Director, Construction - Office ($147,700.00-$201,200.00)

Position Summary:

In this role you will be responsible for tenant improvement, capital upgrade and reinvestment construction management within the Irvine Company Office Properties Orange County portfolio.  Oversee approximately $30M to $50M worth of annual construction.  Meet project management objectives with respect to budgeting, estimating, value engineering, bidding, purchasing, contracting and scheduling of projects.  Provide leadership and direction for diverse and complex functions, with ever changing environment.  Will lead teams of professionals throughout the lifecycle of projects.  Ensures appropriate resources are in place to achieve financial and strategic project and business objectives.   Advise internal  teams on TI and amenity space costing, scheduling, constructability,  building materials, and construction buyout strategy.

Job Duties:

Construction Management:

• Contract with portfolio architects, engineers, consultants and general contractors. 
• Provide project direction. Conduct project meetings and ensure schedule progress with regular jobsite visits.
• Manage Irvine Company Flex suite projects and provide input/strategy to internal office planning and design review teams.
• Follow standard operating procedures for interaction and coordination with various internal and external groups.
• Assist department leadership with recruiting and pre-qualify contractors, subcontractors and consultants in the Orange County market.
• Train, mentor and coach department personnel.
• Manage the project closeout and as-built documentation for projects assigned.
• Provide cost/constructability information to leasing team and/or upper management on TIs, capital, and reinvestment projects.
• Personally run the most challenging construction projects or any size/complexity projects as needed.
• Prepare costing and  constructability reviews on capital, reinvestment, and shell and core projects. Prepare ROMs with and without GC input.
• Assist in due diligence on acquisitions.
• Act as a construction industry resource for the construction department as well as the operations, acquisitions, and leasing departments.

Approvals:

• Review leasing deal sheets prior to issuance.
• Review, approve, and prepare  project  pricing, contracts, change orders, and payments for projects assigned.
• Review and approve general contractor staffing, phasing plans, and construction schedules on all projects assigned.
• Review tenant-requested architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors and engage peer review consultants as needed.

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related degree is preferred.
• Ten to fifteen year work experience in commercial office tenant improvement construction and/or design including supervisory experience.
• Must have an excellent people skills, able to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships and provide a high level of customer service at all times.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in all situations.
• Decisive, strong problem-solving skills; ability to multitask, establish priorities and effective time-management.
• Proficient knowledge of all financial aspects related to tenant and capital improvement construction, including value-engineering, proposal, budgets, pay applications and tenant billings.
• Proficient knowledge of commercial MEP engineering and construction document plan review.
• Thorough working knowledge or MS Office, Google Office Suite, MS Project, and Bluebeam.
• Experience dealing with AHJs, utilities, and other 3rd parties to obtain approvals and coordinate work.
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.