The Project Administrator will maintain ownership of each project from construction commencement through store opening. Manage the overall development and construction of each store. Maintain strategic vision towards resource management and provide checks and balances for cost control.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist the design team by securing the necessary surety’s, special inspection documentation and permit applications.
Review preliminary and final construction documents for feasibility of construction and value engineering opportunities.
Track projects throughout due diligence and design phases and work with PM to make necessary adjustments to the R.E. Schedule. PA to facilitate communications as directed by PM
Work with PM to issue a tentative schedule to Operations, Inventory Control, Store Installations and National Account Vendors as necessary.
Work with PM to develop a list of bidders based on general contractor (G.C.) workloads, performance, licensing and geographical location. Once bidders have been qualified, present the bid list to the Manager of RE Development for approval
Work with the Development Services Team (D.S.T.) to issue R.F.P.’s, notify the appropriate reporting agencies and Operations.
Issue R.F.P.’s to construction material testing companies. Submit the Statement of Special Inspections as well as the construction documents for bidding purposes.
Assist PM with qualifying all proposals and assure they reflect the construction documents.
Work with the (D.S.T) on the Bid Tabulation Report and prepare the Final Budget to notify the necessary parties of any variance in the estimated rent factor given by the Expansion Committee.
Route Final Budget for approval by the RE Development Management Team.
Work with the PM to establish an appropriate timeline based on weather conditions, geographical location, scope of work and operational strategy.
Issue the Hard Date Email to the necessary internal departments, G.C. and the appropriate vendors.
Work with the D.S.T. to develop the contract documents and the Notice to Proceed.
Monitor each project by utilizing the Weekly Field Reports, photos and direct communication with the G.C.’s project manager and superintendent.
Assist the Utility Team, as necessary, to establish electrical, gas, water and sewer services.
Issue the Notice of National Account Delivery to the G.C. at the appropriate stage of construction.
Issue the Fixture Installation email to the G.C. once the fixturing schedule has been released from Store Installations.
Review and approve all construction materials testing reports. Verify all soils have been properly compacted and moisture conditioned as per the specifications. Verify all concrete compressive strength tests break at the specified P.S.I. Notify PM of any discrepancies/deficiencies.
Visit sites, as required, to verify progress and that plans and specifications are being followed. Provide solutions for construction related issues
Coordinate with the appropriate D.M. for the store walk through and in developing the Punch List.
Before construction is completed, make final verification the project is ready for Store Installations to set fixtures and install merchandise.
Coordinate access to the store for the install team with the G.C. or D.M.
Obtain written and photo documentation that ADA items are met.
Work with the Maintenance Coordinators in determining which issues are covered under warranty and which are typical maintenance items.
Assist the D.S.T. with issuing the Warranty Report and follow up with the G.C. until the issue has been remedied.
Work with D.S.T. on A.D.A violations and apply the appropriate amount of pressure to assure the G.C.’s corrects the violations.
Be available 24/7 to respond to natural disasters. Arrange emergency response for all security and life safety issues related to disasters.
SKILLS / EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE / ABILITIES:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Construction Management and 3 years’ experience in a construction related position, preferably in the public sector, or comparable related experience.
3-5 years’ experience in corporate Real Estate with an emphasis on project management, information gathering and reporting.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office; including Excel, Word and Power Point. Excellent ability to organize projects.
Time management is an essential skill. Set clear timelines for task due dates. Keep timelines up to date. Superior communication skills with all individual departments, general contractors, landlords, etc.
Must demonstrate networking ability and maintain a can-do attitude with respect to dealing with consultants, contractors, vendors landlords and team members.
Personable, able to deal within the framework of a large organization and work with others as a team player.
Ability and desire to quickly learn new job-related information.
Display professional appearance and conduct.
Work in a manner which maintains the Company’s highest level of quality.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Strong communication skills.
O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations: Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.