Project Manager acting as Owner’s Representative for design and construction in institutional projects. Overseeing project management from planning to occupancy in educational, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
Responsibilities
Manage multiple higher education, healthcare, K-12 schools, or commercial expansion or renovation projects as an Owner’s Representative. Managing the approved scope, budget and schedule are of utmost importance
Communicate daily with the client and project team
Lead the Design Team consisting of the Architect, Engineers, Equipment Planner, and other consultants
Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team
Prepare and distribute meeting notes to the project team
Lead the Construction Team on behalf of the owner
Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project
Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors
Prepare Monthly Reports to Owner
Assist in plan reviews and inspections with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction
Understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts of all parties to the project
Assist and help manage/coordinate move and occupancy activities
Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project
Evaluate, advise on and assist in resolving disputes and claims
Traditionally reports to project executive or principal
Requirements
Project Management experience in buildings sector (design and construction of healthcare, commercial, higher education, and K-12 buildings)
Estimating experience is a plus
Ability to interact professionally with internal clients, external clients, as well as in the field with subcontractors
Strong computer skills and literacy in scheduling, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications
General understanding of design and construction process and requirements
Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
History of leading projects through a Collaborative approach
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
5 plus years of related project management experience is required, including ideally 2 plus years of managing projects as an Owners Representative, Project Manager
10 plus years of total experience is preferred
Benefits
Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
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