Adaptive Construction Management

Experience with Restaurant Remodels as an Owner's Representative

Title of Job: Construction Manager/Owner's Representative

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Construction

Summary of Position: The Construction Manager is responsible for the management of assigned Clients and construction projects. This position will manage existing client relationships (along with Adaptive's Business Development Specialist), manage projects, (scope, schedule, budget, etc.), Manage Client’s general contractors and subcontractors. The Construction Manager is solely responsible for the successful completion and close out of all new construction and remodel projects.

Job Responsibilities:

Managing Projects

• Effective communication with Client and crews to ensure complete understanding of project scope.
• Facilitate purchasing of needed materials.
• Understanding of jobsite protocols specific to project and site.
• Ensuring quality of workmanship of project.
• Perform surveys and provide solutions to meet Client’s needs.
• Estimate jobs and take-off’s.
• Ability to recognize problems outside of scope and effectively address with Client.
• Performing duties with minimal supervision.
• Meetings with Clients and store personnel to review projects.
• Ability to schedule crews to meet Client timelines.
• Maintain accurate records, purchase logs, expense reimbursement forms, and other documentation.
• Update Adaptive’s and Client software systems as necessary.
• Provide necessary supervision and direction to team including Estimator, Coordinator and Superintendents.

Recruiting

• Interviewing, Selection, Hiring and Training of Superintendents and Estimators.
• Sourcing and evaluating General Contractors.

Managing and Developing Client Relationships

• Build & maintain ongoing rapport with key individuals at Client headquarters as well as Client’s local personnel.
• Build and foster a network of referrals to create new opportunities for revenue growth.
• Attend regularly scheduled conference calls, company meetings, and trade shows.
• Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job.

· Knowledge and experience in General Contracting, Commercial remodel and Commercial New Construction.· Knowledge and experience in the Restaurant and Retail Construction field.· Professional demeanor, selling style, and appearance.

• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with Clients.
• Possess proven problem-solving solutions for the Client and the company.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently to meet or exceed goals.
• Effective organizational planning, communication, and superior time management.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with municipalities to complete required permitting when necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret building codes.
• High level of integrity and work ethic.
• Computer proficiency in Windows and Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated ability to read construction plans, FF&E installation documents, specifications and construction documents.
• Demonstrated ability to use hand tools.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and under budget.
• Computer skills.
• General knowledge of all trades.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb a ladder.

Minimum Qualifications:• Knowledge of construction safety and safety procedures• Excellent verbal and written skills.• Extremely organized.• 18 years of age or older.• Must be able to pass a drug test.• Must be able to pass a background check.• Access to reliable transportation to reach Client locations.• Dependable and able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.• Ability to travel 75-80% of time. Physical Demands: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee may be required to:· Move about the work site working around people and equipment.· Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder or stairs.· Operate tools or equipment.· Position self to install or remove equipment, including maneuvering in small spaces.· Sit, talk and hear.· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move equipment or materials up to 50 pounds.· The employee is required to use hands to type, handle, or feel objects, tools and computer controls.· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.· Frequently communicates with Clients and co-workers while performing job tasks.This is a list of the major responsibilities, duties, and physical demands required of this position and may not be all-inclusive. Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ideal candidate will oversee projects from bidding to execution. You will work with senior management and act as the point of contact for clients. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of project life cycle
• Manage project budget
• Provide timely status reports to stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Industry knowledge and ability to read blueprints
• Detail-oriented and strong communication skills