Vice President of Design and Construction

Description

• Review and provide guidance on architectural, engineering, and construction documents to optimize design and control costs without sacrificing quality.
• Foster strategic partnerships to mitigate risk and reduce costs.
• Participate in construction meetings, review plans, approve submittals, and provide recommendations for alignment with project goals.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to project teams.
• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and professional best practices.
• Maintain knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and sustainability standards.
• Ensure standard operating procedures, “as-built” drawings, and project documentation are maintained.
• Oversee design development to ensure architectural and interior concepts align with functional, aesthetic, and budget goals.
• Manage relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers, including contract negotiation and budget oversight.
• Supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with design intent, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct inspections, walkthroughs, and punch lists to verify workmanship and contractor performance.
• Serve as a representative in meetings with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage annual capital improvement budgets.
• Lead feasibility analysis for new developments, including preliminary site layouts, budgeting, risk assessment, and evaluation of zoning or regulatory requirements.
• Utilize design review and project management software, including CAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite.
• Perform bid reviews, cost-benefit analyses, and project management oversight for capital improvement projects through design, bidding, construction, and closeout phases.
• Support resolution of major repairs or structural issues, providing recommendations to improve physical integrity and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction project management experience.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Proven ability to negotiate and enforce contracts effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret construction, architectural, and engineering documents, including MEP plans, grading and utility plans, environmental reports, and technical details.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field required.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, and disciplines, including site work, civil and utility, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishes, and building envelope systems.
• Ability to perform site inspections, including lifting or moving materials as required and working in various physical conditions.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance