Senior Project Manager/Vice President of Cold Storage

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BentallGreenOak, a leading global private real estate investment advisor, is looking for a strong candidate to join our Development team as a Senior Project Manager/Vice President of Cold Storage.

The Senior Project Manager/Vice President of Cold Storage will report to the Managing Director of Development and will be responsible for underwriting, closing, and overseeing the construction of development and redevelopment projects on behalf of multiple clients. The successful candidate will work closely with the company’s Asset Management team on strategic renovation, reposition, or physical repair projects across our growing portfolio. The VP will also support BentallGreenOak’s Acquisition and Asset Management teams during the underwriting, negotiation and due diligence of new investment opportunities.  This position also works closely with the firm’s portfolio managers who are accountable for the investment performance on behalf of our clients. 

This position will be based in BentallGreenOak’s Bethesda, MD or Los Angeles, CA office.

Company Summary

BentallGreenOak is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services. BentallGreenOak serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with approximately $74 billion USD of assets under management (as of December 31, 2021) and expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BentallGreenOak has offices in 28 cities across thirteen countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets. BentallGreenOak is a part of SLC Management, which is the alternatives asset management business of Sun Life.

BentallGreenOak promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.

Position Responsibilities:

New Developments:

• Resolve any issues to secure permits and other governmental approvals while leveraging the resources of joint venture developer partners, to include reviewing project design for submission to local authorities having jurisdiction, meeting with project architect, engineers, zoning counsel and local authorities to ensure compliance with zoning, identifying need for variances, attending public hearings and meetings with local citizen groups, and negotiating proffers with public authorities.
• Oversee design development, pre-construction, and value engineering process with developer, architect, and contractors to ensure functional designs that meet market demand and which can be constructed within budget and schedule.
• Review developer’s proposed bidders and bid packages, review construction bids, select general contractor, review construction contract with advice from legal counsel, and ensure appropriate bonding and insurance coverage, in conjunction with BentallGreenOak’s construction and insurance consultants.
• Work with Asset Management team to select leasing agent, review proposed marketing materials, and monitor build-out of tenant improvements and timely tenant move-ins.
• Work with Acquisitions team, developer, mortgage brokers and legal counsel to solicit and secure attractive acquisition, development, and construction financing when required by the client.
• Attend progress meetings and monitor construction progress to ensure compliance with project budget, schedule and quality standards of client and insurance carrier.
• Review and approve proposed change orders in consultation with the developer, architect, and construction consultant. 
• Work with BentallGreenOak’s capital controls team to review and approve funding requests and construction draws from developer.
• Enforce and protect the client’s rights and interests under the joint venture and development service agreements.  Make recommendations to the portfo