Head of Construction

Company Overview:

Our client is a joint venture of two real estate leaders in the South Florida luxury market with a strong track record of developing world-class projects. With a combined 75+ years of experience developing both locally and internationally, our client prides themselves on luxury design, quality control, and hands-on project management to deliver consistently exceptional residential and mixed-use properties.

Position Overview:

The Head of Construction is an executive level position requiring a high degree of independent decision making and professionalism.  Extensive experience executing complex projects is required. This position will be responsible for supporting and executing  preconstruction, construction, and post construction activities for a two-phase luxury condominium development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the construction of luxury condo developments with an understanding of the real estate market demands and the firm’s asset strategy.
• Gather and document project requirements and ensure completion of the necessary feasibility studies, designs including resource plans, schedules, and work plans to produce final project plan.
• Manage the relationship with the general contractor and supervise all construction activities of the general contractor and subcontractors.
• Manage and oversee construction schedule and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and monitor construction budgets, including documentation outlining staffing requirements for the developer and review general contractor staffing.
• Coordinate the project team comprised of internal departments and external operating partners to manage the planning, scope, and coordination of construction activities regarding the project.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, tenants, etc. during all phases of the projects.
• Responsible for engagement and procurement of professional services, construction, budgeting, design and permitting approvals, cashflow forecasting, contract management, construction implementation and closeout.
• Oversee and direct project management and field personnel in proper planning, subcontractor selection and execution of the work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, and/or related field with a minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience. MBA or Master’s in construction management is a plus.
• Experienced as a Project Executive and/or Vice President for a General Contractor and/or required, experience managing projects for a developer is a plus.

• Delivery of ground-up condominium and/or multifamily development projects from inception to completion is required. High-rise experience a must.
• Thorough knowledge of the architectural and engineering design process, building systems, permitting, and construction.
• Proven leadership skills that cultivate collaboration and stimulate pro-active communication among internal and external team members.
• A polished demeanor with the ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple, complex projects while meeting deadlines. Details and solutions oriented.
• Proven success leading teams of construction professionals. Encourages both external and internal teamwork and collaboration. A hands-on team player.
• Proven success in negotiating and overseeing GC and third-party subcontractors while navigating through the unique obstacles inherent in the Southeast Florida market.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) helpful but not required.

Our client is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizen- ship, or any other legally protected status.