Senior Associate, Construction

Bellwether is a global advisory firm that helps businesses solve their most complex challenges and enhance enterprise value. We specialize in formulating and executing dynamic growth strategies through true partnership with our clients. Merging deep industry expertise, advanced analytical capabilities and best-in-class talent, we create value across the business lifecycle, from transaction management to operational transformation. Bellwether specializes in the management, analysis, and reporting of over $40 billion of AUM across a wide range of real estate related assets and corporate platforms in North America, Europe and Asia. Bellwether is privately held and has offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Salt Lake City, London and Dallas.

Overview

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.

Key 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;

Professional Experience

• 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

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in construction management, engineering, or architecture
• PMP, LEED Certification preferred

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Bellwether seeks to hire entrepreneurial individuals who are highly motivated, mature and intelligent, with demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
• 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.

Travel Requirements

• 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.

Position Details

• Classification: Exempt
• Position Status: Regular / Full Time
• Reports To: Managing Director or Vice President
• Direct Reports: Yes

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and walk. Must be able to sit at an office workstation for an extended period of time. May need to reach, stoop, or kneel to access items.
• Must be able to talk, hear and use wrists, hands and/or fingers frequently and repetitively to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery.
• Must frequently prepare or inspect documents, and convey details or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to work independently, and prioritize duties to ensure timely completion. The ability to collaborate is also imperative.
• Requires active listening, critical thinking, making decisions, time management, as well as administration skills.
• Ability to interact in a courteous professional manner at all times.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
• Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 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

$140,000 base, plus discretionary bonus

Offered salary is based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.

Intent of Position Description

This position description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Company and the employee occupying the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bellwether is an equal-opportunity employer. Bellwether complies with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, sexual orientation, protected veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All candidates must be able to prove eligibility to work in the United States and willing to complete a background check.

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