Construction Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Support the construction and asset management team with deals involving construction or capital 
expenditure projects; 
• Analyze construction progress while identifying potential risks, opportunities, and concerns; 
• Prepare comprehensive cost and design review reporting for development projects; 
• Research and analyze market trends with respect to current and anticipated costs of material and 
labor; 
• For debt deals, conduct monthly site visits to ongoing projects and prepare monitoring reports; 
• Manage lender draw and pay application processes with client and asset management teams;
• Liaison with operating partners, borrowers, and leading members of the asset management team to 
ensure business plan execution; 
• Consistently assess the value of reengineering a project versus time and scheduling constraints, saving 
costs without affecting the integrity of the project. Effectively weigh the cost/benefits to the overall project and customer experience; and
• Develop institutional knowledge for the firm through case studies and contributing to an internal database of project information. 
• Oversee the successful completion of construction projects within our client’s portfolios; 
• Participate in the continued growth and improvement of all reporting functions within the construction 
team; and
• Develop institutional knowledge for the firm through case studies and contributing to an internal 
database of project information.

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
• General contracting, developer, construction management, architectural, or engineering experience preferred; client-facing experience preferred
• Experience with the following software/technology: 
  o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat or BlueBeam
  o Construction scheduling software (ex. Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, etc.)
  o Construction/project management software (ex. Procore, CMiC, BuilderTrend/CoConstruct, 
  Smartsheet, etc.)
  o Construction technologies such as BIM, AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam
  o Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Lean Construction, Push-Pull Planning
• Experience with standard general contractor and consultant contract forms
• Experience with running the bidding/solicitation and vendor selection process
• Experience navigating the entitlement and planning process

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in construction management, engineering, or architecture
• PMP, LEED Certification preferred

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Bellwether seeks to hire entrepreneurial individuals who are highly motivated, mature and intelligent, with demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
 
• Job Knowledge & Technical Ability: Understanding and use of general construction terminology and processes. Ability to read and analyze construction plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets. Knowledgeable in LEED, Fitwel, WELL Standards, and other sustainability practices. Knowledge of entitlement and planning processes. 
  • Initiative & Dependability: Ability to perform responsibilities independently and proactively, solve problems, and improve processes and/or services. Self-directed, takes initiative and responsibility, ensures completion of tasks. 
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening and interpersonal skills. Highly effective at preparing and presenting information.
  • Professionalism & Teamwork: Acts with honesty and integrity and maintains confidentiality, adheres to company policies. Promotes a collaborative and productive work environment. Demonstrates team building, support and respect.

Travel Requirements

• Local and nationwide travel to assets and client sites required on an as-needed basis, approximately 2-
  4 times per month depending on deal list.

Position Details

• Classification:  Exempt
• Position Status:  Regular, Full Time
• Reports To:  Managing Director or Vice President
• Direct Reports:  No

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and walk. Must be able to sit at an office workstation for an extended period of time. May need to reach, stoop, or kneel to access items.
• Must be able to talk, hear and use wrists, hands and/or fingers frequently and repetitively to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery.
• Must frequently prepare or inspect documents, and convey details or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to work independently, and prioritize duties to ensure timely completion. The ability to collaborate is also imperative.
• Requires active listening, critical thinking, making decisions, time management, as well as administration skills.
• Ability to interact in a courteous professional manner at all times.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
• Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision, with buy-up options available
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
• Carrot Fertility Benefit - $10,000 lifetime benefit
• 401k company match 4%, immediately vested
• Generous PTO, 11 Paid Company Holidays & Paid Holiday Office Closure
• 14 weeks Maternity Leave & 12 weeks Parental Leave
• Wellbeing program offerings
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Engaging team events & holiday parties