Design & Construction Manager

United Rentals - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Senior

Knoxville, TN

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

As a Design & Construction Manager at United Rentals, you will oversee the design, planning, construction, maintenance, alteration, and repair of the company's buildings and facilities. This role involves managing national construction projects within budget and time constraints while seeking opportunities for cost reductions and efficiencies. You will collaborate with architects and engineers, coordinate project timelines, and ensure compliance with safety and branding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope for all construction projects in conjunction with field operations and Regional Real Estate Managers.
• Work with architects and engineers to develop project documents and analyze drawings for city submittals.
• Manage turnkey delivery of new locations from site selection and negotiation through project management and close out.
• Develop timeline to meet occupancy requirements.
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor entitlement and permitting processes to coincide with project scope and management.
• Ensure all construction projects meet URI facility specifications and branding requirements (new construction and remodels).
• Coordinate all ancillary requirements and ensure appropriate safety equipment and security measures are in place.
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor construction resources and compliance with established timelines, budget, and standard specifications.
• Manage project cost, negotiate vendor bids, and review vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with budget and payment approval process.
• Ensure compliance with agreed upon building and development specifications.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5-7 years related experience in commercial construction, managing projects.
• Experience working on construction in an industrial/commercial environment for a company with an aggressive growth strategy.
• Experience working with a general contracting firm as a superintendent or project manager is a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project, Word, MS Project, Excel).
• Experience with Procor, Costar or related project management tracking software preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design and construction techniques, and the ability to analyze and evaluate construction bids.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave