1774 MF – Construction Executive Multifamily

Primary Objectives of Position:

Responsible for overall management of new and rehabilitation construction projects under contract for our client (large pipeline). The Construction Executive will oversee construction operations, including oversight of project management staff, field and coordination of consultants, design team professionals, public officials, financial partners and lenders.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Assist development team with pre construction including plan review and constructability and VE analysis.
• Participate in the bidding, selection, and contracting of subcontractors.
• Oversee overall site and construction operations.
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings (others as required) and engage in active discussions to ensure a smooth operation and exchange of information needed to keep the project on time and within budget
• Coordinate, and direct as needed design, engineering and consulting firms to facilitate the construction process.
• Actively assist all parties and pursue to issuance, all plan approvals and permits to include planning, public works, building, fire and all utilities.
• Facilitate questions and information distribution; act as the liaison for all entities involved in the construction process assist in obtaining / answering and or expediting RFI’s
• Monitor progress against project schedule and problem solve as needed, in the event of issue, to assist in establishing work arounds to maintain required milestones and completion objectives.
• Routinely examine site/ work to ensure compliance with plans, specs and all building, fire and energy codes of AOJ.
• Periodically and at completion observe all work and complete punch walks with other design team members as needed to establish and maintain the level of quality and completion of all work in a manner consistent with the highest quality expectation of the development team.
• Responsible for managing / assisting the GC in obtaining inspections, clearances and issuance of TCO / CO to final completion.
• Work with Partners, banks and investors to maintain communication and facilitate the review and approval of the draw/ payment process.
• Interact with community residents and business owners, City staff, elected officials, and other public entities to maintain good positive public relation during the construction process.
• Receive, review and provide recommendation of approval / denial of GC requested change orders.
• Throughout the project maintain proper and thorough documentation, logs and photos of the construction and related operations / processed and issue periodically, as assigned, to keep all team members informed.
• Other duties as assigned

Level of Education, Licensing, Experience and Skill Set:

• Currently, or qualified to be, a RME license holder for the developers in house construction company.
• 5 years of management and 5 years of field experience in the construction field
• Superior Knowledge of residential multi-family, mixed-use and/or affordable housing design and construction
• Knowledge of construction terminologies, sequences, blue prints, and project specifications
• Knowledge of section 3, local hire, and prevailing wage processes
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat; knowledge in Timberline, Contract Manager and Oracle a plus
• Strong organizational abilities with the ability of performing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Understanding of critical path timeliness and ability to manage projects to completion within the restrictions of CPM.
• Must be a team player with a strong proactive and efficient management skill
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Valid California driver’s license and availability of an insured vehicle to travel within the California service area.
• Position may require some evening and weekend hours.

Physical Demands:

The Construction Executive is required to talk, hear, and maneuver in unsafe, and potentially dangerous field conditions.  The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and implement.  The employee is also required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, climb ladders, balance, twist, lean, move from one location to another and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Vision abilities required by this position include close and far vision, with exposure to glare from a computer and outside site observations. Employee shall have the ability to operate a computer keyboard and traverse construction jobsites. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and travel via automobile or airplane up to 50% of the time. Ability to work outdoors on uneven terrain and in the wet, heat and cold. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment will usually be in a professional office setting. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate. When traveling or on-site, the environment may change dependent upon potential construction activity taking place and can often be moderately loud.

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