Job Abstract

U-Haul International Inc. is a National Commercial Developer seeking a Construction Owners Representative experienced in new commercial construction of multistory self-storage buildings. Construction owner representatives will coordinate and plan projects from beginning to end, including preparing budgets and cost estimates, creating and maintaining construction schedules, collaborating with engineers and architects, and communicating project progress. The ideal candidate will be familiar with cast-in-place and concrete tilt panel construction, metal framing, standing seam metal roof and pre-engineered steel buildings. The ideal candidate must possess experience in the construction bid process and project scheduling. 

Job Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Must be capable of coordinating multiple projects. 

• Manage construction of commercial buildings, contractor selection and contracts 

• Coordination with contractors, architects/engineers, and city officials 

• Project tracking, scheduling, on-site inspections and project close-out 

• Travel required. 

• Direct and oversee construction projects from conception to completion while monitoring compliance with safety and building regulations. 

• Prepare external and internal reports relating to job status, daily progress, estimates, and deliverables. 

• Negotiate agreement terms, manage construction contract drafts, bid on projects, and obtain permits to analyze and mitigate risks. 

• Communicate with the responsible parties to ensure quality construction exceeds company standards and proper industry techniques and processes are utilized. 

• Review projects on a daily basis to ensure quality construction standards exist, construction schedule is on track, and estimates remain within budget. 

• Work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment to plan and coordinate all aspects of the building process. 

• Plans and establishes operational objectives for a team of support personnel within a clearly defined job area. 

• Assigns tasks to a team to achieve operational targets, service standards, etc. 

• Manage day-to-day elements of the budget. 

• Develops, approves, and communicates construction logistics plans, verifying they are in place and clearly understood. Ensures that projects are proceeding according to these plans. 

• General Contractor/Subcontractor Oversight: Monitors, inspects and ensures General Contractor/subcontractors are performing the work safely, are adhering to schedule, and are producing quality work in line with subcontractor agreements. 

• Maintains a positive working relationship with all general contractors, subcontractors, and support personnel. 

• Subcontracts And Purchase Orders?-?Analyzing scope sheets, negotiating awards, and writing subcontracts/purchase orders for various trades. 

• General Contractor and Subcontractor Change Orders?-?Tracks change orders to General contractor/subcontractors. Reviews change requests for validity, accuracy, and appropriate detail. 

• Schedule?-?Participates with the executive management and General Contractor in drafting the master schedule for each assigned project.  

Education and Experience 

• 5+ years of relevant construction experience. 

• College degree preferred. 

• Experience in the following fields preferred: Asst. Superintendent, Superintendent, Asst. Project Manager, Project Manager, or any construction trade foreman/leadman role 

• Personnel Management and delegation capabilities  

• Project and time management skills 

Benefits 

• Full medical coverage, if eligible 

• Prescription plans, if eligible 

• Dental and vision plans 

• Registered Dietitian Program, if eligible 

• Gym Reimbursement Program 

• Weight Watchers, if eligible 

• Virtual doctor visits 

• Career stability 

• Opportunities for advancement 

• Valuable on-the-job training 

• Tuition Reimbursement Program 

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® 

• Business-travel insurance 

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days, if eligible 

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• 401(k) savings plan 

• Life insurance 

• Critical illness/group accident coverage 

• 24-hour physician available for kids 

• MetLaw Legal Program 

• MetLife auto and home insurance 

• Mindset App Program 

• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more 

• LifeLock identity theft protection 

• Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness 

• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program 

• U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership