Job Location:

Corporate Indianapolis

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Due to Simon’s existing and expanding portfolio of multi-family and hospitality development projects throughout the country, we are seeking to add a Director, Mixed-Use Construction to the Asset Intensification team. This individual will be accountable for the construction planning, organization, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of Simon developed mixed-use real estate investments.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead pre-construction efforts including site due diligence, constructability reviews, construction management plans, and project scheduling.

• Lead conceptual estimating and value engineering efforts from concept to completion.

• Manage the Architectural/Engineering design process from design development through permitted construction documents.

• Coordinate final project design scope and construction documentation with various stakeholders.

• Manage general contractor/construction manager contract bidding and negotiations.

• Prepare, obtain approval of, and monitor actual construction budgets inclusive of owner furnished furniture, fixtures, and equipment

• Provide timely and routine reporting on active projects with a focus on quality, budget, schedule, and risk management.

• Perform routine project site visits.

• Close out construction and final punch list items.

• Coordinate operational turn-over to management, including training, final punch, warranty transfers, and close-out of any remaining open issues.

• Provide owner’s representation on all major capital expenditures for existing Multi-family and Hospitality assets.

• Provide Simon oversight of co-development projects with other developers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Performance of the duties of this position requires extensive knowledge of multi-family construction, and must be familiar with hospitality construction, including site work, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and architectural considerations, and other utilities and landscaping

• Well-developed interpersonal skills are required; candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple internal disciplines

• Extensive knowledge of construction budgeting and cost estimating are required; candidate will be expected to have a general understanding what current construction costs are based on the type of construction and location of each development and the ability to fine tune this assumption through market input

• Proven supervisory skills are necessary

• B.S. degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

• 7 or more years of multi-family construction management experience across multiple markets with familiarity of hospitality construction