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Director of Construction

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The posting

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!

We are currently looking for our:

Director of Construction - East Coast

What we offer

Director of Construction leads and manages all aspects of a project, from Entitlements through Construction, inclusive of third-party, A&E consultants’ contracts, Contractor contracts, project delivery & closeout. Past retail-based construction experience will be very crucial in this role. If you have specific construction site experience, as a superintendent, that would be a major plus.

Scope

  • Leads, directs and coordinates all phases of the project including the day-to-day management
  • Leads the A&E RFP process, creation of Fee Comparison Spreadsheet and A&E contract award process
  • Must have complete understanding of the contracts for the project and risk mitigation measures and ensure that the project team is aware of them
  • Responsible for leading the due diligence efforts in preparation for proposed project documentation
  • Manage preconstruction activities (estimating, operations plan, scheduling) as necessary
  • Responsible for bidding, scope review, and awards of subcontracts & A&E consultants
  • Ensure subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders are reviewed and accurate
  • Responsible for the change order process
  • Liaison between Internal Design Studio team, A&E consultants, Development, Construction and Operations Management
  • Possesses a high degree of understanding of code and technical aspects of a project. Advises and guides the project team on potential cost related design issues
  • Develop relationships with subcontractors, consultants, developers, leasing, tenant coordination, design, operations, etc.
  • Work with accounting to initiate pay application process and follow up to ensure payment documents are completed accurately
  • Establish, update, and communicate Master Project Schedule and manage its implementation
  • Participate in development of schedules and sequencing of work with Contractors
  • Develops, maintains and implements project documentation schedule
  • Tracks documentation effort progress against established deliverable milestones, deadlines and budget.
  • Review, validate and manage the project financials including A&E project consultants’ invoices and add service requests
  • Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret and analyze reports to ensure adherence to project budget
  • Prepares and issues project approval letters and PARs relating to project documentation efforts
  • Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions
  • Understands, complies and advises others on URW’s business ethics, and compliance programs
  • Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures of Contractors
  • Drive enforcement of safety protocol by the Contractors
  • Keep management informed on progress of project and budget through regularly scheduled action and project control group meetings
  • Manages closeout process with the Contractor & A&E consultants

What we are looking for

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, including preconstruction, bidding, and closeout.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects from inception to completion.
  • Experience leading A&E RFP processes, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED AP, or equivalent are a plus.
  • Deep understanding of construction codes, building regulations, and technical design standards.
  • Proficiency in estimating, scheduling, and sequencing of work.
  • Strong ability to manage budgets, interpret financial reports, and ensure adherence to project financial goals.
  • Experience with cost analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting tools.
  • Expertise in Master Project Scheduling and tracking deliverables against milestones.
  • Skilled in documentation management and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams including internal design studios, consultants, contractors, and operations.
  • Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
  • Competence in Excel and financial tracking tools for fee comparison and budgeting.
  • Travel expectation for the role: up to 50%

Compensation

  • Exempt
  • 141k-200K + Discretionary Annual Bonus
  • This role is based out of our corporate office in Century City, CA

What is important to us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s differences.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

Join us in Creating Sustainable Places That Reinvent Being Together.

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