Founded in 1983, our Client has built its national reputation “one success at a time”. For more than three decades, the company has focused on crafting a vision and strategic plan that is not only achievable, but through skillful execution creates asset value, reshapes communities, and connects world class merchants, restaurants and other uses to the lifestyle needs of the trade area demographics.

The company’s difference is about long-term success by concentrating on three basic divisions: Project Conceptualization, which includes feasibility studies, strategic planning, merchandising and market research; Project Implementation, which includes acquisitions, design management, development / redevelopment, construction management and merchant / tenant recruitment and Property / Asset Management, which includes daily operations, tenant relations, consumer marketing and accounting.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare the master construction program schedule, as well as milestone and phasing schedules.
• Manage the design process: source, contact, and manage A&E teams.
• Manage the daily operations of the project team; confirm the project process; execute the project vision, goals, and objectives.
• Ensure communication and accountability within the project team.
• Manage the day-to-day relationships specific to the project and accept total responsibility for the execution of all deliverables.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems in collaboration with the project team.
• Solicit contractor interest, prepare, and issue RFPs, and manage the bidding and contract negotiation process. Prepare and review contracts and exhibits for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare bid lists, scope descriptions, bid criteria, and responsibility schedules. Review bid packages for completeness, accuracy, and level bids.
• Manage Change Order review and negotiation process. Support Change Order database in partnership with project administration. Work with consultants and preconstruction to mitigate trending/reoccurring Change Orders.
• Handle tenant coordination with on-site teams overseeing all technical aspects of tenant plan review, compliance with design criteria, construction coordination and communication.
• Accountable for delivering assigned Landlord’s Work projects on budget and schedule (lease turnover dates).
• Manage permit and approval process.
• Manage project status reporting and approvals.
• Manage contracts, change orders, insurance certificates, invoices, and applications for payments in collaboration with the team.
• Manage warranty matters.
• Manage and mentor Facility Managers and others involved.
• Support project lease executions, accountable through project closeout.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new tenants.
• Foster and enhance relationships with tenants, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Partner with Legal, Leasing, Property Management and Acquisitions.
• Proactively participate in vendor sourcing and prequalification process.
• Oversee construction management fee billing and collection in partnership with the accounting team.
• Assist the development and financial analysis teams in budgeting for new developments.
• Collaborate with the team in establishing long term capital improvement programs for each retail or mixed-use project and oversee implementation of capital improvement projects in collaboration with General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Facility Managers and Project Administrators.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in construction management, engineering or architecture.
• 5-10 years of construction operations experience required (prior experience with shopping centers preferred).
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Positive, can-do attitude, optimistic; thrive in an environment where every day is different and the capacity to adapt to change with confidence.
• Consummate team player; embody and promote company’s collaborative success culture both internally and externally.
• Confident and assertive, yet humble and respectful, i.e., able to act with persuasion and respect and humility simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong communication skills, problem avoidance, and problem-solving skills, and ability to report financial information seamlessly.
• A long-term thinker who is able to quickly grasp the big picture needs.
• Self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency and able to prioritize.
• Crushes deadlines, unafraid to take on more, and has a passion for coming in ahead of schedule.
• Looks for inefficiencies and ways to improve; curious to learn, asks questions and challenges the status quo or what might appear “off”.
• Advanced to expert MS Project and Project Management software skills, intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, etc.

About Poline Search Partners

Poline Search Partners is an international executive search firm specializing in the shopping center industry. We serve property owners, developers, retailers and service providers who are seeking remarkable talent and work to align them with candidates who are eager for new growth opportunities. Since 1979, our team has been connecting companies and candidates with a commitment to integrity and client satisfaction—making us the industry’s most trusted leader in recruitment.

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