Construction Project Manager (Ground Up- Podium, Wood-Frame, Type III & V Construction)

Overview

Oversee ground‑up construction projects, managing schedule, budget, quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• construction oversight
• document control
• schedule management
• budget control
• permitting
• submittals

Tasks

As Construction Lead, oversees all phases of a construction project(s) ensuring that specifications are being followed and work is proceeding on schedule, within budget and to the quality of workmanship specified. -Commercial Leases: Supports Superintendent to coordinate, direct, monitor and inspect all activities of the Subcontractors in relation to implementation of base building requirements as outlined in Lease Work Letter(s). Manages day to day operational and tactical aspects of construction project(s) in a supervisory role -Project Management: Develops project timelines for tasks and manage other staff-level individuals in order to meet project deadlines. Develops a project org. chart that outlines specific project requirements and deliverables per team member that will successfully deliver the job on time. Accurately assigns workload deliverables for successful turnover -Document Organization (External): Sets up document organization structure. Reviews and approves all distribution of information prior to issuing any document to external parties. Mitigates risk associated with document distribution eliminating project exposure -Subcontractor Vetting/Contract Negotiation: Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors prior to selection. Leads scope negotiation and contract terms with subcontractors and vendors. Demonstrates success in selecting optimal vendors and delivery methods. Oversees all contract requirements which may include a Certificate of Insurance, a fully executed Subcontract, a Schedule of Values, Submittals, Permits, and a Safety Program -Permitting: Ensures all required permits or licenses have been obtained. Works with governmental agencies to aid project success or resolve job problems or city issued corrections for final closeout and turnover -Strategic: Consistently identifies both primary and related problems/issues. Identifies long-term solutions to limit exposure in the future and head-off problems not yet experienced. Defines optimal solutions -Invoicing: Reviews and approves Subcontractor's monthly requests for payment against contract SOVs and in-field completion. Participates, as required, in timely preparation of monthly requisitions. Assists with equity and lender draw requirements -RFIs & Submittals: Writes all RFIs and reviews all shop drawing for accuracy, and tracks submittal process, eliminates bottlenecks, and participates in the construction coordination process. Oversees RFI & submittal process to ensure project team receives and disperses information timely and appropriately. Ensures all document submittals conform to the project documents and do not have cost or schedule implications prior to final approval and distribution to subcontractors. -Schedule Oversight: Assists the Superintendent in developing and refining the Project Schedule and 3-week look ahead. Develops a procurement schedule/log identifying long lead time items that aligns with the project milestones. -Design Documents: Examines the contract drawings, specifications and other relevant documents for design or build issues, details, and possible code violations, and brings conflicts/issues the design team. Suggests alternate methods/V.E.s where possible to realize cost savings. Compiles all design cost changes for review and approval to upper management. -Direction Setting: Translates vision into both long-term strategies and short-term priorities -DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION AND REVIEW -Construction Oversight: Supports Superintendent to coordinate, direct, monitor, and inspect the activities of the Subcontractors and Suppliers on the assigned worksites or projects. Manages day to day operational and tactical aspects of construction project(s) in a supervisory role. Leads and creates punch list and creating of closeout package. -Reporting (Construction): Leads weekly OAC meetings and reports project progress and any necessary issues that may require modifications to the project, project documents, or site. -Vendor Management: Maintains relationship at senior level with contractors, subs, vendors, etc. Sets strategies with each to ensure alignment of interests and incentives -Correspondence: Composes correspondence and reports that provide information accurately and effectively to a wide variety of audiences. Composes legal letters that correspond to contractual agreements with exhibits, addenda’s, etc. Composes comprehensive financial spreadsheets for effective dispute resolution success. -Talent Management & Development: Supervises all CIM support personnel to ensure timely and accurate performance of job responsibilities associated with project(s) -Document Organization (Internal): Oversees document control and ensures all project relevant documents are received and distributed to appropriate parties as well as maintained on the Design end via bulletins, ASIs, etc. Maintains project financial, technical and business records that correspond to issued document changes -Safety: Oversees the hiring of 3rd party safety consultant and implements the company safety procedures and protocols onsite. Performs one safety walk per week, and ensures that any safety breaches are resolved within 24-hours -Buyout/Procurement: Is responsible for buyout oversight ensuring vendors and subcontractors are selected and contracted in line with CIM policies, project documents and milestone dates. Prepares bid comparison spreadsheet and makes recommendation to development lead. Oversees final negotiations with bidders and ultimate selection of subcontractor. Ensures no scope is double bought or miss bought. Develops buyout log for tracking purpose and manages accordingly. Negotiates alternates as well as unit prices to lock in future increases in scope at a fixed unit cost -Inspections: Assists in monitoring field inspections and ensures consultants respond to any deviations or non-compliance with contract documents. Reviews with field team and ensures they make any corrections identified by inspectors and/or consultants. Monitors city issued corrections and reviews for cost effective solutions and schedule impacts -Construction Program/Job Site Setup: Creates/Reviews and implements the Construction Program/Logistic Plan with the onsite Superintendent, including quality control procedures, safety and security practices, field office location, laydown yard, temporary utilities, final utility POCs, staging areas, equipment, and manpower. Ensures the Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent document existing conditions adjacent to the site prior to start of construction or project mobilization -Contract Execution/Oversight: Writes, negotiates, and oversees all scopes of work for all subcontracts and change orders, and ensures all required documentation is obtained including exhibits such as, a Schedule of Values, clarifications/exclusions, and a Safety Program. -Budget Oversight: Maintains live construction budget, including a change order and potential change order log that clearly demonstrate contingency utilization. Is responsible for construction cost control and comprehensive construction budget management, and reports to Development Lead any potential cost savings or overruns. Oversees subcontractor change order negotiations and preparation of job cost status reports for internal budget adjustments

Requirements

• bluebeam
• ms project
• construction management
• 8 years
• high school
• leadership

What You Bring

-Expertise: Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of various real estate asset classes and construction management processes along with an understanding of CIM's discipline, and philosophy, including its role as an Owner/Builder. Is beginning to contribute to corporate strategy -External Relations: Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels of management including lenders and investors -Internal Relations: Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills with the ability to function as part of a team. Also demonstrates timely, accurate ability to contribute qualified guidance. -Length of Experience: Minimum of 8 years' office/and or field experience in construction, with 4 years as a Construction Manager -Degree: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent credential required. A College Degree in a related field may be considered towards relevant experience. -Project Experience: Has thorough experience with product type and marketplace where project is located. Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, contractual dispute resolution, non-union agreements/ jurisdiction, cost control, risk-awareness, scheduling, safety, engineering drawings and other documents -Teamwork: Works well within development team, other CIM departments, and with 3rd parties. Appropriately includes team members in the entire development process. -Communication & Reporting (External): Effectively presents information to customers, clients, city agencies, or other employees of the organization. -Technical Skills: Has expertise in building codes and regulations related to construction projects and real estate development. Has knowledge of general construction project management principles and practices. Demonstrates proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint). Also demonstrates proficiency in MS Project, or equivalent project management software -Reading & Comprehension: Reads, analyzes, and interprets complex agreements. Demonstrates ability to understand the true nature of specification requirements that correspond with the project documents and how they formalize to contractually binding construction agreement

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Benefits

Ongoing professional development programs Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave *Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off 401(k) savings plan, with company match Actual base salary considers several factors, including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles, CA, is $120,000 - $160,000. Company paid life and disability insurance

About Cim Group

-With over $29 billion in assets under management, it has led more than $60 billion in real estate and infrastructure projects across the Americas and Europe. -Its vertically integrated model combines acquisition, development, financing, leasing, property management and disposition under one roof. -Typical projects span commercial properties, data centers, solar farms, student housing, mixed‑use developments and logistics facilities. -Sector expertise includes real estate equity strategies, infrastructure optimization and credit platforms providing financing solutions. -Notable projects include the Aquamarine Solar Park, Hollywood & Highland redevelopment, 432 Park Avenue site acquisition and numerous data‑center portfolios. -Its in‑house teams source value‑add opportunities, revitalizing urban assets and converting underutilized land into high‑impact community uses.

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