AVP Construction Manager

Lowe’s

$145K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5-10 years of experience in construction management including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and on-site management
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • LEED AP accreditation or experience with LEED certified projects is desirable
  • Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Project Manager with assigned tasks
  • Oversee contractor coordination to ensure project alignment with objectives
  • Participate in design meetings and document key decisions
  • Manage project activities among various stakeholders
  • Assist with construction permit acquisition according to project timelines
  • Monitor contractor performance during pre-construction and construction phases
  • Ensure compliance with local OSHA standards
  • Assist the Senior Project Manager with project finances and budgets
  • Help in developing and maintaining the project schedule
  • Select project architects and contractors through managing the RFQ/RFP process
  • Maintain documentation and reporting throughout project completion
  • Lead project close-out processes including warranties and final approvals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability benefits
  • Accident and critical illness insurance
  • Flexible benefit plan options for healthcare and dependent care
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Overview

Active Project

The Carina, a 408-unit multifamily podium project including five levels of Type-III construction over three levels of Type-I above grade parking and apartment liner units over one level of subterranean parking. Upon completion of construction, prepare the project close-out documentation, lead warranty response and operational coordination.

Potential Projects

Potential projects include the following. Experience in these product types is desirable.
  • MainPlace Master Developer Work including design and construction of the East Plaza
  • Additional mixed-use development opportunities consistent with Lowe's Retail ReVision strategy


Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities
  • Support the Senior Project Manager by performing assigned responsibilities.
  • Perform oversight and coordination of the general contractor to facilitate implementation of the Project in conformance with the established objectives and commitments.
  • Assist with the design of the project by participating in design meetings and client/end user coordination meetings, and promptly issuing minutes, documenting decision, directions, action items and due dates.
  • Coordinate and manage project activities with all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with the permitting process to obtain all necessary construction permits in accordance with the project schedule
  • Assist with management of the Architect, Consultants and General Contractor's performance of the work during the pre-construction and construction phases in accordance with the project schedule.
  • Ensure general contractor's compliance with local OSHA requirements.
  • Assist the Senior Project Manager with project finances including budgets, forecasts, requisitions, value engineering, pay applications, disbursements, change orders and requests for additional services.
  • Assist with preparation and updating of the project development schedule and monitor and evaluate the contractor's construction schedule.
  • Assist in the selection of the project Architects, Consultants and General Contractors through preparation and management of an RFQ/RFP process including bid evaluations, scope review, and contracting negotiations.
  • Management of project logs, record keeping, and reporting through project completion
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial and progress update reports
  • Lead construction commissioning and transition to property operations team
  • Lead proper documentation and delivery of project close out requirements including warranties, operations and maintenance manuals, as built drawings, final completion of punch lists, final releases of liens, and exoneration of bonds.


Other Responsibilities

  • Provide due diligence, entitlement, design, and construction management support on new business pursuits.
  • Support Orange County's development team in the planning and implementation of future development opportunities.
  • Support the development team with transactional activities and preparation of documentation as required by purchase, ownership, lender, lease, or other similar agreements.
Knowledge/Skills:
  • Project management, design, and construction management experience with multi-family projects of Type III or Type V construction in wrap or podium configurations
  • Ability to manage high-quality relationships with current and prospective institutional clients and partners, vendors and consultants, and other members of the business community in accordance with Lowe's mission statement and core values
  • Excellent written and oral communication capabilities which demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and team-building skills in interfacing with internal and external clients, consultants and public/private relationships.
  • Ability and willingness to think and act strategically with focus on Lowe profitability and risk mitigation
  • Experience with the full cycle of the vertical construction process, including planning, design, permitting, contracting and construction of significant new construction projects.
  • Ability to analyze documents, review construction drawings, manage construction budgets and cash flow and schedules related to development projects
  • Ability to function independently and accept direction from other members of the development and construction management team as necessary per the guidance of the Senior VP.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines.
  • Superior knowledge of MS Excel and Word, and MS Project; experience with Yardi Elevate and SmartPM is desirable


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering or equivalent work experience
  • 5-10 years of experience working in construction management involving estimating, budgeting, scheduling, on-site management, and contracting.
  • Exceptionally strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Accreditation as a LEED AP, or experience with LEED certified projects is highly desirable.


Compensation: $145,000 - 170,000, plus 15% annual bonus eligibility. We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time, regular team members that includes group medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, critical illness and accident insurance, as well as participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement and an employee assistance program. We also offer paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays and are proud to offer participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Applications or resumes received must clearly reference the open position and candidate must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant for the opening. Unsolicited resumes, resumes not referencing a specific opening, and those that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered an applicant. To be formally considered please apply online via our Careers website at hhttp://www.lowe- r e.com.

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