Job Description

The Construction Manager, Real Estate is responsible for the end-to-end management of all construction and improvement projects within their assigned region. This role is central to the project lifecycle, from initial planning and budgeting to final completion. The Construction Manager will also oversee the relocation of facilities and coordinate all necessary maintenance. A key function of this position is to successfully lead and manage all vendors and contractors, ensuring their work aligns with and supports the business real estate objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Please limit to no more than 7-10 bullets, NO sub-bullets)

• Financial Management: Oversee and approve facility-related costs, review utility and maintenance expenses, and prepare annual budgets for repairs.
• Project Management: Act as a project manager for renovations, including bidding, negotiating contracts, and supervising contractors.
• Safety and Maintenance: Conduct regular property audits for safety and security issues, maintain security systems, and manage fire alarm, sprinkler, and crane maintenance.
• Contract and Vendor Relations: Annually review maintenance contracts, maintain a contact list of vendors, and coordinate with outside contractors for various repairs and services.
• Coordination and Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations (e.g. backflow prevention and fire escape plans), and coordinate with internal departments (e.g. Safety, accounting and Service) on maintenance programs.
• Manage supervisors in other locations.
• Other Tasks: Other tasks as assigned by management.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

• Journeyperson status in any construction trade
• Competent with Microsoft Suite, PDF editor, Internet
• Ability to read construction blueprint drawings
• Experienced with construction estimating practices

Education and Experience

• 5-10+ Years of General Construction Experience
• High School Diploma
• Journeyperson Certification preferred

Required:

• High School Diploma
• 5 Years’ Construction Experience
• Computer Literacy
• Ability to perform common general construction tasks.

Desired

• Motivated: A highly motivated and proactive individual.
• Independent: Capable of working as a self-starter and completing projects with little to no
• direct supervision.
• Customer-focused: Dedicated to providing excellent service and maintaining a positive customer-focused attitude.

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Job Responsibility Level:

People manager with direct reports

Travel Requirements:

Travel required 10-15% of the time to other office locations.

Hours:

This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs.

Physical Demands:

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Prolonged sitting.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch.

Competitive Wages:

$98,002.50 to $134,411.25 anually. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

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