Vice President, Construction

Bellwether is a global advisory firm that helps businesses solve their most complex challenges and enhance enterprise value. We specialize in formulating and executing dynamic growth strategies through true partnership with our clients. Merging deep industry expertise, advanced analytical capabilities and best-in-class talent, we create value across the business lifecycle, from transaction management to operational transformation. Bellwether specializes in the management, analysis, and reporting of over $40 billion of AUM across a wide range of real estate related assets and corporate platforms in North America, Europe and Asia. Bellwether is privately held and has offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Salt Lake City, London and Dallas. 
Overview   As a Vice President on the construction management team, your role will include direct management and oversight of development and construction projects for our clients throughout the country. This will also include management of external consultants, coordination with internal teams, and direct liaising with clients. As the team expands its range of services, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage development and construction deals in coordination with the asset management team;
• Analyze construction progress while identifying potential risks, opportunities, and concerns while effectively communicating to our clients and team members; 
• Prepare comprehensive cost and design review reporting for development projects; 
• For direct construction management deals, act as main point of contact with client to oversee the successful execution of the entitlement, design, and construction phases; 
• Provide material feedback to associates and analysts regarding market trends with respect to current and anticipated costs of material and labor;
• For debt deals, develop the deliverable schedule with the borrower and curate a deal specific construction monitoring report for execution by the team;
• Manage lender draw and pay application processes with client and asset management teams;
• Liaison with operating partners, borrowers, and leading members of the asset management team to ensure business plan execution;
• Consistently assess the value of reengineering a project versus time and scheduling constraints, saving costs without affecting the integrity of the project. Effectively weigh the cost/benefits to the overall project and customer experience; 
• Oversee the successful completion of construction projects within our client’s portfolios;
• Participate in the continued growth and improvement of all reporting functions within the construction team; and
• Develop institutional knowledge for the firm through case studies and contributing to an internal database of project information.
• People Management Responsibilities 
• Involved with staff selection, interviewing and training as needed; 
• Oversee the day-to-day workload and performance of direct reports, providing clear direction and support as needed to achieve work objectives;
• Ensure that direct reports understand their duties and delegated tasks;
• Monitor performance and development of direct reports and provide constructive and timely feedback and coaching; 
• Work with direct reports to set individual goals and deadlines and conduct regular performance reviews aligned with performance review process; and 
• Handle discipline of employees in accordance with company policy. 

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience
• General contracting, developer, construction management, architectural, or engineering experience preferred; client-facing experience preferred 
• Experience with the following software/technology: 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat or BlueBeam
• Construction scheduling software (ex. Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, etc.)
• Construction/project management software (ex. Procore, CMiC, BuilderTrend/CoConstruct, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Construction technologies such as BIM, AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam
• Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Lean Construction, Push-Pull Planning
• Expertise with standard general contractor and consultant contract forms
• Expertise with running the bidding/solicitation and vendor selection process
• Experience navigating the entitlement and planning process

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in construction management, engineering, or architecture
• PMP, LEED Certification preferred 

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Bellwether seeks to hire entrepreneurial individuals who are highly mot