Enjoy working in commercial construction and supporting the growth of retail or restaurants? Eager to find a company that invests in their employees and provides growth potential as they expand? Large retailer is seeking a Senior Construction Manager/Director of Store Development to manage their Construction projects from their Duarte office. This company focuses on providing a positive environment for their employees, opportunities to contribute their knowledge, and growth potential. Company provides excellent medical, dental and vision coverage at a low cost, 401K and company contributions not requiring employee participation, solid bonus added to salary and so much more. This position will require out of state travel approximately 25-30%. This position will oversee tenant improvements and new construction store openings.

Responsibilities will include:

• Determining and scheduling scope of work
• Working together with the lease administration/negotiation team to determine landlord and tenant responsibilities for construction
• Selecting and coordinating steps of construction process with architects, contractors, engineers and others to plan through the process
• Contacting vendors for potential bids and sending plans for review
• Reviewing bids and selecting subs for all construction projects
• Preparing budgets for projects, and managing expenses for each
• Processing paperwork for city and county approvals to obtain permits
• Managing construction project timeline based on build-out schedule determined in lease
• Tracking compliance for city regulations and ensuring OSHA standards are met by subs
• Managing all internal documentation related to project: vendor files, tenant files, maps, etc.
• Providing blueprints and information related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc
• Setting up vendors in internal system
• Preparing all billing and reporting
• Processing contracts and change orders
• Managing vendor compliance and reporting percentage of completion to accounting for payment
• Coordinating store closures, openings, etc. and providing public notifications/posting for suite
• Coordinating with Store Designer for suite layout maps, fixture placement and communicating with landlord rep for any changes
• Negotiating with subs for change orders, and revising timelines as needed
• Scheduling site-walks or meetings for planning with subs or consultants
• Preparing reporting and working with Ownership throughout various projects

Desired Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain organized with many projects

Requirements:

• 5+ years Construction Management experience in commercial retail property management
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of MEP and the construction process
• BA or BS degree
• Yardi Experience
• Auto CAD experience or similar drafting program ideal