Sr. Director, Big Box Construction (Hybrid - Chicagoland)

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Company: Transformco

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Description:

Job Description

JOB SCOPE:
Provide Budget development and project management oversight for multiple construction projects between 2M-10M including coordinating 10-20 teams/vendors, material, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

JOB SUMMARY:
Oversee and direct all phases of a construction project, budget development, design and implementation of project plans. Communicates directly with field/designers concerning project cost, design, and scheduling. Prepares project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications. Manage issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.

SUPERVISION:
Direct:Director, Architecture & Design Indirect:Contractors and Vendors

REPORTS TO:
DVP Facilities & Construction

Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manages a team of Construction Project Managers and Architectural Project Managers
  • Helps develop Lease Outline Drawings with design team for TransformCo Leasing Team
  • Provides preliminary estimates/budgets to figure out project feasibility
  • Develops scope of work consistent based on work letters and lease exhibits
  • Keeps track of progress and costs to ensure projects are completed on time and effectively. Consolidates, communicates and manages all issues and risks affecting project.
  • Manages contractor and vendor performance during construction phase through site visits and report review. Maintains relationships with jurisdictions and planning commissions
  • Oversees bidding process and contract negotiations. Ensures company's contract policies are followed. Maintains and monitors active General Contractor (GC) pool for adequate number, quality of workmanship and service level..
  • Review RFIs, change orders, and punch lists items. Work with GCs and project team to address concerns and develop resolutions.
  • Coordinates work schedules/scopes with tenants.
  • Visits project sites to track progress, resolve issues and plan further steps.
  • Performs supervisory functions, including but not limited to, making employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting and terminating, conducting performance appraisals and coaching and developing associates
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelors Degree
  • 5-10 years of related experience
  • Valid Driver License for the State of employment
  • Up to 25% travel
  • 18 years of age or older
REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in retail construction and or design
  • Ability to work well with a variety of professionals and management levels inside and outside of Sears
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models

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