Director of Construction - East CoastWhat we offerDirector of Construction leads and manages all aspects of a project, from Entitlements through Construction, inclusive of third-party, A&E consultants' contracts, Contractor contracts, project delivery & closeout.
Past retail-based construction experience will be very crucial in this role. If you have specific construction site experience, as a superintendent, that would be a major plus.Scope- Leads, directs and coordinates all phases of the project including the day-to-day management
- Leads the A&E RFP process, creation of Fee Comparison Spreadsheet and A&E contract award process
- Must have complete understanding of the contracts for the project and risk mitigation measures and ensure that the project team is aware of them
- Responsible for leading the due diligence efforts in preparation for proposed project documentation
- Manage preconstruction activities (estimating, operations plan, scheduling) as necessary
- Responsible for bidding, scope review, and awards of subcontracts & A&E consultants
- Ensure subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders are reviewed and accurate
- Responsible for the change order process
- Liaison between Internal Design Studio team, A&E consultants, Development, Construction and Operations Management
- Possesses a high degree of understanding of code and technical aspects of a project. Advises and guides the project team on potential cost related design issues
- Develop relationships with subcontractors, consultants, developers, leasing, tenant coordination, design, operations, etc.
- Work with accounting to initiate pay application process and follow up to ensure payment documents are completed accurately
- Establish, update, and communicate Master Project Schedule and manage its implementation
- Participate in development of schedules and sequencing of work with Contractors
- Develops, maintains and implements project documentation schedule
- Tracks documentation effort progress against established deliverable milestones, deadlines and budget.
- Review, validate and manage the project financials including A&E project consultants' invoices and add service requests
- Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret and analyze reports to ensure adherence to project budget
- Prepares and issues project approval letters and PARs relating to project documentation efforts
- Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions
- Understands, complies and advises others on URW's business ethics, and compliance programs
- Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures of Contractors
- Drive enforcement of safety protocol by the Contractors
- Keep management informed on progress of project and budget through regularly scheduled action and project control group meetings
- Manages closeout process with the Contractor & A&E consultants
What we are looking for- 10+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, including preconstruction, bidding, and closeout.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects from inception to completion.
- Experience leading A&E RFP processes, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED AP, or equivalent are a plus.
- Deep understanding of construction codes, building regulations, and technical design standards.
- Proficiency in estimating, scheduling, and sequencing of work.
- Strong ability to manage budgets, interpret financial reports, and ensure adherence to project financial goals.
- Experience with cost analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting tools.
- Expertise in Master Project Scheduling and tracking deliverables against milestones.
- Skilled in documentation management and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams including internal design studios, consultants, contractors, and operations.
- Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Competence in Excel and financial tracking tools for fee comparison and budgeting.
- Travel expectation for the role: up to 50%
Compensation- Exempt
- 141k-200K + Discretionary Annual Bonus
- This role is based out of our corporate office in Century City, CA
