Project Manager - Construction + Development

Essential Functions:

1. 1. Project Oversight - 
2. 2. Project Communication & Integration -
3. 3. Project Initiation & Planning - 
4. 4. Project Budget, Costing & Resources - 
5. 5. Quality & Safety -

• Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of assigned projects.
• Coordinate the project team comprised of internal departments and external operating partners to manage the scope, design changes and other criteria to ensure all project requirements are understood and appropriately implemented.
• Oversee and direct contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, tenants, etc. during construction.
• Monitor, manage and control project activities to ensure that projects are progressing safely, on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Ensure timely and accurate billings as well as timely completion of punch list activities including receipt of all required certificates, inspections, and project close-out documents.
• Interface with project teams and customers (as appropriate) to manage day-to-day interactions.
• Demonstrate ability to foster teamwork, collaboration and build relationships.
• Responsible for actively communicating project status, providing timely and accurate project documentation, and reporting regarding scope, budget, quality, and schedule.
• Facilitate team meetings for purposes of planning and communicating project information, providing status updates and to address issues.
• Communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately on CDP’s project network.
• Follow closeout procedures/checklist for transfer to operations with all required certificates, inspections, warranty information and project documentation.
• Coordinate warranty maintenance and repair work between contractor and operations.
• In collaboration with the Development Manager, support development activities throughout the planning and design process: formulate and define the scope and objectives of the project, gather and document project requirements and assist in the completion of any necessary feasibility studies and designs including resource plans, schedules and work plans to produce final project plan.
• Collaborate with Development Manager to ensure cost effective designs.
• Review, coordinate, and respond to changes that occur during the planning process.
• Revise plan and schedules as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Provide value engineering and constructability analysis during the development process and throughout construction, challenging budget costs and sliding schedules and using expertise to suggest options to improve both.
• Develop project cost estimates and scopes of work to assist in the evaluation of project viability and conduct analysis of cost estimate data for project proforma.
• Evaluate, forecast, and manage project costs.
• Prepare and monitor project-related budget.
• Ensure that documentation outlining the cost and scope of projects, staffing requirements and engagement of contractors is developed in a consistent and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate understanding of bidding and procurement requirements; draft request for proposal and review and qualify vendor bids.
• Recommend selections for project award.
• Review and administer all project contracts including consultants, contractors, etc.
• Maintain a complete knowledge of project safety requirements and review with COPT’s Safety and/or QA/QC manager.
• Ensure day to day contractor activities are performed in a safe and controlled manner.
• Review contractor’s quality control plan, monitor and ensure deficient work is corrected in a timely manner.
• Provide oversight and ensure contractor adherence to project and building standards as required.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Provide assistance to asset management with marketing, selling and/or leasing properties.

• Provide support to capital improvement projects and construction executives, including but not limited to, estimating, contracting, field investigations, QA/QC inspections, meeting attendance, cost modeling, design review, etc.
• Provide inspection and due diligence for properties being proposed for acquisition.
• Provide mentoring, technical consultation and leadership to Project Management team.
• Act as liaison with state, federal and local government representatives, and agencies as necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education - Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business or other related discipline or equivalent experience.

Further Training -

Project Management Certification preferred.

Leed Accreditation Preferred.

Professional Experience -

Minimum of five years of experience in project management, construction management relating to commercial construction or other relevant field.

Commercial base building construction experience is preferred.

Computer Skills -

PC proficiency to include (to include but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Microsoft Project and Primavera Suretrak software.
• Ability to learn company specific software and adapt to new or changing software programs.
• Mobility - Occasional travel required.

Other Requirements -

Proven track record of successful project completion.

Knowledge of sustainable development and construction preferred.

Knowledge of current trends including LEED preferred.

Understanding of site (land/building) construction & development preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead and organize cross-functional teams.

Ability to read blueprints and architectural/engineering drawings.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Ability to prepare and monitor budgets and conduct financial analysis.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize concurrent assignments and adapt to shifting priorities.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Ability to be available to be on call and respond at off hours to emergency situations.

May be required to carry and maintain appropriate government credentials.