Manager, Construction

Job Description:

The Construction Manager role is responsible for managing the overall construction execution of assigned projects in support of Dave & Buster's and Main Event's growth strategy.  This person will oversee each project through the various phases of construction from budgeting, bidding, GC contract award, construction, punchlist/turnover, closeout and one year warranty.  The Construction Manager will also be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and managing all direct vendors involved in the successful completion of a New Opening.   Candidates must demonstrate a successful record of working closely with all internal and external project stakeholders with a focus on supporting the Operations team through grand opening and the one-year warranty period.  The Construction Manager will report to the Director of Construction. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and update project budgets by review and understanding of due diligence findings including geotechnical reports, preliminary site plans, grading plans and utility locations.
• Attend Design kick-off meetings with consultants and provide scheduling input.
• Provide continued improvement of project plans and specifications through detailed plan review comments for all assigned projects prior to bid. 
• Pre-qualify contractors.
• Prepare and issue GC bid packages and solicit vendor proposals.
• Manage all bid related RFIs.
• Analyze and qualify GC bids to determine complete scope.
• Develop and present project post-bid budgets for Executive approval.
• Establish and monitor construction schedule.
• Perform onsite inspections with GC and direct Owner Vendor partners.
• Track and monitor construction progress, quality, cost, and schedule using Project Management software.
• Review and manage all construction RFIs, submittals and shop drawings to maintain the project schedule.
• Review all GC progress payments, change orders and vendor invoices.
• Coordinate closely with the GC on the timing of deliveries and installations of Owner's direct vendors such as bowling, games, laser tag, kitchen, audio/video, security and FF&E.
• Ensure positive coordination and liaison between contractor, IT, Supply Chain and Operations
• Obtain certificate of occupancy
• Coordinate and manage building commissioning schedule activities between vendors and contractors.
• Turnover building to operations at designated time and ensures construction impact is minimal once the operation team moves into the building.
• Ensure punch list items are completed in a timely manner.