Construction Manager

Construction Manager

NewGround is the leading design and delivery firm that creates dynamic, branded environments designed to inspire and align with our clients' strategic goals. Guided by our core values, we prioritize the growth and well-being of our teams and clients in every project. As part of this mission, the Construction Manager works alongside the Senior Project Manager to develop the project schedule in critical path steps and budget time required to meet deadlines. Inspect and review projects construction in progress to enforce compliance with plans, specifications, building and safety codes. Manage and maintain all project related documentation including OAC meetings, safety, cost reports, pay applications, allowances, procurement logs, scheduling, submittals, RFI's and quality control documents on projects. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing all project information pertaining to project budgets and schedule progress. Hold and document client and contractor meetings and communicate and schedule or cost impacts including developing strategies to maintain project schedule. Work directly with design and construction teams and the "Build" Team through the entire project construction process.

Required Skills

• Strong ability to read and understand plans and specifications, comprehensive knowledge of commercial construction means, methods and best practices and related systems
• Ability to schedule projects in "Critical Path" progression and budget time required to meet milestones and deadlines
• Interpret and clarify plans and contract terms to subcontractors professionally
• Assist in negotiating, drafting and award of subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and change orders
• Assist in generating and negotiating client generated change orders
• Assist Program Director in developing project budgets, estimates and revenue forecasts for projects
• Generate and manage all projects cost tracking reports
• Evaluate Plans, specifications and related construction documents for "Constructability"
• Work with contractors and superintendents to develop responses to mitigate weather or environmental delays
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word and Microsoft Project
• Proficiency in ProCore, Acumatica, Microsoft Project preferred

Primary Responsibilities

Project Lead

Project Team

Expectations

Education And / Or Experience Prerequisites