Director of Construction Management

Description

• Oversees pre-construction planning, permitting, project estimates, implementation and execution through completion of construction and FF&E installation while achieving timelines to open for business.   
• Assists in developing project budget including hard and soft costs. 
• Management of small, moderate and ground-up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management. 
• Discovers and applies for required licenses in specific markets, i.e., business licenses.  
• Oversees lease requirements and communicates these timely to key company stakeholders.  
• Assists in or assembles and manages required teams of architects, designers, consultants and contractors. (Negotiates contracts with each team member; Interfaces with employees, architects, property managers and vendors). 
• Develops relationships with consultants/contractors/vendors and evaluate their performance. 
• Interfaces and coordinated project requirements with company employees throughout search and development of prospective centers. 
• Responsible for ensuring timely ordering/tracking of equipment, materials, supplies for center installations
• Coordinates/assists to coordinate vendors, inspectors related to Center Development activities.
• Supports VPCD market research activities, and documents research as requested.
• Organizes all documents and materials in designated company electronic filing systems.
• Prepares reports and materials as needed/requested.
• Operates independently on activities relevant to projects. Reporting to higher management levels as issues arise and through scheduled reporting.  
• Other duties as assigned   

• 2-5 years as Assistant Project Manager, Operations Manager, or similar role. 
• Assumes complete responsibility for assignments of moderate complexity and continues to aggressively improve skill base. 
• Good interpersonal skills and a cooperative attitude  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills  
• Proficient in project management and has good organizational skills   
• Strong attention to detail  
• Creativity and an ability to be proactive in problem solving  
• Online research capabilities  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)   
• Ability to travel via air/car, on occasion for multi-day business activities 
• BA preferred, but not necessary  
• Bilingual preferred, but not necessary  
• Ability to provide negative TB test results  
• Ability to clear FBI & DOJ fingerprinting 
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance   
• A reliable car and be willing to drive daily (as required)  

• Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting, and walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending, or reaching may be necessary.  
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis. There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.