Construction Project Manager – Eastern Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Ensures the effective implementation of annual construction enhancement projects (capital expenditures) from initiation to completion.

• Overseeing, managing, and planning intricate projects, including assessing and recommending value-adding improvements.

• Monitor project advancement, establish, and adhere to deadlines.

• Acts as the representative of Westport Properties to existing and prospective partners, investors, and vendors.

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of vendors, obtaining construction project proposals, drafting contracts, and managing expense budgets.

• Formulate site improvement strategies under the direct supervision of the Director of Facility Services for all new and existing properties, assessed on a market-by-market and site-by-site basis.

• Develop and sustain a network of vendors and general contractors across various states and regions.

• Oversee vendor administration, onboarding, compliance, scheduling, document management, and project closure, including managing insurance certificates, new vendor training, software system maintenance, and compliance.

• Assist in the preparation of annual facility capital improvement budgets by evaluating proposed and recommended work and providing an expenditure forecast for projects.

• Manage and coordinate the due diligence process for new and acquisition properties, including the preparation of capital expenditure forecasts.

• Report on property conditions and furnish the Acquisitions and Operations teams with timely insights regarding a property’s physical and operational status.

• Work towards identifying all federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.

• Ensure the consistent application of Westport Properties' operating standards, policies, and procedures.

• Conduct risk assessments; report identified risks to management; and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.

• Maintain a high level of communication and follow-up with all organizational levels.

• Provide emergency response as necessary.

• Utilize the company’s construction management platform for planning and organizing initiatives and projects.

• Identify and communicate opportunities for enhancing systems, processes, methodologies, and training to boost efficiencies and personnel performance.

• Serve as a point of contact for third-party owners and asset managers for joint venture partners, managing multiple construction projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid driver's license.

• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet and surpass performance standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Capable of prioritizing multiple projects while managing numerous interruptions.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Must be capable of fulfilling some of the physical demands of the job.

• Willingness to travel to various states to oversee projects and engage with vendors.

• Ability and readiness to work remotely and adapt to new environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Highly organized with the capability to track progress across multiple concurrent projects.

• Ability to comprehend and adhere to Company policies, staying updated with relevant industry standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• $7,800 contributed annually towards Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.

• Company Paid Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000 per employee (Basic Life & AD&D).

• 401(k) Plan with employer matching.

• Generous Paid Time Off, earning 3 weeks per year starting from your hire date.

• Up to 10 Paid Holidays.

• Paid ongoing Professional Development & Training.

• Rewards & Recognition (Managers Quarterly & Yearly Outstanding Achievement Awards, Core Values Award, Years of Service & Wall of Fame).

• Company Sponsored Events throughout the Year (Holiday Parties & Gifts, Company Picnic, Team building, etc.).

• Significant potential for Career Mentorship, Growth, and Advancement.

• Discretionary bonus based on various factors.