Director, Construction Management

Lincoln Property Company•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

The Director, Construction and Development manages individual, multi-disciplined projects, providing professional project planning support and management for assigned projects. The role has daily responsibility for activities executed under project plans and provides guidance to ensure client satisfaction with projects managed by direct reports. The Director develops project needs assessments and plans, assembles and maintains design and construction teams, and presents implementation plans, budgets, and schedules for approval. The role collaborates with stakeholders across brokerage, leasing, clients, tenants, design and construction teams, and property management to deliver projects. It also maintains project documentation, reporting, budgets, schedules, and contractual records, and provides regular updates to clients and executives. The position builds working relationships with project partners and vendors, ensures familiarity with metrics in applicable agreements, and coordinates with internal teams and general contractors to execute projects. It also contributes to process improvements, mentors project staff, participates in development and mentoring programs, and networks in the community on behalf of the company. The role may involve after-hours, weekend, holiday, and emergency work as needed to meet client needs. Lincoln Property Company is a private real estate firm providing integrated real estate services across a range of property types and locations. The posted salary range is $175,000–$195,000 USD. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings benefits, paid time off, and other benefits subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or military equivalent, preferably focused on Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Real Estate, Finance, or Business Management, and at least 10 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Project.
Practical understanding of local building codes, permitting, and inspection processes, including coordination with local jurisdictions and entitlement teams.
Ability to collaborate effectively with executives, brokerage and leasing teams, project coordinators and managers, general contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants, including the ability to give direction.
Strong, clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret commercial lease, architect and engineer consulting, and general contractor agreements, as well as entitlement, testing, and construction documentation.
Proven track record of delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
Ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations as necessary to meet client needs.
Ability to read and write English to understand manuals and procedures and write reports.
Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, including walking unfinished construction sites and uneven surfaces.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and other office equipment.
Eyesight sufficient to read computer and phone screens and reports, and hearing sufficient to understand spoken words.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Ability to tolerate loud noises, airborne dust, chemicals, fumes, and inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Real Estate Broker's license.
CCIM, PMP, LEED, or WELL Fitwell accreditations.
Experience with Procore Construction Software.

Responsibilities

Initiate and develop project needs assessments and project plans.
Create, develop, and maintain the design and construction team.
Develop and present an implementation project plan, budget, and schedule for approval.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including brokerage, leasing, clients, tenants, architects, engineers, consultants, and general contractors, to execute project plans.
Provide timely and accurate project management documentation and reporting, including meeting minutes, budgets, value engineering, schedules, bid and award processes, purchase orders, contracts, and change orders.
Implement projects according to schedule.
Maintain schedule and budget updates and distribute and present them to clients and executives weekly.
Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, consultants, clients, property owners, and the property management team.
Maintain working knowledge of metrics in development, lease, project management, and third-party property management agreements, and provide them as requested.
Partner with brokerage and leasing teams, project coordinators, project management executives, property management and accounting teams, and general contractors to execute projects successfully.
Contribute to team performance through proactive execution of duties and suggestions to improve systems, processes, and procedures.
Coach, mentor, and develop Project Coordinators, Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers.
Participate in internal and external development programs and mentoring.
Network in the community on behalf of the company.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long-term disability
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan, Traditional and Roth, subject to eligibility requirements
Flexible Time Off or vacation benefits, depending on position classification
Paid sick leave and other legally required leave programs
Employee assistance and wellness programs where available
Company-paid holidays
Additional voluntary benefit offerings that may vary by location and position