Construction Manager

Company: Art and Wellness Enterprises
Location: Bentonville
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Position: Construction Manager IReporting to: Senior Project ManagerLocation: Bentonville, Arkansas
About the Position:
The Construction Manager I position will support the Campus Planning Construction team in managing a high volume of projects. The Construction Manager will oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion in a timely and cost-effective manner. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with broad knowledge across the disciplines of residential, commercial, retail/restaurant, planning, and design.
The ideal candidate will assist in managing multiple construction projects that are in various stages of design and completion as well as new project initiation. The Construction Manager will be responsible for monitoring the progress of projects onsite to ensure the project is being managed properly and avoid delays. The Construction Manager will work closely with the Senior Project Manager.
What you will do:
Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee for Civil, Architectural, MEP, Fire Protection, BA, AV/IT, and FF&E's
• Day to day oversight of new construction projects from planning to completion
• Work and develop vendors of owner supplied equipment and services
• Review all work in progress for contractual performance and quality
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Commissioning and hand off to property management and ownership
• Continuing development of community and professional relationships
• Ensure the safety and security of the construction site
• Communicate and negotiate with external partners
  Additional Responsibilities
  
  • Demonstrate strong skills for project management, contract administration, budget development/tracking, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Collaborate with engineers and subcontractors to determine project needs
  • Plan inspections and obtain construction permits
  • Reviewing and becoming familiar with the schedule and budget, and ensuring adherence to both
  • Placing orders for materials, and being responsible for equipment and materials onsite
  • Following the project timeline to ensure deadlines are met
  • Attend OAC meetings
  • Research and estimating for architecture, structural, and construction for smaller projects, and cross departmental needs (internal pre-construction services)
    Qualifications required for your success:
    
    • BS in Construction Management or equivalent experience in architecture, civil engineering, or related field
    • Demonstrated knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods
    • Demonstrated knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant building codes, regulations, and quality standards
    • Familiarity with construction management software packages
    • Ability to plan and see the "big picture"
    • Competent in conflict resolution and crisis management
    • Resourceful with a network of advisors and/or the ability to access appropriate advisors to institute best practices in serving the needs of the museum
    • Strategic thinker, with vision and entrepreneurial spirit, who anticipates issues, understands outcomes, and effects solutions on a proactive basis
    • Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, colleagues, and consultants, and exhibit humility, integrity, and exercise sound judgement
    • Relentless in the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement. Have a proven background of developing team members, enhancing processes, systems, and platforms to increase operational efficiency. Empower others to make a difference
    • A passion to serve in a way that demonstrates respect and care for guests and staff, exceeds expectations, and has fun along the way
    • Keen attention to details
    • Effective communicator
    • Knowledge of Construction Best Practices and safety
    • Willingness to travel 10-25%
      Physical Demands and Work Environment:
      The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting or leaning while on post will not be permitted.
      • Physical demands: Occasionally, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel independently regionally and in communities served. In the work environment described below, position requires works at a desk and utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time and good eye/hand coordination, bending, and stretching for filing, and physical stamina to life a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet for art materials storage and preparation and as appropriate for the demands of the division office. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job.
      • Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, and in communities served. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required. The noise level in the Museum work environment is usually low to moderate.
        All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and a background check. AWE requires all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, or meet Arkansas state requirements, subject to accommodations. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.
        AWE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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