Commercial Construction Project Manager, Omaha

Commercial Construction Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager to oversee and manage the entire lifecycle of commercial construction projects, collaborating closely with the development team on the front end following through turnover to our property management team. This position requires a proactive and passionate individual with an owner's mindset, dedicated to delivering projects that meet or exceed expectations, on schedule, and within budget. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants, trade partners, and vendors to ensure smooth project delivery.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Assists with overall direction and leadership of project management strategies for Hubbell Construction Services including policies, procedures, training and relationship management with trades and clients.

2. Performs various supervisory duties during project startup including:

• Thoroughly understands all contractual obligations.
• Establishes a final project budget.
• Obtains all necessary licenses and permits.
• Coordinates the completion of plans and specifications for construction purposes.
• Reviews all contract documents for conflicts.
• Facilitates the coordination of public utilities.
• Develops overall project schedule with executive staff and project team with input from all subcontractors and project superintendent.
• Resolves all budget variances and prepares budget revisions to reflect actual projections.
• Develops and prepares final scope requirements by vendor/trade in conjunction with project team.
• Issues all subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Monitors project controls including changes, submittals, and contract documents. Maintain project documentation, progress reports, and ensure all records are accurate and up to date.

3. Manages and administers the construction phase of the project including:

• Manages entire project team to ensure team is performing in accordance with contract requirements and Hubbell Realty operational policies.
• Facilitates project meetings.
• Reviews and approves subcontractor for payment requests.
• Assumes primary responsibility for overall project quality control in keeping with the company's established guidelines.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with clients, client representatives, design architects and engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and all project stakeholders.
• Manages the change order and claims process.
• Interfaces with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Controls project progress and all necessary reporting.
• Manages costs and implement cost control procedures.

4. Manages all project close-out activities including:

• Ensures completion of items from corrective action lists and punch lists.
• Manages the preparation of all close-out documents and requirements.
• Obtains necessary license and occupancy permits.
• Prepares all warranty work as required.

5. Resolves unfavorable variances from established budgets or schedules.

6. Manages capital improvement projects.

7. Works with property management team to facilitate and enact property maintenance projects as required.

8. Supervises project superintendent and any other field staff assigned to project.

9. Supervises assistant project manager, project manager, project coordinator, and any other office staff assigned to assist.

10. Assists with business development strategies to pursue third party opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering or related discipline preferred
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost estimation, and scheduling.
• OSHA certification (preferred).

Success Factors

• Strong track record with a general contractor, preferably on projects $15MM and larger.
• Ability to work effectively in an office environment with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs. Timberline, Bluebeam and Procore knowledge not required, but beneficial.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Proven leadership ability with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with clients, contractors, inspectors, vendors, and all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to think "Big Picture", sets priorities yet remains flexible, takes on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet project deadlines within budget.

Note: This job description describes the general nature and essential functions of the position without including peripheral and incidental duties. Contents of this job description are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Employees may receive other job-related instructions and be required to perform other job-related work as requested by the manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.