HQF Construction Project Manager

Overview

Job Description: A Construction Project Manager 4 is a senior project manager with broad expertise and unique knowledge who will manage the highest profile and complex construction projects. This person is accountable for the overall design, planning, management, and execution of work for the assigned construction projects. This person will report to the Manager, Project Management. They also lead the work of other employees, consultants, contractors, missionaries, and volunteers as needs arise.

This person will manage multiple large projects, and at least one significantly complex construction site. They will be tasked to manage the most critical, complex, and highest profile (visibility) construction projects for the organization. This person will typically manage the construction of multiple projects simultaneously. The construction will typically be high-end commercial construction such as unique or large assembly space, high-rise office buildings and condominiums, or other similar large, very high-profile construction projects.

This person would need to work with multiple, large contractors and be able to manage the largest construction budgets for the organization. This person will be expected to manage dynamic external political factors involved with high-end, unique construction. Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. This person will coordinate the work of the design and planning teams for these projects.

This person will be considered an expert in the field of construction project management, and may lead the work of consultants, contractors, shop personnel, missionaries, employees, and volunteers as needs arise.

Pay range for this position will be; $120,000 - $145,000/year, based on experience and education.

• Managing multiple large-scale projects and one or more significantly complex construction sites.
• Typical project management duties include planning and scoping the construction project, leading teams of architects, engineers, and other consultants in the design process, and preparing project management plans.
• Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones in concert with the project Contractors.
• Monitors project costs and budgets, assists in preparing project cost estimates, and prepares project budgets and unit cost reports.
• Participates in the negotiation and preparation of project contracts.
• Manages project materials and equipment procurement within budget constraints and in line with the project delivery schedule.
• Negotiates contractor and subcontractor change orders and manages related costs and impacts.
• Reviews and approves monthly contractor and architect pay requests and follows up on payment with Finance.
• Controls payment of job costs based on document review and approval; coordinates with the contractor's job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
• Participates in monthly job cost reviews to declare project status.
• Ensures onsite work activities and completed product comply with project specifications and Church standards.
• Acts as the communication link between the Employer, supervisor, local governments, architects, general contractor, and local leaders.
• Interacts with all Church departments to ensure policy and procedures are carried out and approved objectives are achieved.
• Participates in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Organizes and conducts pre-award and pre-construction meetings.
• Assists Project Team personnel as requested.
• Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Evaluates the schedule as necessary to meet milestones.
• Attends and documents owner’s Team, OAC, and other coordination meetings.
• Ensures that the project is completed in conformance to construction documents and requirements.
• Coordinates all final closeout procedures for the project including as-built drawings, close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation.
• Directs organization and preparation of all project documents for storage through Archive.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in the construction, building engineering or design industry
• Minimum of 6 years professional project management experience and a successful track record for managing multiple projects at a given time—from conceptual planning to completion (including high profile and complex projects)
• Successful experience managing multiple vendor relationships at a given time
• In-depth knowledge of commercial construction processes and construction laws and practices, including understanding building codes, design plans, construction drawings, and specifications for a given project
• Understands project estimating concepts to verify bids, understand market rates, and process change orders
• Understands…