Director, Mixed-Use Construction

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Due to Simons existing and expanding portfolio of multi-family and hospitality development projects throughout the country we are seeking to add a Director Mixed-Use Construction to the Asset Intensification team. This individual will be accountable for the construction planning organization scheduling budgeting and execution of Simon developed mixed-use real estate investments.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead pre-construction efforts including site due diligence constructability reviews construction management plans and project scheduling.

• Lead conceptual estimating and value engineering efforts from concept to completion.

• Manage the Architectural/Engineering design process from design development through permitted construction documents.

• Coordinate final project design scope and construction documentation with various stakeholders.

• Manage general contractor/construction manager contract bidding and negotiations.

• Prepare obtain approval of and monitor actual construction budgets inclusive of owner furnished furniture fixtures and equipment

• Provide timely and routine reporting on active projects with a focus on quality budget schedule and risk management.

• Perform routine project site visits.

• Close out construction and final punch list items.

• Coordinate operational turn-over to management including training final punch warranty transfers and close-out of any remaining open issues.

• Provide owners representation on all major capital expenditures for existing Multi-family and Hospitality assets.

• Provide Simon oversight of co-development projects with other developers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Performance of the duties of this position requires extensive knowledge of multi-family construction and must be familiar with hospitality construction including site work structural mechanical electrical plumbing and architectural considerations and other utilities and landscaping

• Well-developed interpersonal skills are required; candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple internal disciplines

• Extensive knowledge of construction budgeting and cost estimating are required; candidate will be expected to have a general understanding what current construction costs are based on the type of construction and location of each development and the ability to fine tune this assumption through market input

• Proven supervisory skills are necessary

• B.S. degree in Architecture Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience

• 7 or more years of multi-family construction management experience across multiple markets with familiarity of hospitality construction