Minimum of 10 years in retail/commercial development and construction
Bachelor's degree required
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, and web-based project management software like Expesite
Excellent track record of on-time, in-budget performance
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and innovative
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Responsibilities
Manage all construction aspects of multiple retail/commercial projects
Create and manage preliminary budgets and overall project schedules
Ensure design compliance with lease requirements in collaboration with the Director of Development
Oversee documentation control and project reporting using Expesite
Manage outside consultants including architects, engineers, and vendors
Conduct routine construction meetings and handle change orders and invoicing
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a financially stable firm
Engagement in diverse retail/commercial projects
Collaborative work environment
Potential for professional growth within a global investment firm
Hybrid work arrangement for non-local candidates
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Position Summary
Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners is seeking an exceptional Director of Construction to join its team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Development and Construction, this person will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of site and building construction for multiple retail/commercial projects. The Director of Construction position is located in Frisco, Texas.
This role will report on site in Frisco, Texas. Preference is given to local candidates, although other candidates will be considered if within an hour of a major airport.
Candidates living outside the Frisco area will be required to report under a hybrid arrangement to the Frisco, Texas office for most of their first month of training and thereafter at least once a month, for 2-3 days at a time. Travel will be approximately 50% of working time.
Essential Job Functions
Manage construction aspect of all projects to include, but not limited to: Project Scheduling (from permitting through completion of construction); Construction contracts and administration; Routine construction meetings on and off site; Monthly pay applications and approvals; All associated project testing; Change orders; Project invoicing and cost management; and Closeout documentation
Create preliminary budgets for all projects
Create and manage overall schedules for all projects
Work closely with the Director of Development to ensure that the design for all sites including architectural, civil engineering, landscape design, signage, etc. is per the lease requirements.
Manage information and reporting aspects of all projects using Expesite, including documentation control, project milestones and cost reporting for overall project from permitting through completion of construction
Manage outside consultants assigned to specific projects, this includes: Geotech consultant; Environmental engineers; Architects; Civil Engineers; Surveyors; and Sign Vendors
Travel may be approximately 50% of working time
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent track record of on-time, in-budget performance
Proactive & solutions-oriented; innovative
Learning agile, able to adapt quickly and appropriately in accordance with the constant evolution of the company and industry
Responsive to client needs
Collaborative
Strong attention to detail; accurate
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years in development and construction of retail/commercial buildings
Completion of a Bachelor's degree is required
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Project, as well as web-based project management software system similar to Expesite
Salary
Annual base salary between $140,000 and $165,000.
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.
About Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners
Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners ("GRREP") is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners LLC, a global investment and advisory firm with more than $295 billion in assets under management and a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions. GRREP's overall financial strength and stability enables us to meet our clients' growth plans in any financial environment, unlike traditional developers who may be constrained by fluctuations in traditional lending environments.
GRREP is a full-service real estate development firm offering a range of development services to our retail partners. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas (Frisco), TX, our business strategy is to provide our partners with cost-effective solutions and the expertise needed to achieve their market expansion goals.
About Guggenheim Partners
Guggenheim Partners is a global investment and advisory firm with more than $310 billion in assets under management. The firm provides expertise in investment management, investment banking, and insurance services to institutions, governments, and individuals. Guggenheim Partners is headquartered in New York City and has offices in more than 25 cities worldwide. The firm was founded in 1999 by a group of senior executives from Salomon Brothers.
