Construction Manager

The Glen at Heather Farm, located in Walnut Creek, California, is seeking a Construction Manager to observe, coordinate, and budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel.

The role involves oversight of the General Contractor and field activities concerned with the construction and operation of structures, facilities, and systems.

The Construction Manager will provide primary field management for the development of a large construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation as a representative of the Project Owners.

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The Glen at Heather Farm will be a Life Plan Community, sometimes referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which will have common areas including a clubhouse and 354 residences, as well as an adjacent health center.

The successful candidate will be paid an extremely competitive base salary plus bonus and full benefits, including paid time off, 401k with guaranteed company match, and more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION :

• Assist in the design, contracting, oversight, and implementation of our campus project in Walnut Creek, CA.
• Create internal schedules for the project in logical steps, coordinated with the Site and General Contractors' schedules.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites for any of the Owner's self-performed work.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with Owner’s design and operations directives, building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Assist with preparing contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, Site and General Contractor clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor and review information from material and equipment submittals to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and Owner requirements.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify errors or other problems or defects.
• Schedule events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Assist with obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
• Coordinate or assist with coordination of project activities with Operations Staff.
• Manage the process to ensure that documented commitments made in the developmental phases of a project are implemented at the proper time.
• Assist with vendor pay estimates, material requests, and invoices.
• Draft, review, and approve work and purchase orders.
• Attend project status meetings and assist in problem-solving efforts.
• Work with and be part of the estimating during project procurement phases.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the department director. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or related field or equivalent combination of training and significant experience.
• Strong organizational, project management, scheduling, and planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven negotiation and leadership abilities.
• Analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Technical skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

Must be able to walk / be on feet for up to 5 hours a day, lift full sets of blueprints, and portable road barricades. May work with hand tools and equipment.

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