Director of Construction Management

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the construction of multiple projects from start to completion in various markets throughout the southeast with a specific focus on multi-family assets. Projects to include both ground up construction and renovation of existing assets.
• Manage all project permitting for projects in conjunction with design and construction teams.
  • Interact with local government agencies involved in the approval process.
  • Develop a schedule for obtaining necessary permits/agency approvals and ensure they are obtained in a timely manner
• Manage initial due diligence activities including selection of consultants and review of geotechnical, environmental, entitlement reports, title, and survey, etc.
• Manage the selection and on-going oversight and performance of architects, civil engineers, and other design consultants. Help to drive the design process forward and ensure projects are designed effectively to be (i) within budget, (ii) straightforward to construct and (iii) marketable and consistent with our business plan.
• Manage the construction bid process, pricing evaluation, value engineering and contractor selection.
• Manage all contractors and make site inspections to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications in a timely manner and on budget.
• Review and approve pay applications and change orders.
• Track, maintain, and report on project status, schedules and budgets for company management, equity partners and lenders to keep all parties fully informed on the status of each project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial real estate/construction management with a preference for candidates with direct multi-family experience.
• Strong analytical mindset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects in a small, start-up environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project