Director of Construction

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield•Irvine, CA

4d•$141,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application! We are currently looking for our: Director of Construction - East Coast What we offer Director of Construction leads and manages all aspects of a project, from Entitlements through Construction, inclusive of third-party, A&E consultants’ contracts, Contractor contracts, project delivery & closeout. Past retail-based construction experience will be very crucial in this role. If you have specific construction site experience, as a superintendent, that would be a major plus.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, including preconstruction, bidding, and closeout.
Proven track record of managing large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects from inception to completion.
Experience leading A&E RFP processes, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies.
Deep understanding of construction codes, building regulations, and technical design standards.
Proficiency in estimating, scheduling, and sequencing of work.
Strong ability to manage budgets, interpret financial reports, and ensure adherence to project financial goals.
Experience with cost analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting tools.
Expertise in Master Project Scheduling and tracking deliverables against milestones.
Skilled in documentation management and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams including internal design studios, consultants, contractors, and operations.
Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
Competence in Excel and financial tracking tools for fee comparison and budgeting.
Travel expectation for the role: up to 50%

Nice To Haves

If you have specific construction site experience, as a superintendent, that would be a major plus.
Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED AP, or equivalent are a plus.

Responsibilities

Leads, directs and coordinates all phases of the project including the day-to-day management
Leads the A&E RFP process, creation of Fee Comparison Spreadsheet and A&E contract award process
Must have complete understanding of the contracts for the project and risk mitigation measures and ensure that the project team is aware of them
Responsible for leading the due diligence efforts in preparation for proposed project documentation
Manage preconstruction activities (estimating, operations plan, scheduling) as necessary
Responsible for bidding, scope review, and awards of subcontracts & A&E consultants
Ensure subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders are reviewed and accurate
Responsible for the change order process
Liaison between Internal Design Studio team, A&E consultants, Development, Construction and Operations Management
Possesses a high degree of understanding of code and technical aspects of a project. Advises and guides the project team on potential cost related design issues
Develop relationships with subcontractors, consultants, developers, leasing, tenant coordination, design, operations, etc.
Work with accounting to initiate pay application process and follow up to ensure payment documents are completed accurately
Establish, update, and communicate Master Project Schedule and manage its implementation
Participate in development of schedules and sequencing of work with Contractors
Develops, maintains and implements project documentation schedule
Tracks documentation effort progress against established deliverable milestones, deadlines and budget.
Review, validate and manage the project financials including A&E project consultants’ invoices and add service requests
Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret and analyze reports to ensure adherence to project budget
Prepares and issues project approval letters and PARs relating to project documentation efforts
Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions
Understands, complies and advises others on URW’s business ethics, and compliance programs
Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures of Contractors
Drive enforcement of safety protocol by the Contractors
Keep management informed on progress of project and budget through regularly scheduled action and project control group meetings
Manages closeout process with the Contractor & A&E consultants