Director of Construction

Director of Construction

What We Offer

• 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.
• Sets up and manages the A&E RFP process, creation of Fee Comparison Spreadsheet and A&E contract award process.
• Ensures the project team is aware of contracts and risk mitigation measures.
• Manages preconstruction activities (estimating, operations plan, scheduling) as necessary.
• Bids, reviews scopes, and awards of subcontracts & A&E consultants.
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Liaises between Internal Design Studio team, A&E consultants, Development, Construction and Operations Management.
• Advises and guides the project team on potential cost-related design issues.
• Builds relationships with subcontractors, consultants, developers, leasing, tenant coordination, design, operations, etc.
• Works with accounting to initiate pay application process and follow up to ensure payment documents are completed accurately.
• Develops, maintains and implements project documentation schedule.
• Tracks documentation effort progress against established deliverable milestones, deadlines and budget.
• Reviews, validates and manages the project financials including A&E project consultants’ invoices and add service requests.
• Manages budget and financial reporting, interprets and analyzes reports to ensure adherence to project budget.
• Prepares and issues project approval letters and PARs relating to project documentation efforts.
• Provides leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions.
• Understands, complies and advises others on URW’s business ethics, and compliance programs.
• Manages and oversees field operation and engineering processes and procedures of Contractors.
• Drives enforcement of safety protocol by the Contractors.
• Keeps 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.

Compensation

• Exempt
• $141k - $200K + Discretionary Annual Bonus

Location

• Based out of our corporate office in Century City, CA

What Is Important To Us

• Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain.
• Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges.
• Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds.
• URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts.
• We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully.
• URW is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills.