Vice President of Project Management

About the Company

Our client is a privately owned real estate development and investment company that focuses on build-to-suit and speculative development projects throughout the US, Canada and Europe. Having been in business since 1990, they offer experienced leadership, a history of successful commercial development projects, broad geographic reach, and expertise in a wide range of building types. Their core services include development, finance, architecture, engineering, legal services, and construction management. Their projects include build-to-suit industrial, manufacturing, and distribution.

The company was built with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” work ethic, and expects the same commitment from all team members. They "take pride in doing it right the first time."

Role Summary

Overview

The Vice President of Project Management role requires an experienced industrial construction professional. They will manage all aspects associated with the construction administration while running up to 8 projects simultaneously, including build-to-suit projects. They will prepare scopes of work and contracts, manage the design team and general contractors, and work with the development team to source and manage general contractors. This role reports to the Director of Construction.

Location

This position can be based out of Kansas City, KS/MO; Indianapolis, IN; or Minneapolis, MN. THIS JOB REQUIRES APPROXIMATELY 50% TRAVEL (maybe a little more initially in training).

Responsibilities

Preconstruction

• Prepare construction cost estimates
• Manage design efforts, including civil, architectural, structural, and MEP
• Assist in acquiring permits from local governments
• Qualify, hire, coordinate and manage general contractors
• Conduct pre-construction conferences

During Construction

• Monitor and report on contractors’ schedules for duration
• Track and monitor construction issues
• Review, verify, process, and recommend approval for contractor progress payment applications
• Conduct site meetings dealing with contractor work progress, schedule, coordination, record drawing and problem exposure and resolution
• Resolve issues arising from the inspection process or from contract administration
• Direct activities of project representatives and engineers on project site
• Manage all aspects of construction management budget
• Negotiate and resolve change order requests and requests for information
• Keep all parties of the contract informed of clarifications and interpretations required for proper execution of the contract

Other

• Complete other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor

Qualifications

Core

• 5+ years of industrial ground-up construction management experience
• Experience managing Amazon construction projects
• Experience managing both large and small construction projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Construction Management, etc.

Bonus

• Construction experience involving distribution, manufacturing, and/or warehouse facilities

Other

• Excellent communication
• Strong teamwork abilities
• Strong computer/technology skills

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

Hiring Process

1. Application
2. Interview with recruiter
3. Interview with Chief Administrative Officer
4. Interview with Director of Construction
5. Offer