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Our Client is an entrepreneurial and growing Real Estate and infrastructure investment company based in Washington D.C. and owned by a European Real Estate Group with over 70 years of experience developing and constructing industrial, commercial, multifamily and mixed-use projects.

They are in the early stages of developing a 314-acre industrial and data center campus and are looking to hire a construction/development leader to advance this project and successive projects in the US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead diligence and selection process of all 3rd party consultants, including design (architect, engineers), other consultants and general contractors as needed for new/ground up, renovation and/or land development projects.
• Daily oversight of all construction projects including management of all architects & engineering consultants, including RFI’s, submittals and construction change directives.
• Financial management of project to include development of budgets, tracking of costs, cash flow forecasting and monthly contractor requisitions.
• Establish and oversee project schedule, tracking and reporting systems for life cycle of project.
• Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of projects.
• Oversee building commissioning services, on-site inspections and project close out.
• Work closely with senior leadership to obtain project entitlements; attend meetings with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues, as needed.
• Manage procurement of project permits and approvals.
• Effectively communicate information regarding project status to senior leadership.
• Develop and own relationships with GCs and design consultants.
• Assemble and lead a team of direct reports as needed.
• Contribute to site evaluations and make recommendations for new project pursuits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering or other related field.
• 10+ years of experience working in construction management. Experience with a real estate developer or as an owners’ rep preferred. Data center experience a plus
• Experience with site development required.
• Ability to read and interpret project documents and drawings.
• Solid problem solving and analytical skills; ability to effectively react to and manage unforeseen schedules and situations with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a small team environment.
• Self‐motivated with the ability to multi‐task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work and manage a team well under pressure.
• Be able to travel to projects in the Mid-Atlantic as neededations