This position will direct, coordinate and provide oversight to a wide variety of projects, including the internal (building preparation) build out of a distribution or returns facility. Position may oversee an entire project or just part of a project and, although they usually play no direct role in the actual construction of a structure, they typically schedule and coordinate all defined building readiness-related deliverables as they apply to the Facility Prep Manager. Key focus of the position is to support project schedule milestones in the field necessary for RFIs, RFPs, sales pursuits, and won business. Position is the SME of building preparation, creating project building readiness action items and is responsible for planning, and overseeing those actions. Position is also the “point of contact” for building readiness questions.
Primary Responsibilities
Manages the building prep budget; ensures compliance and addresses variances and other budget concerns.
Ensure the building preparation gets done on time and within budget.
Work with technicians, engineers, contractors, and others who are involved in the building preparation process.
Review and ensure all design aspects by overseeing the planning, scheduling, and implementation of the building preparation process to execute those designs.
Consolidate building preparation reports, project dates, status and convey clear/accurate reporting to Project Managers and Business units.
Coordinate pre/post-construction site walks.
Work as a liaison between business unit company real estate contacts/vendors and all internal organizations on any building preparation questions about the project.
Responsible for working with company procurement teams in managing materials, logistics and vendors as the primary point of contact on-site during building startups for ordering needed materials.
Perform feasibility walks in collaboration with Real Estate office, Zoning, Permitting and infrastructure departments.
Coordinates estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders for defined deliverables for facility prep actions.
Helps site acquisition in determining the most viable new constructible site.
Tracks the progress of building preparation operations such as the arrival and utilization of materials, supplies, tools, machinery, equipment, and vehicles.
Manage detail Scope of Work-define documentation and troubleshoot issues to avoid delays or escalation.
Provides change order requests (scope changes) for General Contractor changes, to the business unit assigned PM or GM and ensures approval is received prior to scope change work is performed.
Refine and enhance contingency plans, including conducting after action reviews.
Identify issues and take positive steps to solve conflicts and to facilitate collaborative resolution and strengthen working relationships.
Education/Experience
Bachelors degree in related field & 6 years of experience OR Associate degree in related field & 8 years of experience OR 10 years of experience
Span of control must be at a department level or above.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Project.
PMP certification is highly preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Possess the ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Experience managing others including contractors and suppliers.
Working knowledge of building construction, including electrical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems for fire suppressants and building foundations.
Working knowledge of building codes
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