Vice President of Construction – East Coast

Job title: Vice President of Construction – East Coast

Department: Construction

Location: Florida preferred

Travel required: Possibly

Position type: Full-time / exempt

Vice President of Construction Overview

The Vice President of Construction will work in conjunction with our Development Team, evaluating prospective sites, overseeing pre-construction, and representing the organization throughout the construction phase. While reporting to the Vice President of Development, the ideal candidate will provide management oversight to ensure that the project is designed, budgeted, and completed successfully to Us Living high-quality standard, on time, and on budget. We are seeking an individual who will cultivate an environment of continuous improvement in effectiveness and efficiency through process improvement and the application of technology.

Role and Responsibilities

• Represent the organization as a leader to employees, external consultants, General Contractors, subcontractors, and the communities we operate in, by demonstrating the organization’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Responsible for all aspects of multiple projects from start to finish, including management of the third-party General Contractor from selection to project completion. 
• Lead pre-construction activities, including site feasibility, take-offs, bid solicitation, bid review, General Contractor negotiations, and assembly of the final project budget. 
• Partner with the thirdparty General Contractor, along with subcontractors and vendors, to develop complete coordination of project requirements, i.e., contracts, plans, documents, schedules, budgets and special considerations to execute contractual obligations.
• Responsible for all reporting and construction billings related to each project. This would include updated Cost to Complete, Progress Updates, Executive Summaries, and other reporting for Development, the Executive Team, and Ownership. 
• Maintain and develop relationships with Industry partners.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Construction Management or a related field is required. 
• Minimum 10-15 years of Construction leadership experience. 
• 10+ years in wood-frame multifamily construction. 
• Experience as lead manager of multiple 300+ unit projects in excess of $30MM.  
• Must have a thorough knowledge of and relationship with multifamily trades in the Houston market 
• Strong financial analysis experience. 
• Experience with City of Houston and surrounding municipalities. 
• Deep knowledge of construction building codes and building methods.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and follow-up, and carry multiple projects through to completion. 
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

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