Project Manager - Development

Our client, a private holding company that owns and operates a diversified portfolio of consumer-facing franchised businesses throughout the U.S., is looking for a Project Manager - Development, Entitlement, & Construction to join their team. Our client is seeking a Project Manager - Development, Entitlement, & Construction to oversee the development, entitlement, and construction process for its coffee business based in Nevada, with a future opportunity to grow into other brands.

Responsibilities:

Providing leadership for multiple construction projects, managing budget and schedule development, permitting, construction, and project closeout. The PM is accountable for contract compliance and administration, project administration systems, administration of safety programs as well as management of assigned job site personnel. The PM is also responsible for leading and directing the project team while maintaining relationships with all project stakeholders.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Analyze potential development projects including planning polices, zoning, surveys, title commitments, and site features

Preparing preliminary hard and soft cost budgets

Oversee process to complete Investigation Report (SIR) and GEOTECH Report, among others

Leading site and building design and coordination efforts between architects, engineers, consultants, and others

Create and maintain project budgets and development schedules

Working tactically with local, state, and other jurisdictions to secure development approvals

Assisting in managing general contractors by setting out project scope, negotiating contracts, and monitoring performance

Act as the Company owner's representative on all projects with architects, engineers, vendors, general and sub-contractors, and municipalities

Reviewing preliminary and final construction documents for completeness, construability, as well as to identify potential conflicts and generate cost saving and value engineering ideas

Assist with bid leveling and AIA contract creation

Perform site visits as needed from the initial site walk through final Certificate of Occupancy

Prepare project timelines and spending forecasts

Oversee required zoning, entitlements and permitting activities

Monitor ongoing construction for conformance with construction documents and design intent.

Track, document, and communicate site activity to the team and other relevant stakeholders.

Maintain project files (ex. change order logs), assemble and level bid packages, track punch list items, review contracts, and update insurance documentation.

Execute owner punch list, lead walk-throughs.

Take initiative to identify and resolve potential project issues.

Qualifications:

5+ years of related experience managing commercial construction projects with a proven track record of successful outcomes

Undergraduate degree in construction engineering, architecture, civil engineering, construction management or a related degree, or relevant years of experience

Ability to understand project scheduling and cost control, and to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings

Travel will be required (primarily Nevada)

Self-starter and motivated; needs minimal supervision

Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done

Thorough and incredibly detail-oriented with the ability to recognize discrepancies

Strong computer skills including, MS Project, Excel, Procore preferred

Strong organizational/time management skills

Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints

Effective oral and written communication skills

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Salary

Opportunity for bonuses based upon project budget and timeline

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays