Director of Construction

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. · Chicago, Illinois

FULL TIME$1,50,000 – $1,50,000 / yr

Job Description

Equity Lifestyle Properties is hiring for the position of

Director of Construction - Asset Management

in Chicago, Illinois.

What You'll Be Doing

The Director of Construction - Asset Management will lead a team of construction project managers and help to set and execute capital strategy and objectives for a defined business area. This role combines people leadership and capital investment decision making with direct oversight of project execution. Additionally, this role is responsible for managing multiple projects, managing associated professional services firms and communication with Senior Management.

Your Job Will Include

Lead, mentor and develop a team of construction project managers, including hiring, goal setting, performance reviews and ongoing coaching

Assign projects and allocate team resources across the region based on priority, complexity and workload

Set standards for project delivery and hold the team accountable for schedule, budget, quality and safety results

Assess and prioritize capital expenditure issues and opportunities across the region

Evaluate and make recommendations for value-add opportunities at individual properties to increase NOI

Lead the financial analysis of capital investment recommendations (NPV, IRR, ROI) and make go/no-go recommendations on proposed projects

Senior level presentations on capital investment recommendations

Prepare and oversee the execution of the annual capital budgets and business plans for assets within region

Apply industry/market/product knowledge to drive revenue production and business growth

Full ownership of development, restoration and upgrade projects - ranging from $500k to $5+ million - from concept to completion

Confirm all construction best practices are adhered to regarding design, bidding, cost control, project scheduling and turn-over of the project

Establish and manage project budgets, contingencies and scope; review and approve change orders and control scope creep

Source vendors and bid project work; collaborate with vendors to deliver on schedule, on budget projects

Review construction bids for thoroughness of project cost detail, proposed GC project teams, qualifications and assumptions, durations/sequencing within contractor schedules, scope gaps, allowances carried, value engineering opportunities, and provide recommendations to Senior Management based on bid review

Initiate contracts and negotiate terms with consultants, contractors and legal

Review/approve invoices to ensure compliance with commitments

Work closely with internal and external partners, including accounting, legal, contractors, and vendors, to balance competing needs and priorities and ensure that all projects are delivered on time and budget

Lead the entitlement and/or permitting process with all required governmental entities

Ensure all environmental and NESHAP protocol is followed, where appropriate

Applies solid risk management skills to make more complex risk decisions

Effectively communicate with Operations and senior management on project status and risk exposure

Provide weekly updates to both the operating and asset management teams

Skills & Experience You Need

Bachelor's degree a must, Master's degree is highly desirable

Ten+ years of increasingly responsible construction and/or asset management experience in a position with significant financial and operational responsibility

Five+ years of experience directly managing and developing a team of project managers or other professionals

Strong Project/Construction Management experience and the ability to simultaneously drive multiple projects

Proven track record of making and defending capital investment decisions; strong Excel skills and familiarity with investment metrics including NPV, ROI, & IRR

Strong communicator with business case writing and highly effective presentation skills

High energy, proven ability to handle high volume of diverse projects, flexible to deal with daily changing priorities and ambiguity

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make suggestions for change based on those conclusions

Possess excellent organization and project management skills, leadership skills and the ability to manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously

Experience in the following is beneficial: Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive utilities program including water, wastewater, and recycled water systems; Concepts, theories, principles, and practices of utilities administration operations; Industry best practices; Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including laws and regulations related to water, wastewater, and reclamation systems

Travel is required up to 50%

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Estimated compensation for this position

Company	Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
Location	Chicago, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time
Salary	$1,50,000 – $1,50,000 / yr

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