WS Development

Director, Construction

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 90 days ago

Project ManagementNegotiationBudgetingLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringConstruction Management

About the role

This role is responsible for overseeing the entire construction process, from feasibility analysis and conceptual budgeting through project completion.
The Director will provide strategic leadership to the Construction Project Management team, ensuring successful project delivery while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and risk management.
Oversee preconstruction activities, including early stage cost analysis.

Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of all construction projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
Develop and refine conceptual budgets based on limited internal design documentation, particularly for adaptive reuse, repositioning for retail driven projects.
Partner with Development, Tenant Construction, Leasing and Studio internal departments to evaluate deal viability, tenant driven scope changes, phasing strategies and return impacts prior to project approval.
Serve as the primary liaison between internal departments (Leasing, Development, Design Studio, Operations) and external partners, including general contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
Ensure compliance with company design and development standards, as well as all regulatory and code requirements.
Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks early in the development process.
Guide constructability and design reviews to optimize project feasibility and execution.
Maintain strong relationships with municipalities, tenants, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth project approvals and execution.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the construction department to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects in different phases, ranging in complexity and scale.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in commercial construction, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a developer, general contractor, or construction management firm.

With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind.

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