LOCATION: Dallas-Fort Worth Metro, TX  (*REMOTE*)

Our client is looking for a Development Construction Manager who will assist the Director of Development with projects in and around the Dallas-Ft. Worth market. 

The company is a regional development firm working with a select group of retail and commercial tenants in a preferred developer role. Projects range from single tenant development projects to anchored power centers with multiple outparcels and vary in size from $2,000,000 to $20,000,000.  With a combined 50 years in the development and construction industries, our client maintains a standard of developing high quality projects for their tenants and investment partners.  Their core value of transparent honesty with all stakeholders makes them a desirable partner for property sellers, consultants, contractors, municipalities, tenants, lenders, investment partners and long-term holders of their developments leading to lasting relationships.

POSITION OVERVIEW:  As a Development Construction Manager, you will play a crucial role in development projects from inception to completion.  The Development Construction Manager participates in a project throughout the entire project lifecycle. This position will play a role in due diligence, budget creation, entitlement and permitting efforts, civil and utility dealings, design and pre-development efforts and will lead in contractor procurement and the construction process to include scope, schedule and budget management, tenant communication, tenant vendor coordination, utility set up/final connections as well as municipal and tenant closeout.  You will lead coordination efforts between design consultants, contractors, tenants, municipalities and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This position requires a candidate that can manage conflict between multiple stakeholders with evenness to bring forward the desired result.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning and Pre-Development:

• Assist in reviewing potential development sites and feasibility reports and offer constructability feedback.
• Review and comment on construction related items in contracts and leases under negotiation.
• Assist in creating initial project budgets and schedules.
• Manage the contractor procurement process and assist in selecting qualified contractors.

Project Oversight:

• Track and manage seller deliverables through design and construction. Identify potential issues that may arise in the seller’s ability to complete their deliverables and work to mitigate effects to the overall project.
• Track and manage project milestones to ensure compliance with lease and contract documents.
• Monitor contractors’ progress daily, reviewing schedule, budget, quality for compliance with lease and contract documents. Identify and mitigate any deviations.
• Coordinate with utility providers on requirements for construction, temporary provisions and final connections.
• Coordinate project closeout requirements, identifying critical path to stocking, TCO and CO.
• Manage closeout process ensuring all final lien waivers are received and warranty items are collected properly.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Manage tenant requested changes through concept, design revision and permitting identifying and tracking impacts to budget and schedule.
• Lead weekly calls with contractors, architects, engineers and tenants.
• Prepare and distribute weekly reports in accordance with project requirements to clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit notices as required by purchase sale agreements and leases.

Budget and Cost Control:

• Identify and quantify potential budget changes.
• Review and approve contractor and consultant payment requests and change orders.

Quality Assurance:

• Review design documents and construction progress reports to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Address any deviations from project standards promptly.
• Manage warranty process, serving as liaison between tenants and contractors.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including drawings, contracts, and permits.
• Ensure all project-related paperwork is organized and accessible.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years’ experience working with a GC or owner representative on ground up development projects.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam Revu; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

TRAVEL:  The ideal candidate for this project is already located in the Dallas Fort Worth metro area. Our client has a concentration of projects in DFW both on an ongoing and upcoming basis and is also actively developing in other areas of Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.  Travel to job sites on a regular basis is required.

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