Senior Associate, Construction

Bellwether • Dallas, TX

20d

About The Position

As a Senior Associate, Construction on the construction management team, your role will include oversight and management of development and construction projects throughout our clients’ portfolios. This will include coordination with partners, consultants, the asset management team, as well as direct client facing responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that is involved in all aspects of the development and construction life cycle.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience
• General contracting, developer, construction management, architectural, or engineering experience preferred; client-facing experience preferred
• Experience with the following software/technology:
• · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and BlueBeam
• · Construction scheduling software (ex. Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, etc.)
• · Construction/project management software (ex. Procore, CMiC, BuilderTrend/CoConstruct, Smartsheet, etc.)
• · Construction technologies such as BIM, AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam
• · Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Lean Construction, Push-Pull Planning
• Experience with standard general contractor and consultant contract forms
• Experience with running the bidding/solicitation and vendor selection process
• Experience navigating the entitlement and planning process
• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in construction management, engineering, or architecture
• Job Knowledge & Technical Ability: Understanding and use of general construction terminology and processes. Ability to read and analyze construction plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets. Knowledgeable in LEED, Fitwel, WELL Standards, and other sustainability practices. Knowledge of entitlement and planning processes.
• Initiative & Dependability: Ability to perform responsibilities independently and proactively, solve problems, and improve processes and/or services. Self-directed, takes initiative and responsibility, ensures completion of tasks.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening and interpersonal skills. Highly effective at preparing and presenting information.
• Professionalism & Teamwork: Acts with honesty and integrity and maintains confidentiality, adheres to company policies. Promotes a collaborative and productive work environment. Demonstrates team building, support and respect.
• Leadership & Management: Ability to supervise and direct people and/or resources to meet department goals. Able to motivate people and plan/prioritize operations while responding to changing conditions. Able to cultivate and build relationships with team and clients. Models values and behaviors.
• Local and nationwide travel to assets and client sites required on an as-needed basis, approximately 2-4 times per month depending on deal list.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, LEED Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the construction and asset management team with deals involving construction or capital expenditure projects;
• Analyze construction progress while identifying potential risks, opportunities, and concerns;
• Prepare comprehensive cost and design review reporting for development projects;
• Research and analyze market trends with respect to current and anticipated costs of material and labor;
• Participate in deal portfolio updates with a focus on development and construction.
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports and client deliverables such as Project Site Reports (PSR), Construction Monitoring Reports (CMR), and Plan and Cost Reviews (PCR).
• Visit active construction project sites as needed.
• Manage lender draw and pay application processes with client and asset management teams;
• Liaison with operating partners, borrowers, and leading members of the asset management team to ensure business plan execution;
• Consistently assess the value of re-engineering a project versus time and scheduling constraints, saving costs without affecting the integrity of the project. Effectively weigh the cost/benefits to the overall project and customer experience;
• Develop institutional knowledge for the firm through case studies and contributing to an internal database of project information;
• Oversee the successful completion of construction projects within our client’s portfolios;
• Participate in the continued growth and improvement of all reporting functions within the construction team;

Benefits

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision, with buy-up options available
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
• Carrot Fertility Benefit - $10,000 lifetime benefit
• 401k company match 4%, immediately vested
• Generous PTO, 11 Paid Company Holidays & Paid Holiday Office Closure
• 14 weeks Maternity Leave & 12 weeks Parental Leave
• Wellbeing program offerings
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Engaging team events & holiday parties

What This Job Offers

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