Director of Construction

Company: Our client, a successful, prominent commercial real estate developer and investment company with $6+ Bil AUM and 14+ mil sq ft under management seeks a hands-on, high potential Construction Owners Rep/Sr Project Manager with interest/prior experience in operations to oversee/manage tenant fit-outs, capital improvements, complex MEP/building systems upgrades and special projects. This hands-on leader will play an important role to help to increase/maintain asset values, make recommendations to improve building operating performance, and deliver high-quality construction projects on time within budget, while working closely with senior leadership, external advisors and consultants. The company has a positive, results-oriented, collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and operates in a hybrid, flexible work schedule. The company is located in a Metro accessible inside the Beltway, suburban location.

Position: This newly created position will report to members of the senior management team and will have significant exposure to the management team as well as tenants and external advisors/consultants. This is an opportunity to work closely with experienced decision-makers who value initiative, independent thinking, and practical solutions. The successful candidate will take on a highly visible, owner-level, project management role across the portfolio with broad responsibility across the company’s diverse office and mixed-use commercial real estate portfolio. Serving as the senior construction manager and owner’s representative, this individual will lead tenant improvements, capital projects, building renovations, approve major building systems replacements, provide acquisition input as it relates to construction matters and special projects. This person will lead numerous projects during initial planning/budgeting through contractor selection, construction, commissioning, and closeout. A key component of the role is financial and project oversight, including develop and manage project budgets, evaluate cost estimates and contractor proposals, forecast project expenditures, review change orders, identifying value engineering opportunities, and ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining quality and protecting the owner’s interests. This is a unique opportunity for a construction/engineering professional who wants to move beyond project execution into a broader, more strategic role. The successful candidate will apply their technical construction expertise/background across the portfolio to make value-add real estate decisions to owners/investors and work closely with asset management, leasing, tenants and third-party property operations to improve the overall commercial asset portfolio. The position will establish standards and best practices that will have a lasting, positive impact across the portfolio.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction management, owners’ representation, engineering or related field. Strong knowledge of commercial mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, construction documents and building operations. Ability to independently evaluate contractor and engineering recommendations and make sound decisions regarding scope, cost, risk and long-term asset performance. Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver results. Highest level of ethics, honesty, and integrity.

Compensation: Excellent compensation package including competitive base salary, incentive bonus and strong benefits program.