Project Manager

Company Overview:
Cottonwood Group is a privately-held real estate investment and management firm with over $2 billion in assets under management. We are seeking a candidate with project management experience in commercial and/or residential real estate development, working closely with developer, general contractor, construction management or closely related company.
 
Position Overview:

• Manage appropriately-sized tasks associated with either construction or development aspects of the EchelonSeaport Project in Boston, Massachusetts. Appropriate size is determined by the level of the CM in his/her experience, and the number of tasks assigned to him/her.
• Provide day-to-day management, supervision, and coordination of construction activities, representing Ownership’s interest.
• Ensure that construction standards and the quality of workmanship are maintained to Ownership standards for all assigned tasks.
• Establish and coordinates the entire closing process from condo sale to condo closing within the timeframes established by the Owner
• Manage and coordinate the entire turnover process on other components of EchelonSeaport as directed by Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and prepare for execution contracts, change orders for General Contractor, and amendments for Design Team members.
• Review and monitor preparation of design and construction documents, prepared by the design team.
• Review & approve Project invoices and provide to Supervisor, with appropriate back-up, to submit for payment.
• Issue and take responsibility for change orders and field orders.
• Monitor and review RFI and submittal process.
• Resolve technical and schedule issues, providing leadership and direction with external parties.
• As appropriate, review and negotiate vendor or subcontractor scope of work and prepare recommendation for award.
• Manage and take responsibility for punch list process, ensuring timely completion of corrective work.
• Inspect work in process on a frequent basis, provide feedback to the GC to ensure project is in compliance with all specifications and report to Supervisor regarding any concerns/issues.
• Lead Project construction coordination meetings.
• Develop relationships and manage the interface (communicating both verbally and in writing) on a daily basis with design team, general contractors, city/town/township officials, inspectors and public utilities.
• Manage the daily interface (communicating both verbally and in writing) with Cottonwood staff in California Office, as well as local Project property manager.
• Provide direction in the design process by providing budget, schedule, and constructability input.
• Develop, monitor, maintain and enforce project schedules. Develop remediation plans if needed.
• Help Back Office to maintain Project record set of documents.
• Manage project closeout activities with contractors to include and not be limited to acceptance and completion of project, and ensuring final payment is secured.
• Manage project closeout activities with internal parties to ensure all required items are complete.
• Provide direction between design and construction phases of each project
• Coordinate with Project neighbors and resolve any issues or conflicts satisfactorily.
• Prepare (develop, validate and maintain) cost estimates as needed for all construction-related needs.
• Prepare Request for Proposal, bid documents, bid analysis, award letters for general contractors or Vendors.
• Manage and coordinate turnover requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with permit plan reviewers and inspectors.
• Support Supervisor and other Investment Management Team members with specific assignments and projects within the region.  
• Participate in industry events (occasionally, as needed).

Requirements and Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree required with a concentration in construction technology, building construction, civil engineering or architecture preferred.
• A minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience required with a commercial and/or residential real estate developer, general contractor, construction management or closely related company.
• Previous estimating and start to finish project management experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications to include Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, and other scheduling software.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed sitting such as operation of a computer.
• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed standing such as operation of a fax and printer.
• Involves work such as tours throughout Project site, usually performed by walking, climbing stairs and climbing construction ladders.
• Involves lifting plans or boxes of 25 pounds or more occasionally.