Construction Project Manager (CapEx, Multi-Family)

Description

The Project Manager will handle multiple projects at once, including managing capital improvement projects, apartment and common area renovations, and occupied work.

Planning and Scheduling

The Project Manager is responsible for setting the budget, creating and maintaining the construction schedule, and assembling and supervising field staff for multi-family residential and mixed-use projects. They establish expectations and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure that project schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives are met.

• Negotiates, develops and establishes commitments from others on the project.
• Defines detailed project implementation and deployment plans, such as establishing project milestones and scheduling milestone completion dates.
• Secure permits and approvals for renovation and maintenance projects; maintain documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with Company associates, architects, inspectors, subcontractors, site neighbors, suppliers and municipalities.
• Manage contractors and vendors for renovation, repair, and replacement projects; negotiate pricing and ensure adherence to scope.
• Prepares, tracks, and maintains Procurement of materials and equipment as needed.
• Oversee renovations, building systems upgrades, common area enhancements, capital improvements, and ongoing maintenance across multiple properties
• Prepares cost data.
• Provides accurate project documentation to include project budgets and forecasts, change orders, vendor and building infrastructure analysis, vendor insurance certificates, project updates, etc.
• Maintains construction schedule with Superintendent. Maintains project progress information; ensures projects are on schedule and within budget.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs across the portfolio to extend asset life and reduce emergency repairs.
• Frequently operates general office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, telephone, photocopying machine, facsimile machine, and postage machine.
• Participates in the completion of Class I, II, and III budgets for the Construction portions of the Budget Request Form Process: including preparation of hard costs, construction schedules, and contract and construction pricing estimates. Prepares bid packages and subcontractor scope of work, review bid packages, prepare bid analysis, negotiate and award subcontracts, assemble contract documents and manage subcontractor change orders and project budget.
• Leads and motivates members of the project team to complete all phases of work safely within the schedule and parameters established.
• Coordinate with property operations teams to minimize disruption to residents during occupied work.
• Empowers, engages and develops associates to meet business outcomes. Provides feedback, coaching and support to drive achievement.
• Ensures all AVB associates have proper safety training
• Uses tools and processes to identify project goals, sets and manages the schedule, anticipates and identifies issues, removes obstacles, 3 delineates responsibility, tracks task completion and communicates project progress. Prepares and tracks field status and progress. Collaborates with the Superintendent as needed on field issues. This could include but is not limited to weekly or biweekly field site visits and walks.
• Collaborates with the Asset Team and attends Asset Team meetings.

Requirements

This role requires traveling from project to project as needed.

• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, where applicable.
• Possesses comprehensive business knowledge- Business negotiation skills, business acumen, and knowledge of contract law.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem solving skills.
• OSHA 30
• Other licenses and certifications as required by state or local jurisdictions. • CPR/First Aid
• Satisfactory completion of AVB’s new hire orientation within 30 days of employment or the first training session offered after employment.
• Comprehends applicable building codes and local jurisdiction policies and procedures.
• 7 or more years of experience managing residential, commercial or hospitality construction projects/activities with moderate knowledge related to all disciplines and phases of construction. Experience with design, project cost accounting and field experience inclusive of project management experience is preferred.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of personalities, ability to keep calm under pressure, ability to communicate effectively, and ability to multitask.
• Satisfactory completion of AVB’s Management Essentials and Performance Evaluation within 9 months of employment in the position. Training must commence within 6 months of employment in the position.
• Reads and writes English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communications.
• Exhibits ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb (stairs, ladders, etc.).
• A suitable office space will be made available.
• Position requires periodic exposure to hazardous conditions requiring personal protective equipment and training that conforms to national and local regulations.
• Understands all aspects of the plans documentation package.
• Operates the following applications frequently: Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project, Unifier (I-BEAM), Textura, Procore, SRC, Clarity, Bluebeam, AutoCAD (Not necessary but preferred).
• Understands all OSHA guidelines.
• Performs intermediate mathematic skills, both arithmetic and geometric, to convert measurements when reviewing blueprints and floor plans.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with emphasis in Engineering Architecture, Construction Management, or Business.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills with ability to plan, prioritize, organize, collaborate and manage workload.

Benefits

• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance