Construction Manager

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Position Summary:

Seeking a solid Construction Manager to join our team. This position will report to the Construction Director and will oversee assigned land-based projects. This person will oversee the entire construction phases for the assigned land-based project.

This position will work on-site in Miami, Florida.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and/or support the process of negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Maintain and regularly produce reports utilizing a combination of Project Management Software and Microsoft Office programs.
• Establish, update, and communicate the Master Project Schedule and manage its implementation.
• Holds external vendors / contractors responsible for delays and cost overruns from the project schedule.
• Provides support in contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and purchase orders negotiations.
• Holds external vendors / contractors responsible for delays and cost overruns from the project schedule.
• Attend scheduled weekly progress meetings and other internal project/program meetings, and track progress and risks, as necessary.
• Promote RCI's involvement in the community to help build strategic relationships and to embrace local communities.
• Foster and enhance architect, contractor, subcontractor, and vendor relations.
• Leads and manages a broad range of activities associated with design, pre-construction, construction, and closeout.
• Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret, and analyze reports to ensure adherence to project budget.
• Manage the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
• Leads efforts to analyze risk and define schedule related issues, including analysis of long lead materials or equipment which may impact project schedule & forecast variance.
• Serves as the primary contact for project status.
• Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee, and pricing decisions.
• Lead change management processes, by updating logs, routing source documents to vendors, obtaining pricing, developing estimates and proposals.
• Participates in the design and execution of destinations within the Product Development-Private Destinations team.
• Support a clear short and long-term roadmap and effectively project manage complex timelines and deliverables.
• Works closely with key stakeholders from the various departments across the organization to understand how to adapt and evolve the strategy for delivering a flawless product at our private destinations.
• Leads product development process for global regions Private Destinations while working closely with Project Team on concept development, programming and the accurate execution of concepts to ensure innovation and authenticity are maximized.
• Guarantee product specifications created enable a desirable and viable product for future guests.
• Creates presentations showcasing construction milestones to share recommendations with senior management.
• Performs other duties as required. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
• Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
• Over 50% International Travel required.

• 7-10 years of experience leading construction projects as a commercial Project Manager
• Experience with commercial projects (retail, restaurant, hospitality).
• Demonstrate high standard of persona, accountability and integrity.
• Mentor staff to the same high standards.
• Bachelor's degree required; construction management, engineering, architecture or similar (preferred)
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of building materials, detailing, construction techniques, building systems selection, related engineering principles, sustainability strategies and building codes;
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Able to analyze structural, architectural, MEP and civil drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate and precise attention to detail and highly organized
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.
• Solid understanding of the construction industry.
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in mission critical projects, engineering, controls, operational requirements, and an emphasis on project/construction management.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel), Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar project management software.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, fast paced, collaborative environment is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Data Driven
• PMP preferred