Description:
Job Title: Construction Manager
Department: Real Estate Development
Reports To: Chief Real Estate Development Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Approved By: Dwelling Place Officers
Approved Date: 6/3/2024
Summary Manages construction activities of Dwelling Place (“DP”), as its representative as owner for large-scale developments, as well as the project management of smaller jobs, equipment replacements/upgrades, and renovations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Works with real estate development staff to set high-level construction budgets and schedules for potential new development projects. Refine the budget and schedule as the development process moves along, including obtaining and evaluating bids from different general contractors. Once the project is under construction, has responsibility for monitoring progress and changes to determine any impact on schedule and budget, and communicates any issues to other DP staff.
2. Assists the real estate development staff with underwriting the feasibility of projects by preparing necessary reports and memoranda. Develops cost benchmarks for different trades for comparison purposes. Facilitates capital needs assessments and the selection process for architects, general contractors, and related professional services.
3. Conducts property inspections to identify work needing to be completed, as well as to inspect work performed by contractors. Conduct and manage owner punch list walkthroughs, communicate items to be fixed and follow up to verify work has been completed properly.
4. Facilitates completion of all required interim and final construction-related reports for funders and regulatory bodies, these are typically prepared by third parties, but the Construction Manager may also be asked to complete these as needed on smaller jobs.
5. Ensures compliance with all Federal, state, and local statutes and other grant agreements related to the construction requirements in the project financing and grant agreements. This includes compliance with build America, prevailing wage, and Section 3 requirements.
6. Ensures that the project will meet any requisite green standards by coordinating between the architect, green consultant, and contractors throughout the design and construction process. Research and understand various green certifications and their requirements, to advise development staff on which programs are appropriate for a given job. Research new green energy and energy efficiency measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as cost savings for DP and our tenants.
7. Develops and implements DP policies related to construction. Research and implement new construction techniques and stay abreast of new developments in the industry. Network with contractors and architects in West Michigan to build new and strengthen existing business relationships.
Supervisory Responsibilities The Construction Manager does not currently have any direct reports but may eventually supervise one or more staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Job Knowledge - Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments and changes in construction methods and techniques; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources wisely.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures. Able to learn and understand construction methods and issues as they arise to effectively manage the construction process.
Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
General Competency - To contribute to the Dwelling Place mission, each staff member must possess skills beyond the technical requirements for the position. A staff member must also demonstrate the ability and capacity to work with others in a manner that fosters trust, cooperation and a positive team esprit de corps. Dwelling Place expects its staff to maintain high ethical standards in their interactions with customers, other staff, vendors and the public generally. Dwelling Place staff are also expected to be dependable, to be respectful of others, to use sound judgment, to seek out new opportunities for learning and to communicate effectively with others.
Requirements:
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience – three or more years related experience in construction, architectural design, or a related field. Multifamily construction or design experience is strongly preferred.
Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of internet software, Excel; Outlook; and Word.
Professional Licenses, Certificates, Registrations - Valid Michigan Driver’s License. College degree in construction management or design is preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities - Experience and knowledge with affordable housing including maintenance, design, and construction.
Other Qualifications - Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to complete the requirements of the position and meet deadlines.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the staff member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The staff member is occasionally required to stand; walk and taste or smell. The staff member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the staff member is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions, such that might be found in vacant buildings or at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Staff must abide by all Dwelling Place policies including but not limited to the Dwelling Place Code of Ethics and personnel policies.