Owners Technical Representative

Position Summary

We are currently seeking an Owners Technical Representative for our Construction Services Division out of our corporate office in Indianapolis. The Owners Technical Representative/Project Manager is the primary Shrewsberry representative for design, construction, and/or demolition projects. This role oversees activities related to design management, contract administration, permit submittals, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections, and schedule requirements to ensure client projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, and timely manner. This position will assist in delivering a major hotel – past experience and expertise specifically with hotel development is mandatory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of project management: program development, design development, budget, schedule, and management of project team for projects assigned.

· Serves as a resource to the client providing technical knowledge and expertise in the requirements of design and construction management – specifically in the development of a major hotel development

· Provide advice and expertise during the design and construction of a hotel project

· Ensures that all design and construction documents and required recordkeeping is maintained appropriately

· Assists the client in communicating with its management, staff, community, and news media upon request

· Project based communications both external and internal with the project team

· Ability to develop and manage project schedules and budgets

· Establish, execute, and oversee project RFQ/RFP, and bid processes

· General project management including coordination/monitoring of GC activities, architects/engineers, partners, lending, and financing sources, etc.

· Contract Review and Drafting of GC and Design Firm Contracts

· Technical writing of project documents and documentation management

· Ability to develop and maintain master schedule, project management plan, etc.

· Establish project controls and procedures

· Manage design team and assist with design reviews, design cost reviews, constructability review, value engineering studies, and assist with obtaining building permits

· Review/recommend AE payment requests and contract modifications

· Set up document control system and track submittals

· Prepare monthly reports, maintain Project Records, review contractor payment requests

· Change Management: Assist with identification of appropriate changes in scope, with validating impact of changes, and manage documentation of changes

· Administer compliance with labor standards, provide dispute resolution

· Project Closeout

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Must have strong leadership and decision-making skills

· Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

· Knowledge to apply for and obtain relevant construction permits and licenses

· Excellent oral and written communication and documentation skills are essential

· Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under aggressive timelines and to contribute positively in an overall team environment

Education and/or Experience

· B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or other design or construction related project management field of study, from an accredited college

· 10+ years of project management experience in a professional environment

· Experience with hotel development is mandatory

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe diversity makes teams better. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.