Vice president of construction job description

As a Vice President, Construction Management, you will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of multiple, complex construction projects within your region. On a daily basis, you will promote and facilitate a collaborative effort between Equity Residential's Construction Management and Development teams, Equity Development Partners, Asset Managers, Operations, and General Contractors to ensure long-term hold-oriented design decisions are executed and construction issues are resolved appropriately. You will be responsible for all construction operations consisting of overall budgeting, cost control, construction design, product quality and management of the design consultants within your region. Additionally, you will develop site logistics, construction scheduling, and sequencing, as well as coordinate staff, consultants, contractors, jurisdictional agencies and utilities to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.
WHO YOU ARE

* A Leader. You build effective teams and provide direction to help those teams achieve goals and operate cooperatively and cohesively.
* A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear, articulate, and effective, demonstrating your ability to interact with all levels and helping you connect well with others.
* Organized, Efficient, and Accountable. You have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering quality work. You multitask well, re-prioritize accordingly, and meet deadlines consistently. Above all, you are flexible and able to juggle the needs of changing priorities of the business.
* Analytical and Creative. You are comfortable analyzing and deciphering data, and evaluating trends. You've got strong quantitative skills and you know how to apply them accordingly. You also like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and embrace the day-to-day construction management activities that challenge you to live in the gray.
* A Solution-Oriented Team Player. You enjoy partnering with others -whether internal or external- in order to get work done and deliver great results. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments.
* Decisive. You have a sense of urgency to drive great results, are precise with executing your work, and have successfully demonstrated your ability to effectively influence others.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Evaluate, manage, and oversee the development and construction of multiple projects, from design through final project completion.
* Effectively partner with internal and external Developers to direct and perform due diligence, design, value engineer and attain project approvals, including all products and materials.
* Review and evaluate consultant, vendor, and contractor agreements and change orders as prepared by Development and Construction Managers.
* Initiate and maintain effective communication and documentation with management personnel, including Operations, Asset Management, Construction Services and other internal departments that have input or may be impacted by the projects throughout the development and construction process.
* Manage and professionally develop Assistant Vice President of Construction Management and/or Construction Manager(s), along with directing contractors and consultants throughout the construction progress.
* Work with development team on future projects, providing accurate cost/feasibility information, monitoring planning and design for budget conformity and project constructability, and leading contractor selection process.
* Prepare, negotiate, and finalize detailed and complex construction contracts (GMPs) with EQR Legal Department for review and final approval by Senior VP-Construction Management.
* Provide detailed attention and approval to General Contractor staffing, phasing plans, and construction schedule, reporting to Project team on process.
* Evaluate and approve critical path schedules from contractors, including required updates and any recovering schedules.
* Ensure timely recognition of potential issues, adequately implementing action plans to resolve conflicts with minimal interruption to schedules or cost impacts to projects.
* Receive, inspect, and approve all progress reports, costs, payment schedules, and all reports of the project team.
* Conduct meetings with key Development and Construction personnel and consultants on the construction progress and enact any necessary changes.
* Participate in design meetings, providing pre-construction input on cost, design, schedule and construction means and methods, including the use of General Contractor input for validation of assumptions.
* Support and coordinate compliance with FHA and ADA requirements, and compliance with local jurisdictional requirements associated with the projects.
* Ensure maintenance of complete project records including contract, change order files, project reports, schedules, budget/cost reports, contractor/subcontractor information, plans, specifications and other logs, milestone inspections and field reports.
* Provide support to effectively achieve project completion, acceptance and turnover to internal operations in a timely manner, including final review and approval of all invoices/payment requests - ensuring all payments are within contracted/budgeted accounts and that work has been performed to Equity standards.
* Monitor construction market conditions and maintain historical data on materials, and general contractor/subcontractor construction cost.
* Act as an effective owner liaison with all building officials and governmental agencies.

Continually investigate and research new means of construction, new products and building materials to ensure we are leading the industry in delivering the highest quality product for the most economical cost.

Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. It means striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together.

Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets - New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver - provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, as evidenced by our employee engagement scores and customer loyalty ratings. That's why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can Live Remarkably, and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to thrive.

Equity Rewards

When you join Equity Residential, you won't be treated as simply another employee - you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing.

We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That's why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects. In addition to your next job, you can also find your next home with us! Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%. Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

Equity Values

At Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value - in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive.

All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.

Thornton Tomasetti provides engineering design, investigation and analysis services to clients worldwide on projects of every size and level of complexity. We are a growing 1500+ person firm with 10 practices: Structural Engineering, Forensics, Applied Science, Renewal, Resilience, Construction Engineering, Protective Design and Security, Facade Engineering, Sustainability and Transportation. We work on everything from landmark buildings to small-scale specialty structures, from the historic to the high performing, while balancing multiple objectives, including form, function, schedule, sustainability, constructability and budget. TALENT is at the core of our business.

Our Construction Engineering practice helps developers, contractors, designers, fabricators and erectors efficiently and effectively move projects from initial concept to completion through early involvement in the design process. We are a leading fundamental change in how the AEC community approaches project delivery. Our trademarked Advanced Project Delivery (APD) service brings construction engineering and detailing into the early phases of design. This early integration of structural design and detailing gives contractors more detailed information months sooner than with conventional delivery.

We are seeking a driven Vice President to join our Practice leadership. This individual supports the growth and success of our Construction Engineering practice, with the management and delivery of complex crane and heavy lift projects, erection planning, and early involvement in the strategy and development of internal and external structural design projects.

The goals of this role will be to deliver local and national projects, with the partnership of existing clients. There will be opportunities for the development of relationships with current, but also new clients to grow the practice's revenue potential. The core areas of focus are providing structural and construction engineering services for the construction industry to clients such as fabricators, erectors, construction managers, and general contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the direction, coordination, planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects.
• Communicate with clients to understand and deliver project requirements.
• Develop new clients and revenue channels.
• Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staff according to project requirements.
• Analysis and design related to Crane, Heavy Lift, and Erection Planning and Contractor Support Services
• Manage design team members and supervise the work of engineers and draft persons.
• Direct project staff in preparing contract documents, such as drawings, specifications, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree (Master's preferred) in structural engineering or related field.
• Strong technical skills in the areas of erection engineering, stability analysis, and temporary bracing, lifting, and rigging.
• Working knowledge of current industry software, including SAP2000, Risa3-D, Revit, AutoCAD, Tekla Structures/Trimble, 3D Liftplan, Crane Planning Software, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• PE and/or SE license.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

(US Locations Only) In our culture of collaboration and innovation, we find we do our best work when we are together while minimizing the risks of COVID-19. For new hires at Thornton Tomasetti, we require COVID-19 vaccination to the extent allowed by access and permitted by government jurisdiction in your area and barring any religious or medically approved exemption.

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