Construction & Development Director

Responsibilities

• Serve as an owner representative overseeing multiple design and construction projects.
• Participate in new projects due diligence including facilities assessment, schedules, and budgets.
• Support due diligence assessments of prospective developments, RFPs, RFIs, and ongoing growth opportunities within the existing portfolio.
• Design and document review of each project with all project stakeholders.
• Design and Construction budget & contracts preparation, negotiation, and management.
• Provide design and construction oversight.
• Manage change orders in consultation with GC and Design Teams
• Maintain project schedule, evaluate changes, and ensure projects are constructed on time and within budget. Prepare monthly reports.
• Periodic visit and meetings of construction projects.
• Monitor quality of work and progress.
• Assist in inspections at various stages of the project life cycle and completion including the final punch list.
• Assist in resolving design and construction issues that arise during construction.
• Receive and review operations/owner’s manuals and as-builts drawings.
• Participate in cross-team coordination with internal and external teams such as IT, signage, sustainability, etc.

Qualifications

• 10 years+ in construction, construction management or construction design firms.
• Construction Management certification or bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, planning, or a related field.
• Self-starter, work independently, organize work, and solve problem.
• Excellent written and verbal communications. A strong listener.
• Strong analytical skills. Ability to work with multiple budgets and cost ledgers.
• Understanding of design and construction contracts terms & conditions. (AIA contracts).
• Understanding of construction project management, principles, and techniques, including managing timelines, change orders and record keeping.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, plans and specifications.
• Understanding of construction practices, methods, materials, applications, and standards.
• Knowledge of building codes and FAA requirements.
• Competence in computing skills including experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bluebeam/Revu, and Procore. AutoCAD is a plus.
• Ability to navigate an active construction site safely and regularly.
• Ability to travel up to 25% based on project location and project needs.
• Aviation experience highly preferred.