Sr. Construction Manager

Description

** 100 % IN OFFICE **

Who We Are:

We are a full-service commercial real estate firm serving Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston with over 30 years of experience developing, managing, and investing in commercial real estate. This full-service perspective gives us the expertise to maximize investments as we navigate real estate challenges. Backed by the best staff in the industry, our mission is to build trusting relationships with our clients through proven results, professional integrity, and exceptional service. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise the construction process from concept to final walk
• Ensure projects are completed on time, with all proper documentation, and on budget
• Possess a deep knowledge of construction, materials, permits (all authorities having jurisdiction), TAS, etc.
• Oversee selection of design professionals, contractors, vendors, and consultants
• Oversee bidding process
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts
• Ensure all approvals are neatly documented and filed 
• Possess a deep understanding of engineering and architecture, with the ability to thoroughly review construction documents
• Possess knowledge of property management and facilities management
• Read leases, work letters, and related documents
• Coordinate and prioritize multiple projects of various sizes and locations
• Possess strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and demonstrated efficiency
• Work well under pressure, use good judgment in escalating and communicating issues
• Provide exceptional customer service to owners, tenants, leasing, property management
• Create relationships with vendors, owners, tenants, etc.
• Work with building engineers and managers to ensure building interests are covered
• Clearly communicate to keep appropriate parties informed 
• Schedule and lead regular progress meetings on all jobs, taking care to capture clear minutes and action items from each meeting
• Attend leasing and internal construction team meetings
• Ensure vendor invoices follow approval process, tracked versus budget, and paid timely
• Track and provide regular updates on cost- to- date versus budget to appropriate parties
• When tenant improvement overages arise, gain approval for expenditures in advance, bill timely, and ensure payment is received
• Possess knowledge of accounting procedures and coordinate with accounting on construction draws/vendor payments
• Ensure accurate and timely billing of Construction Management Fees
• Ensure vendor insurance per owner requirements are in place before work occurs and lien wavers are received
• Ensure receipt of close out of information on jobs at completion, such as warranties, manuals, as-builts (CAD and PDF), approved submittals, etc.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Bluebeam experience required
• Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency required – tracking projects, budgets, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to attend sales pitches and present to leadership
• Proven leadership skills are required; the desired candidate can navigate challenging circumstances with a steady approach
• Experience as a supervisor is preferred
• 7+ years of construction project management experience required, preferably with Owner’s representative experience
• College preferred

Why HPI Real Estate:

Our values of passion, teamwork, and a Texas-sized competitive spirit are what make our team the best in the industry. We take pride in our homegrown culture that encourages opportunities for professional and personal growth. If you share these values and are looking to work for the leading commercial real estate firm in Texas, you have come to the right place. We invest into our employees and offer exceptional benefits like:

• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• 401k with a safe harbor company match 
• PTO and paid company holidays 
• Paid life insurance 
• Maternal/Paternal leave

 HPI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.