Project Manager

Company Summary:

Milhaus is an award-winning, mixed-use development, construction, and property management company that specializes in Class A, urban, multifamily residential buildings. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Milhaus is comprised of inspired and industrious individuals who are passionate about the development of mixed-use and multifamily communities. We provide exceptional customer experiences and create solutions for neighborhoods that positively impact communities by providing unparalleled expertise in real estate, investment, development, construction and management. We develop high-quality projects that are financially responsible, withstand the passage of time, improve peoples’ lives and transform communities.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for the budgeting, planning, scheduling, and buy-out of the construction project. This role includes communicating and collaborating with Owners, Development, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Architects, Engineers, Subcontractors, and other General Contractors/Construction Managers. The position will work closely with the Construction team, Development team, and Property Management team to ensure the projects are delivered On Time and On Budget, and are consistent with Milhaus standards. This role is critical in setting up our projects for success.

Qualifications

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team closely with Project Superintendent to lead all aspects of a construction job. Play the lead driver role in developing the schedule and budgets for the project.
• Bid projects and aid with contracting with all subcontractors and purchasing of all materials for each assigned project
• Prepare cost estimates for proposals and bids in conjunction with the pre-con team. Solicit bids and estimates from subcontractors and suppliers. Prepare work scopes, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Monitor all OSHA Construction Safety Standards including reporting
• Prepare or aid in preparation of outline specifications and proposals for Pre-construction projects
• Cost evaluation and plan review of pre-construction proposals and projects
• Monitor and update all project paperwork including change orders, RFI’s, submittal logs, monthly project reports, dashboards, etc.
• Enforce that project specifications and design are met and adhered to
• Review costs of projects based on information from the Accounting Department and forecast cost reports based on information provided
• Review actual costs of each completed project based on information provided by the Accounting Department and project monthly “cost tracking” forecasts
• Lead the bid process and GMP process. Set the standard for scope of work definition, package creation, plan room process, and bid tabulation.
• Manage the design teams, working closely with the Developers through the process.
• Create pre-qualification standards and process for MC vendors in various markets.
• Lead in solution minded value engineering that balances the costs, full life cycle costs, schedule, maintenance, and initial development requirements.
• Review each phase of documents and fills gaps in scope while providing trackable feedback in a collaborative manner that sets the standards for document quality.

Experience and Skill Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Construction related field
• Five to ten years proven experience in multi-family and/or commercial construction operations, including project management, scheduling and estimating/budgeting.
• Prefer three to five years of experience implementing the pre-construction or estimating of complex construction projects.
• Experience building and developing subcontractor relationships
• Experience with multiple delivery methods
• Field management experience and/or constructability understanding

Position Reports to: President of Construction

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