Construction Manager

About Public Storage

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth , ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture , and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion .

We're a member of the S&P 500and FT Global 500 . Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Description

The Construction Manager will be responsible for the design, permitting and construction of company facilities across the United States. We are looking for a high energy, "can do" individual that enjoys a fast pace and diverse workload in a dynamic environment! You will be managing a wide array of challenging projects across the United States. Experience with commercial and/or retail construction combined with deep knowledge of site work/infrastructure challenges is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Provide site analysis and recommendations to real estate department and site acquisition personnel.
• Lead due diligence activities, which would include review of surveys, soils and environmental reports.
• Ensures that the construction assumptions and project risks have been identified and addressed.
• Supervise the design/engineering consultants from initial due diligence through site plan approval and construction.
• Reviews all drawings and make sure they conform to the company design standards.
• Develop and prepare project budgets and cost estimates. Ensure that project budget stays within budget.
• Develop schedules and maintains targeted completion dates. Understands how to manage milestones, and bring appropriate resources to challenges impacting the schedule.
• Responsible for completion of company construction projects as assigned. Ensure that coordination and regular communication of overall project occurs between design professionals, construction, real estate and others involved in the planning and construction of company projects. Advises management of any project delays or budget challenges and identifies alternate actions to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Verifies the accuracy of General Contractor's monthly application for payment and provides approval.
• Monitors all inspections or corrections required by governing agencies.
• Maintains public relations with neighbors, inspectors, GC's, subs' and trades persons.
• Coordinates final acceptance, inspection, and scheduling of occupancy.
• Upon completion of projects, reviews all warranties, O&M manuals, completion of the final punch list required by the contract documents.

Qualification

• At least 5-7 years construction management experience in a major chain or multiple location organization for either a General Contractor or Owner's Representative - preferably overseeing ground up retail and/or commercial construction with significant site work
• Must have demonstrated experience with a full array of heavy construction combined with new and renovation type projects.
• Must possess strong project accounting skills, including budget development, ongoing project cost monitoring and large money contract management.
• Must have worked in a major corporate environment
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited 4-year university
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Suite office of programs including Word, Excel, Access, and Project)
• Experience with projects in Florida and/or East Coast is preferred.

Travel: 35%

Additional Information

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**