Assistant Vice President, Construction Management

Company Description

Black Creek Group is a leading real estate investment management firm that has bought or built over $23 billion of investments throughout its more than 25-year history. The firm manages diverse investment offerings across the spectrum of commercial real estate – including office, industrial, retail and multifamily – providing a range of investment solutions for both institutional and wealth management channels. Black Creek Group has seven offices across the United States with approximately 300 professionals and is a place for people who are driven to achieve, are never content with the status quo and who value collaboration and communication. We believe that if you love your job, it doesn’t feel like work.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at  www.blackcreekgroup.com or our LinkedIn Page at  .

Position Summary

The AVP, Construction Management will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Development and Construction Management. He/she will support the project management functions for tenant improvement and capital projects. Day to day responsibilities include managing comprehensive scopes of work; directing design consultants; cost estimating; analyzing proposals; contract preparation and management; contractor and/or subcontractor vetting; project scheduling, document, and budget management.

Essential Job Duties

• Execute tenant improvement and building capital improvement projects
• Draft construction specifications
• Prepare cost estimates for the scope of work utilizing quantities, proposals, historical information and general unit pricing knowledge 
• Prepare contractor bid packages and upon receipt, analyze for adherence to design, quantities, qualifications, and costs as compared to preliminary analysis and budget
• Prepare estimates complete with all quantities, alternates and unit prices. Review estimate and scope of work with property management, leasing, and/or customer (if necessary)
• Provide value engineering options where possible
• Manage the overall construction process to include obtaining necessary permits or required jurisdictional documentation.
• Prepare contracts for tenant improvement and capital work
• Review lease and specification documents to ensure scope of work conforms to requirements
• Schedule and conduct construction progress meetings
• Review change orders and process internally for approvals
• Review contractor invoices and draw requests for accuracy and completeness
• Close out projects in a timely manner to include receipt of Certificate of Occupancy, warranties, signed off permits, lien waivers, etc.
• Possess knowledge of local building codes, LEED processes and design and construction of class A industrial product
• Prepare appropriate forms for capital improvement work for assigned projects
• Facilitate with asset management and accounting for proper job set up, billing, and cost tracking
• Maintain detailed documentation of construction process to include meeting minutes, collection of warranties, Certificates of Occupancy, project manuals, etc.
• Ensure project files are maintained per audit standards with support staff

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experienced and proven project manager with an established track record of success
• 5+ years construction related experience
• Light industrial specific real estate experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project, or other scheduling software, experience in ACAD or other drawing software helpful
• Knowledgeable of local building codes and processes which affect design and construction
• Ability to work and communicate well with employees, customers, vendors and internal and external stakeholders
• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering or equivalent experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel 40%+