Director of Development and Construction - Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners

About the role

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners is seeking an exceptional Director of Development and Construction to join its team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Development and Construction, this person will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of site development of multiple retail/commercial projects. This role is based on site, in the Frisco, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entitlement process from start of project through commencement of construction and be permitted to utilize consultants, where applicable
• Create preliminary budgets for all projects
• Create and manage overall schedules for all projects
• Oversee and manage design for all sites including architectural, civil engineering, landscape design, signage, etc.
• Manage information and reporting aspects of all projects using eBuilder, including documentation control, project milestones and cost reporting for overall project through development and completion of construction
• Manage outside consultants assigned to specific projects, including:
  • Geotech consultant
  • Environmental engineers
  • Architects
  • Civil Engineers
  • Surveyors
  • Sign Vendors
  • Attorneys, as required for entitlement work
• Travel required as necessary to support the project

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in development and construction of retail/commercial buildings
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Project, as well as web-based project management software system similar to Expesite
• Travel is required as necessary to support the project

Qualifications

• Completion of BS in Project and/or Construction Management preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Excellent track record of on-time, in-budget performance
• Proactive & solutions-oriented; innovative
• Adapts quickly and appropriately in accordance with the constant evolution of the company and industry
• Responsive to client needs
• Collaborative
• Strong attention to detail; accurate

About Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (“GRREP”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners LLC, a global investment and advisory firm with more than $295 billion in assets under management and a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions. GRREP’s overall financial strength and stability enables us to meet our clients' growth plans in any financial environment, unlike traditional developers who may be constrained by fluctuations in traditional lending environments. GRREP is a full-service real estate development firm offering a range of development services to our retail partners. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas (Frisco), TX, our business strategy is to provide our partners with cost-effective solutions and the expertise needed to achieve their market expansion goals.