Construction Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Construction Project Manageris responsible foroverseeing and coordinating all phases of construction projects with a primary focus on project scheduling project controls reporting and coordination of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) and Owner Furnished Owner Installed (OFOI) items. This role ensures projects are executed in alignment with established schedules budgets quality standards safety requirements and operationalobjectives. The Project Manager serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders contractors vendors and installation teams to support successful project outcomes including the coordination of fixtures graphics signage millwork aquarium systems specialty theming elements IT infrastructure security systems and operational equipment.

The Construction Project Manager provides project coordination documentation reporting and procurement tracking support for construction projects and escalates budget schedule contract and change management issues to senior leadership for review and approval.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages multiple construction projects from pre-construction through project close-out.

• Developsmaintains and updates detailed project schedules to ensuretimelycompletion of all construction milestones.

• Assistswith project billing administration by tracking invoiceschangeorders commitments and project costs whilemaintainingaccurateproject records and reporting.

• Coordinates the procurement delivery storage installation commissioning and turnover of all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) and Owner Furnished Owner Installed (OFOI) items including fixtures graphics signage millwork aquarium systems specialty theming elements IT equipment security systems operational equipment and other owner-furnished assets.

• Develops andmaintainsintegrated project schedules that incorporate construction activities vendor fabrication timelines OFCI/OFOI deliveries owner installations and contractor installation activities.

• Coordinates with architects engineers contractors vendors specialty installers and internal teams to ensure project requirements schedules and installation sequencing are met.

• Tracks procurement status long-lead items delivery schedules and installation readiness for all owner-furnished components and proactivelyidentifiespotential schedule impacts.

• Monitors project budgets schedule performance and project metrics andreportspotential cost impacts schedule variances and project risks to leadership.

• Ensures all workcomplies withapplicable building codes safety regulations company standards and project specifications.

• Conducts site visits and project progress meetings to ensure alignment and accountability across project teams.

• Prepares and communicates regular project status reports including updates on schedule budget status procurement activities OFCI/OFOI status project risks and key issues.

• Maintains project documentation logs schedules meeting minutes actionitemlists and reporting tools to support project execution.

• Supports bid administration project documentation vendor coordination and installation responsibilities between contractors and owner-directed vendors.

• Champions a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement across all projects.

• Manages projectclose-out activities including punch list completion turnover documentation warranty tracking and verification of all OFCI/OFOI installations.

• Escalates budget contract change order schedule and project risk issues to senior leadership for review and resolution.

• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required:Bachelors Degreein Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• 35 years of experience supporting or managing construction projects within retail commercial mixed-use industrial or similar environments.

• Demonstrated experience with project scheduling tools project documentation reporting processes and coordination of owner-furnished equipment fixtures technology systems signage graphics and specialty installations.

• Experience coordinating multiple vendors contractors and specialty installers in a fast-paced project environment.

• Strong understanding of construction methods materials procurement processes and industry best practices.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent communication organization and problem-solving skills.

• Experience tracking project documentation schedules budgetschangeorder logs and installation scopes of work.

KNOWLEDGESKILLSAND ABILITY:

• Understanding ofconstruction budgets cost tracking forecasting concepts project financial reporting and project controls.

• Thorough understanding of project scheduling procurement coordination and construction sequencing.

• Knowledge of OFCI and OFOI management including procurement trackinglogistics warehousing delivery coordination installation sequencing commissioning turnover requirements and warranty management.

• Understanding offixture installation retail graphics and signage programs millwork aquarium systems specialty theming elements IT infrastructure security systems and operational equipment integration within construction projects.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple stakeholder groups vendors contractors consultants and owner teams to achieve project milestones and operational readinessobjectives.

• Strong communicationand relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction/project management software.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (estimated 30-50%)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Seldomly or never lifts up to 50lbs.

WORKENVIRONMENT:

• Office