Construction Associate

Construction Associate

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

The Construction Associate assists the Assistant Construction Manager (ACM) and Senior Construction Manager (SCM) both administratively and at the onsite level, executing capital improvement projects. They are responsible for performing site inspections, quality control audits, job site safety, assisting with determination of level of completion for pay applications, change orders, Requests for Information (RFI), punch lists, warranty requests, and similar construction administration (CA) duties.

In some cases, they will complete hands on work to complete smaller aspects of projects conjunction with onsite teams and contractors.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Smartsheet management
• Assisting with due diligence on acquisitions to include Info Tycoon
• Construction material ordering and handling
• Assisting with bidding, procuring, and contracting third party vendors
• Maintaining all project schedules, department communication, punch list, and warranty issues
• Assures compliance with all OSHA, EPA, Federal, State, or local codes and guidelines
• Frequent inspections of work performed by renovation specialists and report findings to the ACM and SCM, minimum of once per month
• Establish contract service scope of work, standards, and pricing with vendors for renovations
• Review all means and methods for unit renovations in order to ensure cost effective methods are used to meet our standards including outside contract services and training support
• Improve process and standards for purchases of parts and supplies for renovations to ensure the best quality and price available and negotiating costs
• Improve Cost Per Unit at each community as it relates to renovation parts, supplies, and renovation related contract services
• Increase efficiency by minimizing man hours per unit
• Increase unit production to meet or exceed budget

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred, high school diploma or equivalent is required
• 2+ years' experience in onsite project supervision
• 3 + years' experience in construction; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish is a plus
• Ability to establish priorities, manage time effectively
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to handle and resolve unexpected problems and handle changes in priorities in a fast-moving, fluid environment
• Ability to work well with onsite staff, customers, supervisors, corporate office associates and vendors
• Works and proceeds with objectives and projects independently
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems. Committed to following up with customers in all instances in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and permitting/zoning requirements
• Excellent planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Experience with managing contracts and change order management
• Experience in multi-family housing a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work environment

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project)
• Smartsheet
• Bluebeam
• Sketch-Up

Other

• Workdays may be adjusted based on project needs
• At times may require weekends and/or after hour emergency services
• Travel including overnight stays will be required as needed

Perks/Benefits

At GR we recognize that exceptional people need exceptional rewards. Beyond our competitive total compensation packages, your schedule at GR will provide you with a quality of life that is difficult to achieve within hospitality or hotel roles. Additionally, our benefits package reflects our respect for workplace contributions, professional goals and personal priorities.

Griffis Residential offers the following benefits to full time…