Director of Construction

The Director of Construction will serve as the executive champion for all physical asset projects, capital improvement projects, and maintenance operations across the company's portfolio. Reporting directly to the VP of Sales/Construction. This role bridges the gap between high-level investment underwriting and hands-on site execution. The Director will collaborate closely with Community Managers and Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs) to guide and assist in the completion of capital projects at the community level, overseeing all phases from design through completion. This role will involve communicating upwards with the Executive Team and investors as well as outward facing with supporting 3rd party vendors.

JobDuties

• ActsasCove'srepresentativetomanagecontractors,subcontractorsandvendorstoensureprojectsarecompletedontimeandwithinbudget.
• Directly manage, mentor, and grow a team of project managers and assistant project managers. Some projects may require additional 3rd party Project Manager hires which would also report to this Director position.
• Inspectsconstructionprojectstoensureitisprogressinginaccordancewithplans,specificationsandregulatoryrequirements.
• Reviewsandanalyzescontractproposalsandassistsinselectionofqualifiedcontractorstocompletecapitalimprovementwithinthebudgetedamount.
• BuildrelationshipswithAECprofessionalsforstrongprojectexecution,efficiency,andconsistencyacrossfullportfolio.
• WorksinpartnershipwithOperationsandManagementteamstodevelopforwardlookingyearCapitalProjectsBudgetandMaintenanceBudget.
• Meetswithgovernmentalandmunicipalagenciestoensureprojectcompliance.
• Solves problems that arise during construction by escalating concerns to appropriate team members and actively participating in resolution communication.
• EvaluateandManageEmergencyRepairsthatarisetodeterminebestcourseofactiontoensurecommunityisoperationalandsafeforresidents.
• Otherdutiesasassigned.

Requirements

• 5yearsinrelatedjobexperienceinconstruction,developmentorrealestateassetmanagement
• Preferred experience working within Manufacturing Housing Communities, RV Communities, and/or Single Family Residential Communities with shared common area amenities.
• Thoroughknowledgeofandabilitytoreadandunderstandconstructiondrawingsanddocuments.
• Abilitytoeffectivelycommunicatewithbothfieldmanagementandseniormanagement.
• Abilitytoprojecttrackandreportthroughanalyticaldocumentation.
• Abilitytoworkwellindependentlyaswellasonateam
• AbilitytosuccessfullyleadotherstoliveCove'scultureandproducequalityresults
• AbilitytotravelbycarorplanewithovernightstaysasrequiredacrossallFloridaproperties:40-60%.Theroleinvolvesactiveoutdoorconstructionsiteinspections,walkingrawland,andenduringFloridaweatherelements.

LivingOurCoreValues

• Lovewhattheydotomakeourguests'dreamscometrueandshowsitthroughdeliveringserviceexcellenceauthentically.
• Continuallyraisethebarbyinvestingintheirownpersonaldevelopmentandlookingforinnovativewaystoexceedourguests'expectations.
• Make every moment count, so our Team Members look forward to coming to work every day and our guests look forward to creating new memories on their return visits.
• ConsistentlydotherightthingforourTeamMembersandguestsbykeepingpromisesanddeliveringoncommitments,buildingtrustalongtheway.
• Demonstratekindnessbyfollowingthe'GoldenRule',ensuringthatTeamMembersandguestshaveavoiceandfeelvalued.

AboutCoveCommunities

Cove Communities is well capitalized, progressive real estate company that acquires manufactured housing communities and RV resorts in the US. The founders of the company have a track record of building and managing dynamic, fast growing companies with exciting upward mobility and remuneration for those Team Members that propel results.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.