Senior Regional Construction Manager (Based in Chicago, US)
About The Company
Headquartered in Singapore, Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd (Mapletree) focuses on delivering value to its stakeholders through a business model that maximises capital efficiency. The Group manages three Singapore-listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and nine private equity real estate funds, boasting a diverse portfolio across Asia Pacific, Europe, the UK and the US. As of 31 March 2026, the Group manages S$76.2 billion of assets, including logistics, office, data centre, student accommodation and other properties.
About The Role
This position, located in Chicago, works closely with Asset Management, Property Management, Finance, and Procurement to lead technical project execution and drive operational excellence across a portfolio of assets. The role oversees third-party resources and internal construction coordinators to ensure successful delivery of capital projects aligned with investment objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five (5) Construction Coordinators. Establish performance expectations and conduct evaluations. Serve as escalation point for complex issues.
- Project & Construction Management: Oversee all phases of TI, Make Ready, and Building Improvement CapEx projects. Ensure delivery of landlord and tenant obligations. Develop, approve and manage Scopes of Work. Manage schedules, budgets, approvals and closeouts. Recommend solutions for unbudgeted capital needs.
- Financial Planning & Cost Management: Partner on capital planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Provide pricing for lease deals. Monitor TI allowances and usage. Drive cost savings and value engineering.
- Vendor & Contract Management: Oversee vendor procurement and contracts. Ensure compliance and performance standards.
- Asset & Operational Oversight: Complete annual inspections and maintain system inventories. Support acquisitions and dispositions.
- Compliance, Risk & ESG: Ensure regulatory and policy compliance. Lead ESG tracking and reporting. Maintain safety standards.
- Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: Deliver monthly reporting and KPIs. Provide subject matter expertise. Collaborate with internal stakeholders.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of project/construction management experience.
- 10+ years of leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of building systems.
- Experience with TI, Make Ready and CapEx projects and procurement.
- Leadership and team development.
- Financial and analytical skills.
- Project management expertise.
- Stakeholder communication.
- Attention to detail and compliance.
- Proficiency in MS Office; MRI/Nexus/Ariba preferred.
Pay
Annual base compensation range: $160,000 - $175,000. Compensation offers are based on a wide range of factors including previous work experience, specific industry experience, relevant skills, training and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.
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