Director of Construction

Description

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.

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

Requirements

• 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
• Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Competence in Excel and financial tracking tools for fee comparison and budgeting.
• Experience with cost analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong ability to manage budgets, interpret financial reports, and ensure adherence to project financial goals.
• Deep understanding of construction codes, building regulations, and technical design standards.
• Proficiency in estimating, scheduling, and sequencing of work.
• Understands, complies and advises others on URW’s business ethics, and compliance programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams including internal design studios, consultants, contractors, and operations.
• Expertise in Master Project Scheduling and tracking deliverables against milestones.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED AP, or equivalent are a plus.
• Must have complete understanding of the contracts for the project and risk mitigation measures and ensure that the project team is aware of them
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, including preconstruction, bidding, and closeout.
• Skilled in documentation management and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• 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.

Benefits

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

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!

• 141k-200K + Discretionary Annual Bonus

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance