Vice President, Construction

Vice President, Construction Management

Bellwether is a global advisory firm that helps businesses solve their most complex challenges and enhance enterprise value. We specialize in formulating and executing dynamic growth strategies through true partnership with our clients. Merging deep industry expertise, advanced analytical capabilities and best-in-class talent, we create value across the business lifecycle, from transaction management to operational transformation. Bellwether specializes in the management, analysis, and reporting of over $40 billion of AUM across a wide range of real estate related assets and corporate platforms in North America, Europe and Asia. Bellwether is privately held and has offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Salt Lake City, London and Dallas.

Overview

As a Vice President on the construction management team, your role will include direct management and oversight of development and construction projects for our clients throughout the country. This will also include management of external consultants, coordination with internal teams, and direct liaising with clients. As the team expands its range of services, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage development and construction deals in coordination with the asset management team;
• Analyze construction progress while identifying potential risks, opportunities, and concerns while effectively communicating to our clients and team members;
• Prepare comprehensive cost and design review reporting for development projects;
• For direct construction management deals, act as main point of contact with client to oversee the successful execution of the entitlement, design, and construction phases;
• Provide material feedback to associates and analysts regarding market trends with respect to current and anticipated costs of material and labor;
• For debt deals, develop the deliverable schedule with the borrower and curate a deal specific construction monitoring report for execution by the team;
• Manage lender draw and pay application processes with client and asset management teams;
• Liaison with operating partners, borrowers, and leading members of the asset management team to ensure business plan execution;
• Consistently assess the value of reengineering a project versus time and scheduling constraints, saving costs without affecting the integrity of the project. Effectively weigh the cost/benefits to the overall project and customer experience;
• Oversee the successful completion of construction projects within our client's portfolios;
• Participate in the continued growth and improvement of all reporting functions within the construction team; and
• Develop institutional knowledge for the firm through case studies and contributing to an internal database of project information.
• People Management Responsibilities
• Involved with staff selection, interviewing and training as needed;
• Oversee the day-to-day workload and performance of direct reports, providing clear direction and support as needed to achieve work objectives;
• Ensure that direct reports understand their duties and delegated tasks;
• Monitor performance and development of direct reports and provide constructive and timely feedback and coaching;
• Work with direct reports to set individual goals and deadlines and conduct regular performance reviews aligned with performance review process; and
• Handle discipline of employees in accordance with company policy.

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience
• General contracting, developer, construction management, architectural, or engineering experience preferred; client-facing experience preferred
• Experience with the following software/technology:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat or BlueBeam
• Construction scheduling software (ex. Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, etc.)
• Construction/project management software (ex. Procore, CMiC, BuilderTrend/CoConstruct, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Construction technologies such as BIM, AutoCAD, SketchUp, BlueBeam
• Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Lean Construction, Push-Pull Planning
• Expertise with standard general contractor and consultant contract forms
• Expertise with running the bidding/solicitation and vendor selection process
• Experience navigating the entitlement and planning process

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in construction management, engineering, or architecture
• PMP, LEED Certification preferred

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Bellwether seeks to hire entrepreneurial individuals who are highly motivated, mature and intelligent, with demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
• Job Knowledge & Technical Ability : High level of understanding and successful application of general construction terminology and processes; Ability to read and analyze construction plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets; Familiar with all forms of contractor and consultant contract agreements with the ability to review and analyze quickly and effectively; Understanding of ownership level contracts and agreements (ex. Joint Venture agreements, Development Management agreements, etc.); Knowledge of LEED, Fitwel, WELL standards, and other sustainability practices; and Knowledge of lender draw and pay application processes.
• Initiative & Dependability : Ability to perform responsibilities independently and proactively, solve problems, and improve processes and/or services. Self-directed, takes initiative and responsibility, ensures completion of tasks.
• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening and interpersonal skills. Highly effective at preparing and presenting information.
• Professionalism & Teamwork : Acts with honesty and integrity and maintains confidentiality, adheres to company policies. Promotes a collaborative and productive work environment. Demonstrates team building, support and respect.
• Leadership & Management : Ability to supervise and direct people and/or resources to meet department goals. Able to motivate people and plan/prioritize operations while responding to changing conditions. Able to cultivate and build relationships with team and clients. Models values and behaviors.

Travel Requirements

• Local and nationwide travel to assets and client sites required on an as-needed basis, approximately 1- 2 times per month depending on deal list.

Position Details

• Classification: Exempt
• Position Status: Regular / Full Time
• Reports To: Managing Director
• Direct Reports: Yes

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and walk. Must be able to sit at an office workstation for an extended period of time. May need to reach, stoop, or kneel to access items.
• Must be able to talk, hear and use wrists, hands and/or fingers frequently and repetitively to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery.
• Must frequently prepare or inspect documents, and convey details or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to work independently, and prioritize duties to ensure timely completion. The ability to collaborate is also imperative.
• Requires active listening, critical thinking, making decisions, time management, as well as administration skills.
• Ability to interact in a courteous professional manner at all times.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
• Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision, with buy-up options available
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
• Carrot Fertility Benefit - $10,000 lifetime benefit
• 401k company match 4%, immediately vested
• Generous PTO, 11 Paid Company Holidays & Paid Holiday Office Closure
• 14 weeks Maternity Leave & 12 weeks Parental Leave
• Wellbeing program offerings
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Engaging team events & holiday parties

Intent of Position