VP Project/Construction Manager

Overview

Lowe is a privately held diversified real estate company, founded in 1972. The company is owned by active and retired employees. Over the past 50 years, Lowe has acquired, developed or managed over $32 billion of real estate assets. Lowe maintains offices in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, Santa Ana, Charleston, Denver, Seattle and Washington, DC. Lowe uncovers and delivers value beyond what might be expected from a traditional real estate company. We value collaboration and partnership with others, welcoming new ideas and perspectives. Lowe is committed not to a single service, property type or location, but to mastering the process of building value in real estate. We develop, we invest, and we manage. We create commercial, hotel, multifamily and retail properties. Often, we get the opportunity to combine all these skills to create a new mixed-use environment. Through our foundation of steadfast values and innovative real estate services we strive to bridge meaningful and positive human experiences with financial performance. We tailor our approach to the needs of each asset and the goals of each partner and find opportunity in complex challenges.

Job Summary

The VP Project Construction Manager will assist with an active project The Carina, a 408-unit multifamily podium project including five levels of Type-III construction over three levels of Type-I above grade parking and apartment liner units over one level of subterranean parking. Upon completion of construction, you will prepare the project close-out documentation, lead warranty response and operational coordination. Future potential projects include MainPlace Master Developer Work including design and construction of the East Plaza improvements to facilitate the Carina project and additional mixed-use development opportunities consistent with Lowe’s Retail ReVision strategy.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management and coordination of the general contractor, design team and client necessary to facilitate implementation of the Project in conformance with the established objectives and commitments.
• Assist with the design of the project by leading design meetings and client/end user coordination meetings, and promptly issuing minutes, documenting decision, directions, action items and due dates.
• Coordinate and manage project activities with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the permitting process to obtain all necessary construction permits in accordance with the project schedule
• Manage the Architect, Consultants and General Contractor’s performance of the work during the pre-construction and construction phases in accordance with the project schedule.
• Ensure general contractor’s compliance with local OSHA requirements.
• Manage project finances including budgets, requisitions, value engineering, pay applications, disbursements, change orders and requests for additional services.
• Prepare and update the project development schedule and monitor and evaluate the contractor’s construction schedule.
• Assist in the selection of the project Architects, Consultants and General Contractors through preparation and management of an RFQ/RFP process including bid evaluations, scope review, and contracting negotiations.
• Management of project logs, record keeping, and reporting through project completion
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial and progress update reports
• Oversight of construction commissioning and transition to property operations team
• Oversight of proper documentation and delivery of project close out requirements including warranties, operations and maintenance manuals, as built drawings, final completion of punch lists, final releases of liens, and exoneration of bonds.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide due diligence, entitlement, design, and construction management support on new business pursuits.
• Support Orange County’s development team on the planning and implementation of future development opportunities.
• Support the development team with transactional activities and preparation of documentation as required by purchase, ownership, lender, lease, or other similar agreements.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Multiple multi-family project experience with Type III or Type V construction in wrap and podium configurations in the $100M+ range
• Excellent written and oral communication capabilities which demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and personnel management skills in interfacing with internal and external client, consultant and public/private relationships.
• Ability to manage high-quality relationships with current and prospective institutional clients and partners, vendors and consultants, and other members of the business community in accordance with Lowe’s mission statement and core values
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and team‑building skills appropriate both for project settings and for interaction with profit center personnel
• Ability and willingness to think and act strategically with focus on Lowe profitability and risk mitigation
• Project management, design, and construction management experience and skills involving development projects of significant size, complexity, and institutional quality.
• Experience with the full cycle of the vertical construction process, including planning, design, permitting, contracting and construction of significant new construction projects.
• Ability to analyze documents, review construction drawings, manage construction budgets and cash flow and schedules related to development projects
• Ability to function independently and accept direction from other members of the development and construction management team as necessary per the guidance of the Senior VP.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Superior knowledge of MS Excel and Word, and MS Project; experience with Yardi Elevate and SmartPM is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering or equivalent work experience
• 8 or more years of experience working in construction management involves estimating, budgeting, scheduling, on-site management, and contracting.
• Exceptionally strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Accreditation as a LEED AP, or experience with LEED certified projects is highly desirable.

Compensation: $170,000 - $180,000 annually, plus 20% annual bonus potential. We offer a competitive benefit package for full‑time, regular team members that includes group medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, critical illness and accident insurance, as well as participation in a pre‑tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement and an employee assistance program. We also offer paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays and are proud to offer participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.

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