Construction Project Manager | CSM Corporation

**POSITION PURPOSE** This position is responsible for the owner’s representation and construction management of projects within the CSM real estate portfolio. Responsible for the successful delivery and completion of tenant improvements, capital improvement projects, maintenance/repair projects, and construction management of commercial and residential construction projects. Responsible for all project phases starting with preliminary design through project close out. The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that facilities and construction projects align with organizational goals, adhere to budgets, meet quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. They will work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver quality projects on time, on budget and safely that drive business results and bottom-line improvement for CSM properties. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - **Customer Focus:** Ensures internal and external customer service is a top priority. Understands the needs of customers and balances that with the needs of the business. Is adept at managing multiple relationships at various levels within the organization (up, down, and across) and builds strong professional relationships outside the organization. Makes timely decisions based on available information to ensure customer needs are met. - **Budget Proposals:** Assists with preliminary budget estimates and outline specifications for renovations and new construction. Evaluates cost saving options for proposals by providing experience-based value engineering. Develops and maintains historical cost and estimating databases. Work with historical cost data and preliminary plans to estimate construction costs. Ensures project costs Coordinate with development team to determine project feasibility. - **Contract Coordination:** Coordinates multiple bid process for renovations and new construction. Assists with preparation of bid documents, attends pre & post-bid meetings, and reviews bids for completeness. Monitors project costs throughout construction, maintaining compliance with contract documents. Evaluates and implements cost saving opportunities and delivers projects within established budget parameters. - **Cost Control:** Responsible for management of construction related expenses. Follows CSM procurement guidelines and applies good business judgment to ensure project meets CSM and brand standards. Communicates any projected out of guideline expenses to leadership and other appropriate managers to ensure cost effectiveness of project. - **Scheduling & Coordination:** Accountable for establishing overall project schedules and acts as primary on-site project leader to ensure completion of projects are both cost effective and within budget guidelines. Reviews and maintains project status by directing the CSM field supervisor or general contractors and serving as the main contact for resolving scheduling and contract document conflicts. - **Compliance:** Responsible for ensuring all renovation and new construction meets federal, state, municipal and brand standards. Addresses any deficiencies in a prompt manner and keeps necessary parties apprised of situation. - **Contractor Relations:** Develops and maintains strong and professional relationships with the general and subcontractor market. Is respectful yet courageous in resolving any concerns or disputes, and manages risk and liability for company. - **Accountability/Drive for Results:** Accepts responsibility for achieving desired results, owns any problems, and is responsible for effective self/workload management. Solves problems both inside and outside the organization. Produces the required quality and quantity of work required for the position, and can be counted on to achieve goals. Regularly challenges self and others to achieve desired results. - **Communication:** Responsible for maintaining effective ongoing communication with leadership and with internal cus…