Vice President, Construction Management

• Prepare comprehensive scopes of work and manage design and execution of projects such as “value add” conversion projects, post close underwritten improvements or lender requirements, asphalt, concrete, utilities, painting, roofing, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, plumbing, tenant improvements and new developments
• Provide technical guidance for projects that are generated and managed by Property Management
• Support the Asset Management team by developing budgets for proposed TI projects and detailed scopes of work for lease documents
• Support the Acquisition and Due Diligence teams with preliminary budgets as needed throughout the acquisition process

• Execute and manage all contracts and other required documents.
• Execute TI, building capital improvement projects, and potentially new construction development projects
• Draft and review all project construction specifications
• Prepare cost estimates for the scope of work utilizing quantities, proposals, historical information and general unit pricing knowledge
• Prepare contractor bid packages and upon receipt, analyze for adherence to design, quantities, qualifications, and costs as compared to preliminary analysis and budget
• Provide value engineering options where possible
• Manage the overall construction process to include obtaining necessary permits or required jurisdictional documentation
• Schedule and conduct construction progress meetings
• Review change orders and process internally for approvals
• Review contractor invoices and draw requests for accuracy and completeness
• Possess knowledge of local building codes, LEED processes and design and construction of class A industrial product
• Manage design processes and engage architect and/or engineering professionals to provide detailed scopes of work
• Ensure projects are managed within scope of budget and are completed on schedule
• Prepare project schedules where appropriate to ensure timely delivery of project

• Review lease to ensure scope of work for TI follows the lease requirement
• Work with Asset Management, 3rd party Property Management, Due Diligence and Financial Analysts and Accounting for proper job set up and billing of project through Yardi Construction Manager
• Close out projects in a timely manner to include receipt of Certificate of Occupancy, warranties, signed off permits, lien waivers, etc.
• Make sure all necessary record documents for data management files are collected
• Internal, weekly Project tracking and reporting duties

• Maintain and document all activities related to capital projects
• Maintain detailed documentation of construction process to include collection of warranties, Certificates of Occupancy, project manuals, regular updates to Asset Management and Development management teams, etc.

• Travel as required of position

• 7+ years construction management and/or development related experience required
• Position requires an experienced and proven Project Manager with an established track record of success
• Light industrial specific real estate experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project, or other scheduling software required, experience in ACAD or other drawing software helpful
• Knowledgeable of local building codes and processes which affect design and construction required
• Outgoing, confident, and likeable personality with ability to work and communicate well with employees, customers, vendors and internal and external stakeholders required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

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