Head of Construction

• BA required (Preferred in Construction Management).
• 5+ years of Construction Project Management (preferably in high-end retail in shopping malls).
• Proficiency in MS Office, primarily Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• A general knowledge of standard operating procedures in regard to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Familiarity with both UNION and Non-UNION based vendors, contractors, and Mall Personnel(Simon, Macerich, GGP, Taubman, etc.).
• Ability to read architectural plans and schematic drawings.l Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact well with vendors, contractors and corporate Team members.
• Ability to work well under pressure & handle multiple projects while maintaining deadlines.

• Work closely and coordinate project scope with the Design Team and various consultants: Production Architect, MEP/Structural Engineers, Millwork Vendors, Code Consultants, etc.
• Partner with Leasing, Merchandising & Retail Teams in the development of projects.
• Negotiate fees and other associated costs.
• Produce purchase orders for owner-supplied items and coordinate dates of delivery.Ensure that bid packages are complete.
• Establish bid lists/instructions, analyze bids and award contracts.
• Optimize timing and costs for store openings /renovations.

• Construction site visits and distribute Site Reports for each visit.
• Oversee/support/Maintain project schedules for multiple projects at the same time.
• Draft and regularly update project progress and cost control charts.
• Ensure that works are completed on time and in conformity with design.
• Continuously look to value engineer & recognize cost savings in processes & practices.
• Maintain and update project files, documents, drawings, etc.
• Participate in weekly project and construction meetings and communicate internal updates regarding all projects.

• Verify payments to vendors and contractors and negotiate any proposed change orders- Follow up on punch list items, and ensure inspection of completed works.
• Ensure proper close-out of all projects.
• Bring jobs in on time and budget.

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, new experiences, etc.