Director of Construction

Overview Director of Construction role at Hirewell. Central Georgia – In office. Hirewell has been exclusively retained by a leading multifamily development, investment, and management real estate firm to lead the search for a Director of Construction in Central Georgia. This position will lead all phases of construction for multifamily ground-up development projects, from initial planning through project closeout. This role requires proven leadership in managing construction teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Ideal candidates will have 10-15+ years of relevant construction leadership experience. Responsibilities Decisive and analytical. Primary focus will be to work collaboratively with project teams from the conceptual stages of ground-up development projects through handoff to Operations. Value-add projects will also be a focus of the role, although these will be secondary to ground-up developments. Experience leading teams of direct and indirect reports throughout the lifecycle of ground-up development projects. Experience with partner-facing roles and prior knowledge of lender and equity partner requirements. Experience with contract negotiation, particularly with General Contractors and sub-contractors. Proven track record of delivering large-scale development and value-add projects on-time and on-budget. Note that value-add experience is a preference and not a requirement. Strong grasp of project budgets and timelines with the ability to adhere to both. Assist Director of Development, Development Manager and Architect with density studies as requested. Provide feedback on professional proposals as requested. Assist Development Manager with preparing critical path timeline. Evaluate site investigation reports and present findings to internal team. Assist in entitlement process alongside Development Director and Development Manager as necessary and requested. Create, update, foster and negotiate national vendor partnerships to streamline product delivery and maximize profit margins. Provide input on design professionals and General Contractors. Support coordination and collecting of bids from GC and work alongside Director of Development and Development Manager to negotiate GMP contracts with selected GC. Attend design and pricing meetings with GC and oversee GC bid processes. Work with internal and external stakeholders to support issuance of design documents to GC from Schematic Drawings to Construction Drawings. Review design documents at predetermined checkpoints to ensure constructability of project and overall financial feasibility. Actively participate in Value Engineering reviews. Assist in coordinating issuance of permit documents, submittal to City and coordination of City comments. Support Development Manager in meetings with Government Officials regarding permitting issues; monitor plan changes for impact to GMP. Assist during due diligence period as requested, particularly by working with Development team and 3rd party providers to actively identify risks early in the project lifecycle. Assist in GC qualification; review GC estimates and contract; provide input as requested; oversee GC from construction through closeout. Create and update directory of GCs. Assist in negotiations to obtain necessary easements. Provide items to Development team for closings as requested. Assist with obtaining permits. Create GMP abstract for Development and Operations team. Provide information for monthly Owner's report; review monthly Owner’s report; take job site photos; set up investors on portal. Negotiate/coordinate utility contracts and easements with input from development and Operations team. Follow up on and coordinate ID, signage and equipment deliverables for amenity areas and common areas. Liaison with operations and on-site team for turnover issues. Conduct and coordinate unit walk and turnover process with GC and Operations team; document process for larger team. Responsible for permit closeout. Closeout construction including Final COs, Architect Certificate of Completion, As-builts, Final GC payment, Retainage release with final waivers, Warranty, Closeout documents, Lenders Release requirements, etc. Lessons learned at end of job. Attend kickoff meeting with Operations; review pro forma, rents, timeline, etc. Provide sale or refinance checklist items as required. Qualifications Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, CoPilot, Outlook and PowerPoint Read and understand architectural/engineering plans Read and understand complex contracts and other legal documents, particularly AIA form contracts Proven manager and leader Self-motivated - ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to lead and manage a team that reports directly to you Willingness to assume accountability and ownership of tasks and responsibilities Ability to establish goals and to manage the process for success Process-oriented personality Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and manage risks Results-oriented attitude Team player Effective oral and written communication skills Problem-solving skills to reflect level of responsibilities and to make decisions in ambiguous situations Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information Ability to identify areas for improvement and to make recommendations to implement Flexible and adaptable Strong organizational skills Ability to manage and interface with all levels of personnel/professionals Physical / Mental Requirements Able to perform all associated responsibilities including, but not limited to, walking job sites, discerning potential construction related issues and developing creative solutions to a variety of complex situations Concentrating on architectural/engineering plan reviews Reading, interpreting and understanding legal documents Performing intensive, analytical operations (extended computer related work) Preparing accurate and intelligible project reports and budgets Running a meeting with multiple team members participating Traveling to multiple job sites on monthly basis with some trips requiring overnight stays Education Minimum: College degree and/or related work experience at this management level required (Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related) Desired: Masters degree in business, real estate, construction management or related fields preferred Work Experience Minimum: Minimum 10-15 years in related field, experience in stick frame or garden style, ground up construction. Has led teams. Desired: Senior level project management position with Real Estate Development or Construction firm, specifically with a minimum 5 years in a management/leadership role Bonus Potential: 20–30% annually Life & Disability Insurance Generous PTO & Paid Holidays Professional Development & Training Programs Employee Referral & Incentive Programs Job details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management Industries: Real Estate and Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr