Owners Representative Brainerd/Bemidji, MN.

About the position

Under the direction of the appropriate U-Haul Holdings Business Consultant (ADVP), this role reviews and monitors all phases of projects including budgeting, schedules, and conformance to company specifications. The Owners Representative plans, coordinates, and executes construction, renovation, or maintenance projects and activities at an assigned location. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all city, state, and federal ordinances, rules, laws, and regulations. The position would cover Brainerd, MN and Bemidji, MN.

Responsibilities

  • Review and monitor all phases of projects including budgeting, schedules, and conformance to company specifications.
  • Plan, coordinate and perform construction, renovation or maintenance projects and activity at an assigned location.
  • Assess the project-specific documents including drawings, project manuals, addendums or modifications issued prior to proposal and/or bidding.
  • Oversees and participates in selection of tradespeople including the development of bid requests, contracts and estimates for projects.
  • Exercise thoughtfulness and coordination to save money in regards to deconstruction during renovations.
  • Understand and follow all relevant city, state and federal ordinances, rules, laws and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
  • Advise the contractors at each location to be properly trained, understand the correct procedures and have the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). I.e., are proceeding in a workman-like manner.
  • Ensure the necessary permits are obtained by the subcontractor.

Requirements

  • Be able to operate forklift and other equipment as necessary when competent.
  • Business Degree in Project Management, Business, or other related field or the equivalent of experience.
  • U-Haul experience is a must.
  • 3-5 years of construction or repair shop experience.

Nice-to-haves

  • OSHA certification is a plus.

Benefits

  • Full medical coverage, if eligible
  • Prescription plans, if eligible
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Registered Dietitian Program, if eligible
  • Gym Reimbursement Program
  • Weight Watchers, if eligible
  • Virtual doctor visits
  • Career stability
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Valuable on-the-job training
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
  • Business-travel insurance
  • You Matter Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid holidays, vacation and sick days, if eligible
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Life insurance
  • Critical illness/group accident coverage
  • 24-hour physician available for kids
  • MetLaw Legal Program
  • MetLife auto and home insurance
  • Mindset App Program
  • Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more
  • LifeLock identity theft protection
  • Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness
  • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
  • U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership
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