately.
• Understanding of architectural design and documentation process.
• Familiarity in contracting with third-party contractors and consultants.
• Detailed oriented.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(required)

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