Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for providing professional Owner's Representation and guidance on diocesan construction projects. The Construction Project Manager will work closely with pastors, principals, and other administrators of diocesan properties, acting as their Project Advocate through the diocesan Capital Construction Team process, assisting in all aspects of the planning and execution of church and school construction projects from initial concept through final project completion. The Construction Project Manager will report directly to the director of the diocesan Construction & Real Estate Office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the administrators of Tier I and Tier II properties during the early stages of project planning by attending project planning meetings, helping to establish preliminary project budgets, and identifying anticipated project timelines.
Provide guidance to administrators of Tier I and Tier II properties for successful navigation through the diocesan Capital Construction Team process.
Beginning at the Schematic Design phase for assigned projects, take ownership of the project budget, project schedule, and the process of engaging outside vendors including design professionals, contractors, and vendors for surveying, testing, IT, phones, security, FF&E, signage, etc.
At each stage of the Capital Construction Team process, facilitate meetings with the Capital Construction Team with the goal of achieving agreement on whether a project meets established criteria for moving to the next stage.
The Construction Project Manager will at times be required to provide value engineering guidance and oversight for those projects that exceed the original approved budget, as any necessary increase to the original project budget will require Capital Construction Team agreement prior to proceeding with any further work to move to the next stage of the Capital Construction Team process.
The Construction Project Manager will manage the collection and processing of all vendor and contractor required documentation to comply with diocesan project requirements such as: Certificates of Insurance; W-9 and sales tax/lien waiver reporting; Contracts; Owner required forms and addenda; Adherence to change order procedures; Quality control documentation of the design and construction documents related to the management and implementation of standard design guidelines for Tier I and Tier II projects
During the construction phase, the Construction Project Manager will provide general oversight and Owner's Representation for all construction-related activities including the following tasks: Manage Owner and vendor contracts.
Review and manage the project schedule.
Attend biweekly on-site OAC meetings.
Verify contractor safety procedures.
Observe field quality control and inspections.
Review third-party testing and inspection reports.
Review contractor invoicing, including lien waivers and sales tax statements, and recommend payment.
Maintain the project budget by tracking and reporting project costs and financial projections and/or variations.
Track local municipal inspections and corrective work orders.
Participate in punch list activities (corrective work phase).
Review procedures for testing and startup of systems.
Coordinate the collection of required close-out documentation.
Manage the close-out process at 100% project completion.
The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for the management of all project-specific relationships in tandem with the director of the diocesan Construction & Real Estate Office to ensure expectations of both management and facility end users are achieved.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Organize and manage all project documentation in project files.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education Bachelor's degree or greater in associated field preferred.
Experience 5+ years minimum related experience.
Experience working in school and church building construction preferred.
Skills Strong interpersonal communication skills - both written and verbal.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and with a team.
Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of proper project management.
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project, as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Strong knowledge of project delivery methods such as Negotiated GMP, Lump-Sum Competitive Bidding, and Design-Build methods.
Strong knowledge of church and school building construction preferred.
Ability to read and interpret Architectural/Engineering drawings and submittals.
Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Working knowledge of building codes, construction materials, and means and methods.
Working knowledge of accounting principles, and the reporting of financial data.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to maintain professionalism in a sensitive and complex environment.
Ability to continuously prioritize or reprioritize work, using technology tools as necessary to measure and adjust resources to optimize output; setting objectives and goals, schedules and tasks.
Strong planning and organizational skills; must be very detail orientated.
Must maintain a professional image in both communication and appearance.
Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and produce results.
Ability to supervise teams and achieve results.
Ability to manage different personalities and relationships on any given project.
Ability to creatively assess and solve problems.
Awareness of others' reactions in a situation and skillfully adjusting your approach as required by the situation.
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
Must have a service-oriented attitude that actively looks for ways to help others.
Ability to remain positive, flexible and adaptable in all situations.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Local area, Flexible hours,