Development & Construction Manager

Responsibilities:

Project Oversight:
- Manage multiple construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Vendor Management:
- Identify, vet, and onboard contractors, suppliers, and vendors.
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure project requirements are consistently met.

Scheduling:
- Develop, update, and manage project schedules.
- Coordinate timelines with internal teams and external contractors to avoid delays.

Budgeting and Cost Control:
- Prepare detailed job budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial efficiency.
- Track project costs and provide regular financial reports to stakeholders.

Contract Management:
- Negotiate, draft, and review contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
- Ensure all contractual obligations are met and documented accurately.

Plan Reviews and Compliance:
- Evaluate architectural and engineering plans to ensure feasibility and compliance with local regulations and codes.
- Identify potential design and construction issues, proposing solutions proactively.

Estimating:
- Prepare cost estimates and feasibility analyses for new development and redevelopment projects.
- Analyze bids and proposals from contractors to ensure competitive pricing.

Reporting and Communication:
- Provide regular progress updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries and issues.

Qualifications, Skills and Key Competencies:

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (preferred).

Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably within real estate development or private equity.
- Demonstrated experience managing remote projects.

Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar).
- Advanced knowledge of budgeting software and cost control tools.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, and construction drawings.

Core Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.

Other:
- Familiarity with local building codes and regulations.

Location: Remote - Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

Skills required for this job:

• Budget
• Building codes
• Construction project management
• Microsoft Project
• Procore
• Real estate development
• Vendor management