Construction Manager, Bellevue

Over the last 20 years, Ares success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager will oversee the project management functions for tenant improvements (TI) and capital projects for a growing regional industrial portfolio. Position duties include managing comprehensive scopes of work; directing design consultants; cost estimating; analyzing proposals; contract preparation and management; contractor and/or subcontractor vetting; project scheduling, document, and budget management.

Essential Job Duties

Prepare comprehensive scopes of work and manage design and execution of projects such as value add conversion projects, post close underwritten improvements or lender requirements, asphalt, concrete, utilities, painting, roofing, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, plumbing, and tenant improvements

Provide technical guidance for projects that are generated and managed by Property Management

Support the Asset Management team by developing budgets for proposed TI projects and detailed scopes of work for lease documents

Construction Management Capital Improvements; Tenant Improvements and Development CM Oversight

Execute TI, building capital improvement projects

Draft project/construction specifications

Prepare cost estimates for the scope of work utilizing quantities, proposals, historical information and general unit pricing knowledge

Prepare contractor bid packages and upon receipt, analyze for adherence to design, quantities, qualifications, and costs as compared to preliminary analysis and budget

Provide value engineering options where possible

Manage the overall construction process to include obtaining necessary permits or required jurisdictional documentation

Schedule and conduct construction progress meetings

Review change orders and process internally for approvals

Review contractor invoices and draw requests for accuracy and completeness

Possess knowledge of local building codes, LEED processes and design and construction of class A industrial product

Manage design processes and engage architect and/or engineering professionals to provide detailed scopes of work

Ensure projects are managed within scope of budget and are completed on schedule

Prepare project schedules where appropriate to ensure timely delivery of project

Administration

Prepare contracts on capital/TI work for review by manager

Review lease to ensure scope of work for TI follows the lease requirement

Utilize Yardi Construction Manager for project tracking, contract and invoice approvals

Work with Asset Management, Property Management, Due Diligence, and Accounting for proper job set up and billing of project

Close out projects in a timely manner to include receipt of Certificate of Occupancy, warranties, signed off permits, lien waivers, etc.

Make sure all necessary record documents for data management files are collected

Documentation

Maintain and document all activities related to capital projects

Maintain detailed documentation of construction process to include collection of warranties, Certificates of Occupancy, project manuals

Travel

Travel as required of position (10-30%)

General Requirements

3+ years construction management related experience required

Position requires an experienced and proven Project Manager with an established track record of success

Light industrial specific real estate experience strongly preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project, or other scheduling software required, experience in ACAD or other drawing software helpful

Knowledgeable of local building codes and processes which affect design and construction required

Outgoing, confident, and likeable personality with ability to work and communicate well with employees, customers, vendors and internal and external stakeholders required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Reporting Relationships

Managing Director, Industrial Property Operations

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$105,000 - $120,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.