Position Purpose: Be part of a dynamic and collaborative development team driven by opportunities to transform places and create best-in-class communities. This role will play an integral part in the construction management of a 1.1 million square foot mixed-use development in Newton, MA that will be a model for sustainability, integration of uses, and housing diversity. You will help oversee aspects of the day-to-day construction of this complex project, manage contractor activities, and interface with architects, engineers, and municipal authorities. You will also manage pre-construction and construction activities for other development projects within Northland’s national portfolio.

Essential Functions:

The following list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented or changed as necessary.

• Attend job meetings as the owner’s representative. Submit written reports as required.
• Be especially alert to any conditions which may lead to claims for damage.
• Coordinate and direct the work of any separate contractors hired by the owner.
• Coordinate scheduling and observe tests as required by contract documents.
• Develop a thorough familiarity with the purpose of the facility to be constructed, with the owner’s requirements, with design, and with the contract documents.
• Develop an understanding of the project budget.
• Direct installation and inspection of owner-furnished equipment or material.
• Review, evaluate, and make recommendations on requests for change orders.
• Assist in the coordination of access to various parts of the facility by the builders and by the occupants.
• Immediately notify the appropriate parties of the owner of any unsafe conditions observed. Notify the construction manager/general contractor and architect of the unsafe conditions and corrective measures taken.
• Immediately notify the owner, construction manager/general contractor, and architect of any conditions which may delay completion of total project or major parts of the project.
• Immediately notify the owner, construction manager/general contractor, and architect of any work which is substandard or otherwise not in accordance with the contract documents. Document with photographs, measurements etc. as appropriate.
• Maintain a log of all daily activities including daily progress, weather conditions, visitors, inspectors, sub-contractors on site, nature and location of the work performed.
• Maintain continuous communication with the owner, builder, and architect.
• Maintain records at construction site in an orderly manner as directed by the owner. Include copies of all correspondence concerning the project, contract documents, construction schedule, change orders, test results, permits, inspection reports, insurance policies, minutes or summaries of meetings, shop drawings, invoices, lien releases, and any other applicable documentation.
• Maintain separate files of approved and disapproved change orders.
• Assist the design team in the development of punch lists. Monitor the completion of the work on punch lists and inform the owner of the status on a regular basis.
• Meet, verify identification, and accompany any inspectors from local, state, or federal agencies having jurisdiction over the project. Immediately report the results of such inspections to the owner, construction manager or general contractor, and architect. Monitor any corrective actions.
• Monitor the proper storage of material, including any off-site storage. Report problems to the construction manager/general contractor and notify the owner if any materials should be replaced due to improper storage. Document with Photographs as necessary.
• Observe materials delivered to the site and used by the sub-contractors to ensure that the materials used are those specified or approved substitutes, and that materials are in good condition and free of defects. Report problems immediately to the architect or construction manager/general contractor and as soon as possible to the owner.
• Observe the quality and progress of the construction to determine, in general, that it is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents and schedule. Assist the construction manager/general contractor’s superintendent in understanding the intent of the contract documents.
• Carefully coordinate and monitor any occupation of the facility by the owner prior to the final completion of work.
• Participate in final inspections and commissioning.
• Receive and inventory: keys, special tools, filters, spare parts, and similar items for transfer to the owner’s staff.
• Review all requests for payment from the construction manager/general contractor. Make recommendations to the owner concerning payment.
• Receive and review technical manuals, operator’s manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and similar documents for transfer to the owner’s staff.
• Review field reports from architects and engineers. Monitor and report on corrective actions.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in commercial construction, with 3 years in an Owner’s Representative, Clerk of the Works, Superintendent, or Supervisor role.
• Demonstrated experience in large scale commercial construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred.

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