Construction Project Manager

Company Info

TurnDev is a vertically integrated real estate development company, that specializes in developing and managing assets in all categories including retail site development, multi-family, self-storage / industrial, and office. TurnDev selects and leverages top development partners and operates using the best development practices with institutional grade processes and technology.

Position Overview:

The Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of real estate development projects. They manage budgets, timelines, and teams to ensure projects meet quality standards and align with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the construction lifecycle from project kickoff to project completion.
• Improvise, overcome, and adapt to solve problems quickly.

Prior to Construction

• Assist with feasibility studies, including financial analysis and risk assessment.
• Plan the work and establish project goals.
• Work with General Contractor to establish project estimate/budget, as well as create scopes of work and review bids/proposals from subcontractors and vendors.
• Work with General Contractor to finalize and approve project schedule
• Participate in the constructability review.
• Review and edit contract for execution.

Construction

• Stay on time and on budget, while managing risk.
• Schedule and lead project kick-off meeting.
• Buyout and negotiate contracts with General Contractor, subcontractors and vendors.
• Provide leadership to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with on-site staff and subcontractors.
• Conduct and lead monthly Owner, Architect, and Contractor meetings.
• Coordinate work, submittals, RFIs with Architects and Engineers.
• Assist with RFIs and submittals to ensure timely resolution.
• Regularly review and approve updates to the overall project schedule
• Review and respond to subcontractor/vendor change requests.
• Review and approve monthly pay applications
• Ensure compliance to all contract requirements.
• Respond to work delays and other problems/emergencies.
• Communicate effectively with all parties: Field Supervisor, subcontractors, vendors, leadership, Architect, Engineer, etc.
• Manage any disputes as they arise.

Construction Completion

• Review and approve closeout documents.
• Review and approve completion of punch-list activities.
• Participate in project autopsy/closeout meeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is preferred;
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience, coupled with 5+ years of project management or experience managing construction processes, budgets and financing;
• Experience managing or supporting multi-million-dollar projects;
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem solving skills;
• Previous project scheduling experience;
• Experience reading and interpreting project specifications;
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project), as well as experienced in using Project Management software package;

Candidate Characteristics

We are looking for someone who:

• Is self-disciplined, able to work autonomously and possesses strong communication and follow-up skills;
• Is a strong leader, with the ability to manage and motivate others;
• A can-do/do what it takes attitude coupled with a strong results orientation;
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and conflict management skills;
• Is detail oriented, and is very organized;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal, coupled with the ability to remain calm, focused and effective under time pressure situations;
• Has the ability to be flexible and adaptable, coupled with a willingness to do what it takes.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary paid bi-weekly.

• Annual Discretionary bonus available

• 20 days of PTO plus holidays

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• 401(k) plan