Construction Manager (Base Building and Tenant Coordination)

We are looking for a Manager with 5-7 years of construction experience who will be responsible for ensuring that consistent quality control standards are being maintained throughout the construction project. In addition, this position will 1) Assist in the building turnover process and coordinate tenant improvement projects and move-ins. 2) Ensure excellent communication amongst all parties involved.

         Base Building

• Review shop drawings, and identify concerns about aesthetics or functionality
• Perform site inspections on not less than a weekly basis throughout the construction duration
• Ensure that site is maintained in a first-class manner with minimal impact to operations of surrounding buildings and tenants
• Participate in punch list creation, and manage the punch list process
• Establish and administer post-construction closeout schedules
• Manage transition of the building to the end user including access and equipment training

Tenant Coordination

• Evaluate tenant’s proposed architect and general contractor to ensure their ability to deliver the project in a Class A and timely manner
• Review leases to determine landlord work, schedules, tenant allowances, and other pertinent details
• Review tenant improvement drawings and work letters, and identify concerns about aesthetics or functionality
• Coordinate schedules with Development and Construction to ensure smooth delivery of tenant spaces
• Assist tenant with permit and signage approvals
• Facilitate tenant move-ins and possession, including provisions for temporary offices and hiring outlets; coordinate with Marketing and Property Management to ensure a seamless process
• Create and manage tenant improvement budgets and process draw requests
• Ensure consistency and continuous improvement of the turnover process by working with development team to improve existing policies and procedures
• Attend leasing meetings to say abreast of leasing activity

**This position is based out of our Reston Headquarters.**

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5-7 years of real estate construction (Commercial / Parking Garages) experience; mixed-use familiarity a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction management and real estate principles
• Experience reading construction plans
• Solid project and people management skills
• Excellent communicator
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Experience with local municipalities
• Versed in Microsoft Office suite of products