Land Development Construction Manager

Overview:

This position is responsible for overseeing the field operations and various contractor/consulting/municipal contracts, which provide for and relate to, the approval and development of residential properties.

Responsibilities:

  • Preconstruction Management Duties to include but not limited to writing RFP’s, Bid Documents, Schedule of Values, Take Offs and Instructions to Bidders
  • Reading and understanding construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings
  • Review bids/proposals for completeness in regards to scope and project requirements
  • Create, Review and Update project schedules
  • Schedule and attending preconstruction meetings
  • Coordination with utility companies (power, cable, phone, etc)
  • Schedule, lead and/or attend weekly site visits to observe construction status and consistency with design plans
  • Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
  • Strive to achieve predetermined goals for productivity targets and schedule of deliverables.
  • Manage all on-site and off-site development activities which includes demolition, earthwork, utilities, paving, grading, landscape, hardscape, and amenities.
  • Review Contractor Pay requests against work completed in the field
  • Shop drawing and Submittal review for consistency with design plans and specifications
  • Project closeout (coordinates the local municipality process and manages the closeout of the projects)
  • Coordinate and respond to contractor Request for Information (RFI’s)
  • Review of as-built drawings for consistency with design plans and against Jurisdictions Requirements
  • Constructability review of construction plan, write report or document and effectively communicate to the engineering team
  • Preparation of certifications (FDEP, Water Management District, local municipality and the like)
  • Effective communication with Clients, Employees, Contractors and Government Officials/Employees
  • Mentor and Manage employees to successfully complete a project
  • Review Invoices of Projects for Client Billings

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Land development, or Construction related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ proven experience required with knowledge of engineering drawings and setting schedules for horizontal and vertical development.
  • Computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Must exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
  • Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or planning preferred.
  • The position may require flexible work hours and some travel locally. The work environment includes construction sites where temperature, weather and noise may vary; may encounter electrical, dust, poor ventilation, dangerous machinery and moving objects.