Construction Manager

We are looking for a Construction Manager to join our growing Real Estate team! I this role you will have end-to-end responsibility for Real Estate and certain Network construction programs for all facilities within the Brightspeed Real Estate portfolio. The portfolio consists of 9M SF and facility types within it typically include central offices service/work centers and garages in twenty states. You will coordinate and manage projects within various systems and be required to have production experience and strong skills in work plan development and progress tracking. You will also prepare and present updates regularly to relevant management channels.

The primary focus is on the management of real estate projects from client and corporate analysis to project definition implementation and closeout in a timely and budget conscious fashion. Within the program project type and complexity varies by facility and driver (life cycle Network growth emergency space consolidations etc.) with the majority involving significant mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) installations and modifications implemented within a mission critical environment. Most of these require significant cross-functional corporate business unit coordination as well as coordination of engineers architects and contractors. 

As a Construction Manager your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Utilize external engineering and design firms Brightspeed internal groups as well as your own experience and Brightspeed tools to develop and clarify project scopes specifications and objectives
• Ensure project requirements scopes and objectives align within systems including IQGeo and BMSe and ensure timelines and budgets are effectively managed from the beginning of the project to the closeout
• Coordinate internal and external resources ensuring that projects remain within scope schedule and budget
• Travels as required for area of responsibility; maintains availability via cell phone and serves as 24x7 on-call point of contact on a rotating/periodic basis
• Analyze and report project progress and when necessary modify scope or timeline to achieve optimal results
• Develop and maintain project performance reporting tools that track overall project and program-level progress and achievement of milestones
• Work closely with Brightspeed Facility Managers to ensure systems data is accurate and updated and projects closed in a timely manner including that all new equipment is added to the BMSE database and the equipment removed from the buildings are retired/removed from the database and IQGeo
• Work with Procurement and Real Estate Vendor Management in the onboarding and management of contractors to Brightspeed systems and resolution of contractor issues in IQGeo
• Assure appropriate design work and construction standards and requirements are met in all cycles of the project life cycle
• Report project risks and outcomes to appropriate managers and escalate issues according to project work plan
• Serve as point of communication between Real Estate and other teams as needed
• Other tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications :

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to observe and coach team members with all facets of the project management role including prioritization budget development schedule contract management life-cycle costing pre-construction conceptual engineering efficient design value engineering scope development estimating site development general construction means and methods commissioning and project completion
• Ability to review interpret and understand construction drawings and plans/specifications and general architectural knowledge with the ability to understand and interpret building and safety codes while managing within corporate standards
• Proven background with contracted design and installation of building systems/components including primarily structural mechanical and electrical
• Good understanding of various corporate support functions (Legal Procurement Environmental etc) and how to effectively and efficiently utilize those resources for successful program delivery

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering Architecture Construction Management Project Management Business or related field with 5 or more years of building and building systems design and construction experience including experience in mission critical environments
• In lieu of a degree an equivalent of 5 years of relevant experience of related technical and/or managerial experience in the design and construction field demonstrated abilities in project management basic finance cost accounting and building design and construction projects
• Professional certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Five or more years of experience in project management
• Experience in coordinating teams and clients
• Proven success in a corporate setting working with all levels of management
• Strong written verbal and presentation skills

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Additional Information :

WHY JOIN US

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area whenever possible to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed we have roles that are designated as remote hybrid office or field-based depending on the position business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program including competitive medical dental vision and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible inclusive and high-quality internet because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact to initiate the accommodations process. 

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