Director, Mixed-Use Construction

Job Location:

Corporate Indianapolis

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Due to Simon's existing and expanding portfolio of multi-family and hospitality development projects throughout the country, we are seeking to add a Director, Mixed-Use Construction to the Asset Intensification team. This individual will be accountable for the construction planning, organization, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of Simon developed mixed-use real estate investments.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead pre-construction efforts including site due diligence, constructability reviews, construction management plans, and project scheduling.

* Lead conceptual estimating and value engineering efforts from concept to completion.

* Manage the Architectural/Engineering design process from design development through permitted construction documents.

* Coordinate final project design scope and construction documentation with various stakeholders.

* Manage general contractor/construction manager contract bidding and negotiations.

* Prepare, obtain approval of, and monitor actual construction budgets inclusive of owner furnished furniture, fixtures, and equipment

* Provide timely and routine reporting on active projects with a focus on quality, budget, schedule, and risk management.

* Perform routine project site visits.

* Close out construction and final punch list items.

* Coordinate operational turn-over to management, including training, final punch, warranty transfers, and close-out of any remaining open issues.

* Provide owner's representation on all major capital expenditures for existing Multi-family and Hospitality assets.

* Provide Simon oversight of co-development projects with other developers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Performance of the duties of this position requires extensive knowledge of multi-family construction, and must be familiar with hospitality construction, including site work, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and architectural considerations, and other utilities and landscaping

* Well-developed interpersonal skills are required; candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple internal disciplines

* Extensive knowledge of construction budgeting and cost estimating are required; candidate will be expected to have a general understanding what current construction costs are based on the type of construction and location of each development and the ability to fine tune this assumption through market input

* Proven supervisory skills are necessary

* B.S. degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

* 7 or more years of multi-family construction management experience across multiple markets with familiarity of hospitality construction