Construction Manager

Overview

UDR is seeking qualified candidates for a Construction Manager opportunity in Lexington, KY or Louisville, KY.

• Support the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods. Manage the construction project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute EPC, Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects.
• Adhere to the company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, and promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of one or more projects.
• Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Develop new and manage existing client relationships and interface with the client for proposals and project-related items.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.
• Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Participate in risk review process.
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, construction quality assurance plan, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization chart, and procurement plan.
• Develop construction staffing plans and train project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate cost-effective utilization of staff while adhering to contractual and performance requirements.
• Oversee the development of the project plan for site layout, mobilization and demobilization and support implementation.
• Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with project requirements.
• Direct and oversee downstream RFP and bid processes and prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection.
• Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports including project budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports. Present reports to Project Manager, Program Manager and executive management as required.
• Collaborate with engineering team to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
• Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration including RFIs, submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.
• Oversee Prime Contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process.
• Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier and company commissioning and startup teams as needed.
• Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation.
• Implement process for confirming project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.
• Perform project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
• Oversee and participate in the project-specific non-conformance reporting process.
• Facilitate project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking for construction and related activities.
• Develop and oversee materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation as required.
• Review contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors, safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule.
• Direct the project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedures.
• Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project-related matters.
• Provide mentorship and training to interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers.
• Provide performance feedback for project team members as requested to their respective Department Managers.
• Manage community and building trades relationships and develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required.
• Onboard craft/field supervision as required; manage composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs; manage staffing on projects; manage labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws; maintain accurate craft classifications and progression records; uphold craft competency and training standards; estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates.
• Manage earned value, schedule, change management and cost metrics; mentor and foster craft training and identify advancement opportunities.
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