Construction Associate - Full-time

Summary

The Construction Associate assists the Assistant Construction Manager (ACM) and Senior Construction Manager (SCM) both administratively and at the onsite level, executing capital improvement projects.  They are responsible for performing site inspections, quality control audits, job site safety, assisting with determination of level of completion for pay applications, change orders, Requests for Information (RFI), punch lists, warranty requests, and similar construction administration (CA) duties.  In some cases, they will complete hands on work to complete smaller aspects of projects conjunction with onsite teams and contractors.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Smartsheet management
• Assisting with due diligence on acquisitions to include InfoTycoon
• Construction material ordering and handling
• Assisting with bidding, procuring, and contracting third party vendors
• Maintaining all project schedules, department communication, punch list, and warranty issues
• Assures compliance with all OSHA, EPA, Federal, State, or local codes and guidelines
• Frequent inspections of work performed by renovation specialists and report findings to the ACM and SCM, minimum of once per month
• Establish contract service scope of work, standards, and pricing with vendors for renovations
• Review all means and methods for unit renovations in order to ensure cost effective methods are used to meet our standards including outside contract services and training support
• Improve process and standards for purchases of parts and supplies for renovations to ensure the best quality and price available and negotiating costs
• Improve Cost Per Unit at each community as it relates to renovation parts, supplies, and renovation related contract services
• Increase efficiency by minimizing man hours per unit
• Increase unit production to meet or exceed budget

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred, high school diploma or equivalent is required
• 2+ years’ experience in onsite project supervision
• 3 + years’ experience in construction; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish is a plus
• Ability to establish priorities, manage time effectively
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to handle and resolve unexpected problems and handle changes in priorities in a fast-moving, fluid environment
• Ability to work well with onsite staff, customers, supervisors, corporate office associates and vendors
• Works and proceeds with objectives and projects independently
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems. Committed to following up with customers in all instances in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and permitting/zoning requirements
• Excellent planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Experience with managing contracts and change order management
• Experience in multi-family housing a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work environment

 

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project)
• Smartsheet
• Bluebeam
• Sketch-Up

 

Other

• Workdays may be adjusted based on project needs
• At times may require weekends and/or after hour emergency services
• Travel including overnight stays will be required as needed

 

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

 

Perks/Benefits:

At GR we recognize that exceptional people need exceptional rewards. Beyond our competitive total compensation packages, your schedule at GR will provide you with a quality of life that is difficult to achieve within hospitality or hotel roles. Additionally, our benefits package reflects our respect for workplace contributions, professional goals and personal priorities.

 

Griffis Residential offers the following benefits to full time Associates:

 

• 11 paid holidays per year including floating holidays
• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
• Minimum of 120 hours (3 weeks) of paid time off (PTO) accrual starting immediately for new hires
• Medical insurance program options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance for Associate  (1x your annual base earnings up to a maximum of $350,000)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D insurance for Associate, spouse, and children
• Company paid short and long term disability program
• Group accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital care plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid New Parent Leave (up to 6 weeks of 100% wage replacement for primary caregivers and 2 weeks 100% wage replacement for secondary caregiver)
• Generous tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Associate Referral Award Program of $1,000
• PTO Donation Program
• PTO Exchange for Student Loan Repayment Program
• Wellness Program including reimbursement for fitness and mindfulness memberships/subscriptions
• Associate discount program for travel, hotels, cell phones, pet insurance, and everyday items
• Associate Recognition Programs
• Griffis Residential 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Onsite Associate Bonus Program
• Corporate Associate Bonus Program
• Rental Discount of 20%-50%