Director - Construction Services

About The Opportunity

This position is employed by Kilroy Realty, L.P. and leads aspects of new development and related improvements. This position reports to the Executive Vice President, Development.

Opportunity Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience working within the commercial real estate industry (Owner or General Contractor, or in combination).
• Experience managing Class A office tenant and capital improvements.
• Experience with new building construction.
• Experience with negotiating construction contracts and change requests.
• Experience managing large-scale design teams.
• Highly proficient with development and construction language and documents.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Conversant with landlord lease documentation and Work Letter requirements and have landlord build and tenant oversight experience.
• Able to comprehend the dynamics associated with large-scale development projects.
• Resourceful and creative when working through the challenges of large-scale projects.
• Experience managing and leading diverse project teams including design and construction professional.
• Familiarity with land entitlement.
• Understanding of local and regional authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Recommended BS/BA Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Proficiency with scheduling software such as MS Project and/or Primavera.
• Good understanding of MEP systems.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Facilitate the planning, coordination, and construction for new developments.
• Liaison between and within KRC departments.
• Provide review and implementation of lease requirements for the construction of tenant and landlord improvements.
• Assist in review of 1st generation leases.
• Coordinate and oversee architecture, engineering, and related design consultants.
• Coordinate and oversee project inspection and testing consultants.
• Provide estimating and analytical support.
• Manage and coordinate the preparation of budgets, schedules, contracts, and other documents.
• Manage development costs and forecasts.
• Manage turn-key improvement projects.
• Provide oversight of tenant improvements constructed by tenants.
• Review and approve pay requests and invoices.
• Review and negotiate design and construction change requests.
• Assist in negotiating construction, design, and other vendor agreements.
• Facilitate and maintain communication and coordination with AHJ’s and utilities.
• Manage and mentor KRC Project Engineers/Managers.

What We Offer

• Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within the role.
• The base pay range for this role is between $220,000 and $261,500 and your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
• This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well.
• Our comprehensive group health benefits program is built around your total health and provides employees and their families with care and coverage designed to help you thrive.
• Our health and wellness program offerings include medical, dental, vision, with FSA, HSA options, Group Life & Disability, LTD coverage and much more.
• Ancillary programs include a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match, employee support programs like our parental leave coaching program, wellness, and commuter benefits, just to name a few.