Director of Construction - Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners

Guggenheim Partners • Frisco, TX

4d • $140,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners is seeking a Director of Construction to manage and oversee site and building construction for multiple retail and commercial projects. The position is located in Frisco, Texas, and reports to the Senior Vice President of Development and Construction. The role is expected to report on site in Frisco. Candidates outside the Frisco area will spend most of their first month of training at the Frisco office and thereafter report to it at least once a month for 2–3 days at a time. Preference is given to local candidates; other candidates may be considered if they are within an hour of a major airport. Travel is approximately 50% of working time.

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners is a full-service real estate development firm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners LLC. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas (Frisco), Texas, the firm provides development services and cost-effective solutions to retail partners pursuing market expansion.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in development and construction of retail or commercial buildings.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project, as well as web-based project management software similar to Expesite.

Nice To Haves

• A proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and innovative approach.
• Learning agility and ability to adapt quickly and appropriately to changes in the company and industry.
• Responsiveness to client needs.
• Collaborative approach.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction aspects of all projects, including scheduling from permitting through construction completion, contracts and administration, construction meetings, pay applications and approvals, project testing, change orders, invoicing, cost management, and closeout documentation.
• Create preliminary budgets for all projects.
• Create and manage overall schedules for all projects.
• Work with the Director of Development to ensure designs for all sites—including architectural, civil engineering, landscape, and signage—meet lease requirements.
• Manage project information and reporting in Expesite, including document control, milestones, and cost reporting from permitting through construction completion.
• Manage outside consultants assigned to projects, including geotechnical consultants, environmental engineers, architects, civil engineers, surveyors, and sign vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director