Job Abstract

About this role:

Wells Fargo’s Corporate Properties Group (CPG) is seeking a Senior Lead Construction manager to lead significant and highly complex office fit-out projects in New York City.  The candidate will have end-to-end ownership of projects, responsible for oversight of the general contractor and other key vendors, coordination of internal stakeholders, management of internal/external project team resources, and overall planning/delivery of project.  The candidate will leverage their deep experience in interior fit-out construction project management to deliver some of the largest and highest profile capital projects across Wells Fargo’s 72M square foot global portfolio of occupied space.

In this role, you will:

• Provide oversight of the General Contractor, coordination of internal stakeholders, management of internal/external project team resources, and overall planning/delivery of project.

• Provide construction project leadership on a portfolio of highly complex projects and provide direction to consultants and vendors to assure compliance with construction project specifications, budgets, and schedules
• Interact and negotiate with management on a regular basis to create and implement complex communication plans that deliver construction project goals, plans and execution, and progress reports
• Provide oversight to all construction project managers in identification of project requirements and development of property and construction related project plan
• Collaborate and consult with management, peers and stakeholders
• Interact with Regional Presidents and company executives in charge of property

• Develops and manages most complex construction project portfolios, and associated plans, budgets, and schedules, and works with end users, LOB, and senior management to understand problems and focus on bringing issues to resolution, escalating as necessary to meet project demands. 

• Develops, negotiates, and awards related contracts with significant financial and strategic value to architects, engineers, general contractors, and other external vendors. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as government and regulatory requirements.

• Interacts and negotiates with senior management on a regular basis to create and implement complex communication plans that deliver construction project goals, plans, and execution and progress reports.

• Lead team meetings or steering committee to facilitate decisions making and support implementation and plans.

• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across multiple lines of business and serve as an experienced advisor to leadership. Lead team meetings or steering committee to facilitate decisions making and support implementation and plans.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Construction Management experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Senior construction management professional with experience in interior fit-out

• Experience managing programs or projects worth more than $100mm

• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner

• Ability to clearly express ideas and proposed solutions

• Ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with senior executive-level leaders

• Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important

• Budget creation and management experience

• Excellent Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project) skills

• Experience with commercial real estate leases.

• Experience with strategic planning in a CRE environment

• Good attention to detail and accuracy skills

• Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

• Outstanding problem solving and decision making skills

• Thorough knowledge and experience with project scheduling using MS Project, or similar system

• Experience with ground up buildouts and/or remodels, office tower upfits, and move/add/change type work. 

• Possess an understanding of construction/project management methodology and construction techniques. 

• Experienced with contracting, bidding processes, budgeting, and scheduling. 

Job Salary and Location:

• NY - New York City: $100,800 - $179,200

• May be considered for a discretionary bonus.

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Pay Range

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