Director, Construction (Miami)

About the role

As Director of Construction, Florida Region, you will lead small to mid-size tenant buildouts, capital improvements, new acquisition property due diligence, and repairs for Faropoint’s industrial real estate portfolio. This role involves working closely with property managers, general contractors, sub-contractors, tenants, and brokers on cradle-to-grave project deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Work with property managers, general contractors, sub-contractors, tenants, and brokers on cradle-to-grave project deliveries.
• Develop scope, coordinate bidding, and negotiate contracts for tenant buildouts and capital improvement projects; tenant buildouts range from cosmetic office improvements to full-scale site repositioning with an emphasis on converting excess office space to warehouse and exterior loading improvements.
• Assist the acquisition team in developing property business plans with a focus on improving building and site functionality; assist the asset management team in understanding all components of acquisition due diligence materials.
• Accountable for project costs & reconciliation, schedules, performance, and safety.
• Manage communications, escalations, and resolve client/tenant issues.
• Perform project value engineering.
• Occasional travel across Florida to conduct site visits: Primarily South Florida, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville.
• Create and manage ground-up industrial development projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

About you

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Construction, or Civil Engineering and three years of relevant working experience with advanced knowledge in construction engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in project management/execution with an understanding of standard project management processes/procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial roofing, asphalt, building construction, and mechanical systems such as fire suppression, electrical distribution systems, HVAC, and gas distribution systems, and understanding environmental due diligence reports.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and other construction documents across a variety of construction disciplines and trades.
• Ability to manage construction projects of various levels of complexity.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project required.
• Experience with Yardi Systems is a plus.
• Experience in the real estate industry is a plus.

Compensation

This position offers competitive base salary, discretionary bonus, competitive healthcare benefits, unlimited PTO, and a 401k match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Faropoint is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.