Nashville, TN (+Significant Travel)

Our Client is a leading national commercial development corporation dedicated to delivering innovative retail spaces that enhance communities and drive business growth. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Provide construction management and project administration in the construction of multiple retail and tenant build-out projects.  Interfaces with Development, Legal, Leasing, Acquisitions and Accounting.   

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide initial budgeting for proforma analysis, typically on a per-acre and per-square foot basis. 
• Provide periodic budget updates as project progresses. 
• Prepare initial schedules for input into master project schedule. 
• Assist development team in due diligence input and analysis. 
• Review civil construction documents for accuracy and potential cost savings alternatives. 
• Assist development team in procuring permits and approvals from local authorities. 
• Work with consultants to formalize construction documents. 
• Determine, investigate appropriate contractor resources for the given project. 
• Put out for bid process, receive bids, and prepare bid analysis. 
• Lead in value engineering and cost analysis for any project savings. 
• Prepare contract documentation in forms and amounts acceptable to lenders and closing. 
• Let (or when appropriate negotiate) construction contracts. 
• Provide contractors with Notice to Proceed, after verification of permits and all real estate closing requirements are satisfied. 
• Hire testing lab and notify contractor of contacts. Review all testing for compliance. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture strongly preferred.   
• Supplemental education from ICSC or related industry group is a plus. 
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in the management of construction projects with emphasis on retail.   
• Experience with a nationally recognized general contractor or retail developer is preferred. 
• Experience in managing design consultants (architectural, civil engineering, geotechnical, landscaping, traffic, etc.), managing general contractors and complete budgetary oversight.  
• Ability to comprehend complex construction drawings and legal documents (lease and lease construction exhibits, Site Development Agreements, ALTA and title reports, easements, etc.) and capable of reviewing documents to ensure conformity to Company and/or tenant’s construction standards. Skilled at tracking and analyzing construction costs in order to meet pro-forma objectives and recommend budgetary adjustments as appropriate.  
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Project, AutoCAD/Microstation (or similar), and Adobe/Bluebeam Revu. Knowledge of other construction tracking and reporting or job cost software is desirable.   
• Must be highly trustworthy and able to handle confidential and sensitive real estate financial and transactional information appropriately. 
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external customers and contractors both verbally and in writing. External customers include contractors, design consultants, construction and RE representatives for national retail, anchor tenants, tenant contractors and consultants, and governmental agencies. Internal customers primarily include investments staff, development accounting, leasing and property management.  
• Qualified candidates must possess exemplary leadership skills and be highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision in a multi-task, dynamic, team environment.  
• Must possess strong quantitative, problem-solving skills and time-management skills.  
• Must be available to travel and work varying and flexible hours. 

About Poline Search Partners

Poline Search Partners is an international executive search firm specializing in the shopping center industry. We serve property owners, developers, retailers and service providers who are seeking remarkable talent and work to align them with candidates who are eager for new growth opportunities. Since 1979, our team has been connecting companies and candidates with a commitment to integrity and client satisfaction—making us the industry’s most trusted leader in recruitment.

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