Retail Construction Manager in Fort Worth, Texas at GRB SERVICE SYSTEMS INC

The ideal Retail Construction Manager candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills. The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget. An excellent candidate must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The Construction Manager chosen will share in the success of the business managed through bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Review plans and specs, take off plans, create worksheets and bid forms, solicit suppliers and subcontractors to create proposals
• Oversee all aspects of construction project from planning to implementation to complete on time and on budget
• Allocate resources for assigned project budget creation & management
• Supervise and oversee onsite personnel and subcontractors with good communication skills
• Interface with project inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, city and county officials, and clients
• Negotiate with subcontractors to receive reasonable costs for contracts and change orders
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to original plans and specifications: create, review, and maintain schedules; including the participation of bidding jobs
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors & subcontractors to reach profitable agreements; write the scope of sub-contractors for contracts.
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Create the budget to company approved gross profit
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities; buy out the job to budget
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports; manage change orders with customer approval at the time of change order accruing
• Closeout projects on time to customer expectations

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Previous experience in retail construction management
• Comfortable managing multiple projects - finish out, remodels and special projects
• Familiarity with construction management software
• Strong leadership qualities and possessing people skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Time management skills to ensure deadlines are met
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to travel minimum of 50% of time during the week
• In-depth understanding of construction plans/procedures and material and project management principles
• Good knowledge of MS Office and Procore
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Education and Experience:Five years of related experience preferred