Senior Construction Project Manager (Renovation)

Carmel Partners is a well-capitalized private real estate firm with expertise in Investment and Development of multi-family real estate. We offer an entrepreneurial, and a fast-paced work environment with passionate and motivated people who have a drive to learn, innovate and succeed.

The Senior Project Manager, Renovation is responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of a large Garden Apartment renovation project including new construction. The position will oversee the day-to-day project management of assigned construction activities. This responsibility includes managing third-party vendors and contractors who have been selected to support the Company in the assigned renovation and development activities and efforts as well as supervising superintendents and/or laborers as necessary. 

Location: Plainsboro, NJ 

What you'll do: 

• Oversee the daily construction activities at work site, including scheduling of labor workforce, contractors/subcontractors, delivery of equipment and materials;
• Oversee the progress of projects, within the given budget and timeframe.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the project budget for each work activity as well as scope out extra costs or potential savings to senior team;
• Responsible for scheduling, contract negotiations and project oversight
• Responsible for managing the activities of multiple contractors
• Follows established guidelines and procedures to increase communication and overall efficiencies
• Participates in the planning process by providing budget estimates
• Pre-qualifies contractors
• Responsible for meeting financial, budget, and forecasting objectives and requirements
• Develops a bid list for assigned projects, analyzes bids and awards project to selected contractor(s)
• Establishes and monitors construction schedule
• Performs on-site inspections to ensure standards are being met and construction is adhering to plans and specifications
• Tracks and monitors construction progress through site reports
• Acts as a positive, proactive liaison between contractors, purchasing and operations
• Works with local building departments to obtain necessary, approvals, permits, inspections and certificates of occupancy as needed
• Ensures project costs are aligned with approved budgets; approves contractor invoices and change order requests
• Supports the Development Director and VP of Construction as required
• Ensures positive communication and team orientation with members of the Development Team and/or Residential Services
• Attends work as scheduled to support the ongoing success of the company
• Other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned

Skills we're seeking: 

• 10+ years of experience in Construction Project Management or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Residential Construction Project Management
• 2+ years of experience managing others
• Proven abilities with project management, estimating, cost tracking as well as negotiating construction and subcontractor contracts.
• Extensive wood frame garden apartment renovation experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Construction and Project Management software
• Strong financial understanding of cost reporting, etc.
• Extensive computer knowledge, including Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint, Access) and internet

 Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to lead and manage others
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to interact effectively with senior executives
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work well under time and other constraints
• Outstanding commitment to operational excellence