Project Manager, Custom Homes

London Bay; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

London Bay in Naples, Florida, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee luxury residential construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of project management experience in multifamily construction, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be capable of managing contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering is preferred. Experience with high-end clientele and Procore software is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in multifamily construction.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage general contractors and ensure projects meet quality standards.
• Serve as the onsite representative of the company.
• Oversee compliance with budgets and schedules throughout the project.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business or Engineering

High School Diploma

Tools

Procore

Computer-based scheduling tools

Job description

London Bay Homes is recruiting for a Project Manager to manage construction projects for luxury residences.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage general contractors according to contractual requirements, design documents, scopes of work, schedules, quality standards, budget and all applicable building codes.
• Ensure the project is on schedule and on budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite representative of the company.
• Participate in the design and development and preconstruction phases of each project to assist in the development and review of the plans and specifications, as they are produced.
• Study and evaluate the plans to identify and overcome potential problems.
• Review proposed construction and general conditions budgets.
• Participate in value engineering meetings and make recommendations.

Soft Cycle

Project Commencement

• Participate in the turnover process from design to construction.
• Assist in the permitting process by representing the company in support of permit applications and negotiating with governmental authorities, community groups, or others, if necessary to help secure the permits.
• Make recommendations regarding the selection of general contractors and sub-contractors.

Construction

• Ensure that the construction is in accordance with the plans and specifications.
• Regularly inspect the work of the contractor and subcontractors.
• Attend regular meetings with the contractor and architect (OAC meetings).
• Operational problem solving and expediting.
• Monitor the construction schedule.
• Initiate RFIs as needed to provide needed information to the field, following the RFI process.
• Ensure jobsite is clean, orderly and secure; conduct random inspections as appropriate.
• Ensure quality is maintained.
• Walk through and accept completed work; manage the turnover of units from the general contractor.
• Walk through the units to ensure that all selections, options and upgrades are installed correctly and to the highest quality.
• Assist in the walk through of units with our clients and acceptance.
• Manage the punch list and warranty efforts of the general contractor.
• Observe testing and startup of all equipment.

Budget

• Work to control variances in the construction project budget to maximize profitability.
• Review and process applications for payment from the general contractor.
• Approve applications for payment and present to the Director of Development.
• Review requests for changes, assist in negotiating with the general contractor regarding proposed change orders (PCOs), submit for approval, and assist in the processing of construction change directives and change orders.
• Assist in the evaluation and documentation of all claims that may arise relating to the work.
• Review and approve invoices for owner-controlled items and consultants.
• Resolve all invoicing issues and accounts payable requests from vendors.
• Manage owner consultants; review any hourly charges (design professionals), process change orders.
• Arrange lender inspections necessary to ensure timely funding of the project.
• Cooperate with lender consultants such as QA consultants.

Procurement

• Monitor procurement requirements in conjunction with design issues and schedule requirements. Focus on complex assemblies and specialty assemblies such as built-ins, landscaping, low voltage, tile, and marble.

Management/Leadership

• Effectively lead and manage consultants and owner-controlled suppliers and the labor force to create an engaged construction site; responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with all suppliers’ consultants and the general contractor and his team.
• Direct supervision of the Site Superintendent in accordance with the work schedule, and management of the site resources.

Job Completion

• Attend client turnover walkthrough with Client Relations/Warranty department; provide an effective and warm transition. Ensure client turnover package is complete and fully explained.
• Prepare as-built package for clients; ensure all changes are tracked and captured.
• Monitor first 90 days of client living in the home; ensure general contractor completes all outstanding punch-out/QCI items in a timely manner.
• Supervise the warranty process by the general contractor, including the 30, 90, 180 day inspections and review of the project, mechanical systems, etc.

Client Relations

• Ensure a professional and pleasing experience in all client interactions.
• Minimize turnaround time in the transfer of information to clients.

Other related duties as requested and assigned

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of High School Diploma. Bachelor's Degree strongly desired in Construction Management, Business or Engineering.

Mandatory Experience/Background: 10+ Years proven Project Management experience in commercial and/or residential multifamily construction. Must be capable of working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, managing multiple priorities. Positive attitude, self-starter, problem-solver. Serve as an example of LB Core Values of teamwork, respect, integrity, quality, and commitment. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be capable of leading, managing, and supervising construction field staff. Must have valid driver's license.

Desired Experience/Qualifications: Luxury building experience and working with high-end clientele. Demonstrated competency with a computer-based scheduling and project management software and systems, specifically Procore.

Physical Requirements: May occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to drive/travel to different job sites. May occasionally climb a ladder. Must be able to proficiently manage and balance field and office time.

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.