Construction Manager

The Construction Manager independently manages moderate to large-scale construction and capital improvement projects, serving as the primary point of contact for owners and clients. This role owns project budgets, schedules, and vendor performance for assigned projects within the market, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to Lincoln's quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Function as the primary point of contact for owners, clients, and stakeholders on assigned construction projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules, providing regular status reporting to clients and leadership.
• Select and manage architects, engineers, consultants, and general contractors appropriate to project requirements.
• Review and negotiate contracts, bids, and change orders, ensuring alignment with project budget and objectives.
• Oversee construction document review, permitting, and the AHJ approval process.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor quality, schedule adherence, and safety compliance.
• Manage the pay application, invoicing, and project accounting process.
• Identify and resolve project risks and issues, escalating to leadership as needed.
• Lead project closeout, including punch lists, commissioning, warranties, and as-built documentation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction and/or tenant improvement projects.
• Demonstrated track record delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, budgets, schedules, and building codes.
• Proven vendor and contractor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project) and Microsoft Office.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time, including walking unfinished construction project sites and on uneven surfaces; manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and other office equipment; eyesight that allows for reading a computer screen, phone screen, and reports; hearing that allows for understanding spoken words; lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.; and tolerance of loud noises, airborne dust, chemicals, fumes, and inclement weather.

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.