construction Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Construction ManagerLocation: Conshohocken, PA (Onsite)Type: Full-time (Permanent)Job Summary:The Construction Manager will oversee and be responsible for construction activities related to new construction, renovations, and various capex projects. The Construction Manager will work closely with the Development Manager and the Vice President of Construction and Maintenance throughout the construction/renovation life of the project. The Construction Manager will be responsible for ensuring quality deliverables, on-time and within budget. In addition, the Construction manager will bring to the table the latest in cost-saving applications.Key Responsibilities: Administrative

• Approve and process all project invoices.
• Maintain an up-to-date budget, schedule, and project directory for all projects.
• Maintain a real estate development tickler and ensure the timely release of bonds, letters of credit, and escrow account monies.
• Serve as liaison between outside legal counsel, financial and other professional consultants as well as state agencies, municipalities, and zoning authorities.
• Understanding of legal contracts, AIA documents, and other related construction draw forms.
• Supervise storage and filing of all plans and blueprints in both hard copy and electronic format.
• Prepare correspondence on a timely, professional, and accurate basis.
• Schedule prepare for and attend portfolio reviews with third-party landlords.
• Weekly detailed construction reports and progress photos.
• Assist the Director of Construction and Maintenance.

Planning / Development

• Create RFPs, interview and select engineers, and direct site plan design.
• Work with FDD and obtain all necessary project approvals and agreements from Franchisor.
• Direct building design.
• Supervise construction design.
• Obtain all site design approvals from the franchisor and engineering consultants.
• Obtain all governmental approvals for construction.
• Establish project budgets based on reliable cost estimates and comparison to past projects and projected prototype development costs.
• Assist in the creation of construction contracts.
• Analyze and compare project costs and financing options as necessary.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly plans to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Evaluate, approve, and process project invoices for soft costs

Construction Phase

• Assist in the preparation of the construction contract
• Monitor required local and state agency reviews and approvals
• Attend on-site construction/project meetings
• Conduct a project walk-through to assess progress and report findings every two weeks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in construction management, construction/building science, engineering, or architecture and design.
• Minimum of three years of real estate construction experience
• Experience in new construction and renovation for commercial use
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of renovation and construction