It is an exciting time to join MGAC!
MGAC is a integral boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients’ best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.
We have three simple goals: to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.
**This position is full time in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, Jamaica.**
**Unlock Your Potential: Qualifications for Success**:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical) or related field is preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in construction project management with a thorough understanding of the building design process and extensive onsite construction management expertise.
- Construction management experience related to hospitality base building, commercial, and development.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Self-aware of your own skills and limitations, with a curiosity to learn from a high-profile, complex program that requires team members to anticipate challenges before they become problems and collaborate with the broader project team to proactively find solutions.
**What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll love it)**:
- Work on projects that include management and oversight of multiple stakeholders including clients, client vendors, architects, engineers, general contractors, etc. In our role, we are expected to be the creative problem solvers, always looking for opportunities to improve project delivery and reduce risk.
- Responsible for all aspects of the project including managing MGAC’s project-based contract, performance, billings, accounts receivable, construction material procurement, etc. on the project. This position calls for continuous evaluation of team effectiveness with the goal being to serve our clients and our business.
- Act as the owner’s representative with primary responsibility for more than on sequenced phases of the project. You’ll have the opportunity to build trust with and have direct interface with the client decision-makers, to help them to achieve their missions.
- Manage project teams consisting of all design, construction, and owner-direct vendors.
- Prepare and author consultant and contractor RFQ and RFP material.
- Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Prepare accurate project documentation, such as schedules, budgets, monthly reports, meeting minutes, material procurement logs, for all phases of the project.
- Participate in overall management of all phases of the project or program including strategic planning, budgeting, scheduling, initiation, procurement, execution, monitoring, and closeout phases of the project.
- Advocate on behalf of the client during disputes, disagreements, modifications or change orders.
- Track and submit invoices, purchase orders, and other financial commitments, exposures and obligations.
- Maintain relationships with the wider construction industry, trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.
- Participate in business develop activities to promote and maximize opportunities for MGAC, including cross-selling of MGAC services on all projects.
- Lead and mentor additional MGAC staff assigned to support their projects (Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, etc.).
**Why work with us?**:
- With a healthy 28+ year history in North America (and even longer in UK), we are at an exciting stage of growth as a business. There is palpable energy and momentum across the company that is easy to tap into and be inspired by. The people around you are welcoming and go out of their way to make their support known.
- We are consistent Top Work-Places awardees with a strong employee first culture. Let's chat and we can give you incredible examples of this culture at work.
- MGAC is founded on an entrepreneurial culture, and you will be encouraged to embrace new ways of doing things, to deliver outcomes and positive experiences that regularly exceed client expectations.
- We are a global company, yet we are committed to remaining nimble enough to provide our clients with a level of care that our bigger competitors struggle to achieve.
- Your voice will be heard here, your ideas considered, and your efforts rewarded. Our relatively flat hierarchy means our directors’ doors are always open. We want you to work with us to build on a positive culture, to ensure your ideas and valued contributions (which have helped our clients) are recognized when it comes to reviews and appraisals. You will be truly valued and looked after.
- We support your wellness and promote a healthy blend of work/life balance. We encourage you to take that PTO and of