Construction Property Development Manager

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Job Summary

A Construction Manager (CM) will oversee a portfolio of construction/new development projects including ground-up construction, expansions, and redevelopment of existing properties. The CM will report directly to the Director of Construction & Property Development and collaborate with internal real estate professionals, operations partners, and outsourced development consultants/project managers.  The CM will contribute to multiple phases of development from initial feasibility through completion of construction. The CM should expect to travel to other markets and job sites for project follow-up and coaching. The primary area of construction will be Southern California and parts of Hawaii but is contingent on market demands. The CM will be expected to report at least twice weekly to the regional office in Lake Forest, CA.

Primary Responsibilities

The CM oversees a portfolio of projects in a geographic region. The CM will directly manage the General Contractor hired to complete construction and all design team members for each project. The CM will work with all local jurisdictions to obtain any necessary entitlements and permits needed to progress the project. There may be times when the CM will leverage outsourced project managers and development consultants for project management. The following duties are expected:

• Oversee a portfolio of Construction/Development projects, including partnering with outsourced project managers and development consultants.

• Oversee project execution. This includes planning, scoping, budgeting, and scheduling.

• Develop project strategies and monitor scope, schedule (Gantt chart with highlighted critical path), cost, budget control, quality, communication, risk management, procurement, stakeholder engagement, financial approvals, and reporting.

• Provide detailed drawing reviews and identify value engineering opportunities.

• Manage the external design team (architects, engineers, and consultants).

• Communicate directly with local jurisdictions to obtain all entitlements and permits.

• Establish list of qualified General Contractors, Architects, and Engineers for different project markets. 

• Provide reporting for portfolio of projects.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalations and provide technical advice to resolve problems.

• Transfer deliverables between project phases for smooth transition – e.g. Initial feasibility approval, Entitlement, Real Estate Committee approval, Construction, Transition to operations team, Project Closeout.

Job Specifications

• Understanding of project management fundamentals, principles, and tools.

• Proficient in reading/interpreting construction drawings and specifications with ability to analyze and make correct design and construction decisions.

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and understand zoning codes, building codes, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

• Ability to communicate with and respond to corporate personnel (Operations, Facilities, Asset Management), outside managers/consultants, and government agencies.

• Experience in multiple markets is desired. These markets include: Southern California, Hawaii, and Southwestern States.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, OneNote, PowerPoint, web-based productivity tools

• Experience with Procore or other similar Construction Management Software.

• Project Management Professional Certification or Business Process Management Certification preferred.

• Ability to drive and fly to projects.

• Overnight Travel required – approx. 50%

Education and Experience

• 8-10 years of related professional experience and/or training, which includes construction management, engineering, architecture, or real estate development (including entitlements and ground up