Operations Manager, Tenant Improvement (Commercial Real Estate-Retail)

Retail Properties of America, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Indianapolis, IN and one of the largest publicly traded owners and operators of open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets. Publicly listed since 2004, KRG has nearly 60 years of experience in developing, constructing, and operating real estate. Job Summary: We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager, Tenant Improvement who oversees the daily functions of their Tenant Improvement Project Managers assigned to their regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university preferable; or a minimum of 7 years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and training.
• Strong written and verbal communication. Able to present information effectively to various levels of managers, clients, and public.
• Oversight of Mangers, Preconstruction daily work with input from the Director.
• Mentor and provide career development of direct reports.
• Architects and General Managers are coordinated through this position.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Bluebeam and estimating software. Experience using Procore, Salesforce, and Microsoft Teams strongly desired.
• Understanding of building materials, construction methods, and budgets.
• Read, interpret, and understand construction documents and lease work letters.
• Ability to conceptualize the future design of a space based on existing conditions.
• Sound working knowledge of project management principles.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.

Responsibilities

• This person will assist in setting budgets, abstract leases, update tracking mechanisms, and find creative solutions to facilitate tenant openings in a timely manner.
• Locates and manages architectural and engineering firms as well as general contracting companies in preparation of Landlord work scope for inline retail space projects.
• Solicits bids from general contractors, performs bid vetting, and provides required reporting and updates Kite management team.
• The Operations Manager Tenant Improvement reviews tenant applications for Construction Allowances for payment projects.
• Daily oversight of the Tenant Improvement Project Managers assignments including workload; review of projects to ensure timely completion; aids issues and reporting of all projects.
• Verifies adequate information has been provided for all reporting mechanisms.
• Prepares and reviews building improvement estimates for inline retail space projects.
• Verifies and updates budgets due to concept or scope changes as detailed in final lease execution or field modifications.
• Solicits design proposals from architectural firms, contracts and manages the design process inline retail projects. Coordinate schedule and permit process to ensure lease required completion timelines.
• During the design and construction phases: Analyzes, reviews, and marks up plans; identifies potential constructability issues; identifies scope creep resulting in potential costs impacts; evaluates project condition risk issues; makes recommendations to the team to best address all the above situations.
• Looks for value engineering opportunities; analyzes for alternate means and methods as site specific existing conditions dictates, evaluates alternate materials to be used on a project.
• Participates or assists the estimating team as needed to ensure "Letter of Intent" language is accurate and timelines are achievable.
• Reviews and approves MRI Budget set up.
• Reviews Tenant Allowance submissions for accuracy.

Benefits

• For all full-time roles, we provide progressive benefits in and out of the office including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance; paid disability benefits and parental leave; paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options for additional life, accident, and critical illness insurance; 401(K) matching contributions; competitive paid time off, including Volunteer Time Off; flexible work arrangements; and tuition reimbursement assistance.
• Other office perks include a "Dress for your Day" policy, collaborative workspaces, milestone service anniversary recognition and gift, stocked wellness fridge pantry, and free fitness center and parking in our corporate office.
• In addition, to enhance the well-being of our team, KRG sponsors annual flu shots and biometric screenings, facilitates various health and wellness lunch-and-learns and manages a monthly wellness education campaign.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles