Construction Project Manager

Position Summary

 

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the day to day activities of the construction portion of the project with the General Contractor / Construction Manager (GC / CM) which is Turner Construction Company and the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PPMPDA), also there will be some coordination with the PPM/PDA tenants which include both retail and residential tenants.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



 

·  Be the point of contact for the GC / CM field staff for coordination of work physical work at the jobsite.

·  Perform daily jobsite walks to review work progress, take photographs of daily work progress, and keep a daily job progress log.

·  Assist in coordinating with code authorities regarding code related issues.

·  Monitor contractor quality control, testing, and records.

·  Be the owner lead with scheduling work with the GC / CM and review three week look ahead schedules and master schedule updates that the GC / CM will produce.

·  Work with the GC / CM on site security and safety for both the general public at the market and the construction workers.

·  Maintain a current library of all MSDS, contractor and subcontractor safety plans, hazardous materials information, and other WISHA required information.

·  Assist in coordinating and scheduling construction work with tenants.

·  Attend weekly Owner / Architect / Contractor Meetings.

·  Review Requests for Information (RFIs) from the Contractor and corresponding answers from the design team.

·  Assist with the coordination of site walks and visits by consultants, vendors, contractors, and other entities related to the project.

·  Review project submittals.

·  Assist the project manager with other duties as requested.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least five years of working experience as either an owner’s representative or contractor with management duties working on projects that range in size from at least $5 million to $50 million dollars.  It is desired to have experience on projects with extensive mechanical / electrical / plumbing work, renovations, historical projects, detailed tenant coordination, work in occupied spaces, urban locations, public projects, and GC / CM procurement method for contractor services.

 





EDUCATION



A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.  Five years of additional relevant work experience maybe substituted for education.

 



Renovation Project Summary

The renovation project is focused on three main components, which are to provide better access to the market, upgrade the fire / life / safety building components of the market, and upgrade market building systems that are at or near the end of their useful lives.  The total project budget is approximately $70 million dollars.

 

Access to the Market Work Includes:

·  Installation of three elevators in existing buildings.

·  Reconstruction of the Hillclimb, this is an entrance to the market from Western Avenue that involves several stairwells and landings.

·  Install a new toilet room at the east side of the market and rebuild the two existing toilet rooms.

 

Upgrading Fire / Life / Safety Work Includes:

·  Seismic upgrades to unreformed masonry buildings

·  Upgrades to the fire sprinkler systems

·  Upgrades to the fire alarm system

 

Upgrading Building Systems Work Includes:

·  Installing a new central plant for heating and cooling of the market.  Install new ventilation, conditioned air, heat pumps, and other mechanical system throughout the market.

·  Installation of new electrical systems includes new Seattle City Light (SCL) transformer vaults, new main electrical rooms and switch gear, new feeders to tenant spaces and some new tenant panels.  This work will also entail installing a campus wide digital metering system in lieu of individual SCL meters for each tenant, this same metering system will be utilized for potable water and heating and cooling.

·  Replace significant portions of horizontal waste piping and install grease interceptors for grease producing tenants.

·  Replace the western façade windows at two of the major market buildings.

·  Other miscellaneous upgrades such as new roofing, tile replacement, and other similar work.

 

The project is broken up into four phases of work to limit the impact to tenants and allow an appropriate amount of time for the work activities.

 

Project planning has been underway for a couple of years and the first phase of work is currently in the design development phase with an anticipated start in the spring of 2009



 

Information about the Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is one of the oldest continuously operating farmers’ markets in the nation. It is the only public market in the nation to include low-income housing and the only historic district in the nation formed by citizen vote. The Market was formed in 1907 out of citizen outrage at the cost of onions and subsequently saved from the urban renewal wrecking ball in 1971 by a citizen initiative. The Market’s original motto, “Meet the Producer,” still blazes above the main entrance. The Market is visited by 8 -10 million people each year, making it one of the most popular visitor destinations in Washington State. 

 

The Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority is a non-profit, public corporation charted by the City of Seattle with the responsibility to operate, manage, preserve and develop the Market’s buildings, infrastructure and open space. The PDA’s charter directs it to:

 

·  Expand the food retailing in the Market, emphasizing local farm produce,

·  Preserve the residential community, particularly low income housing, and

·  Promote the survival and predominance of small shops, marginal businesses, arts and crafts and other enterprises essential to sustaining a functional community.

 

The PDA serves as both property manager and business support center.  Since its 1973 inception, the PDA has played a leadership role in fostering business opportunities.  The Market has over 300 year-round commercial tenants, another 300+ local farmers and craftspeople, and more than 400 apartment units, most for low-income and senior residents.



 

WORK ENVIRONMENT



This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders and stairs, access confining spaces for inspection and repairs, operate a motor vehicle, lift 50 pounds, operate/use a phone, computer keyboard, and carry/operate 2-way radio.

 Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb ladders and stairs, access confining spaces for inspections and repairs, operate a motor vehicle, lift 50 pounds, use a computer and 2-way radio.  The above statement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, and is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties.

 

The Pike Place Market PDA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.