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Director, Construction

R0109366 City Office Philadelphia Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.

Job Responsibilities

Join our dynamic construction team as a Director, Construction, where you will play a pivotal role in establishing an in-house general contracting team. In this key position, you will be the driving force behind the successful execution of our construction projects. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness in every phase. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned construction leader with a track record of excellence to be a part of our innovative construction endeavors where your skills will shape the future of our construction team.


JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Responsibilities

  • Takes an active role in and guides projects and project teams in each phase of construction. Oversees the day-to-day progress of projects from pre-construction through delivery.
  • Conducts project site inspections to monitor progress and support project-assigned team members. Steps in as needed to address and resolve issues and problems, and recommends, approves, and implements modifications to the project plans, schedule, staffing, or budget as needed.
  • Promotes the Company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through personal actions and mentoring others.
  • Prepares and distributes bid packages, reviews and evaluates bids and proposals from suppliers, vendors, and sub-contractors, develops, negotiates, and approves contracts for selected contractors, sub-contractors, and other service providers needed to complete the project work.
  • Manages the RFI, submittal, and change order processes. Reviews and recommends change orders or amendments to the specifications, blueprints, and plans when appropriate, and ensures related documents and budgets are amended as needed to reflect changes to the project specifications.
  • Direct value engineering/constructability review efforts to achieve efficiencies in construction cost control.
  • Develops and maintains project budgets and timelines as required for each project to ensure overall project deliverables are met.
  • Oversees the subcontractor and owner pay application process. For 3rd party work, reviews, corrects, and makes recommendations to architects/development for general contractor pay applications.
  • Maintains exceptional relationships with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, design partners and other team members. Drives subcontractor performance to ensure high quality work is produced in adherence to budget and schedule.
  • Communicates with key business leaders, owners and partners to provide updates on the status of projects, surface and address concerns, and plan specific actions as needed to ensure the on-time and on-budget completion of the projects. Able to effectively communicate the project’s vision and goals.
  • Leads and prepares agendas for various meetings such as project planning meetings, project review meetings and OAC meetings.
  • Develops and supervises team members by interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees, and manages their performance in accordance with Company policies, values, and business practices. Assigns team members and sub-contractors to construction projects.
  • Provides strategic leadership and shares technical expertise with team members to achieve performance goals and company objectives. Delivers ongoing feedback, direction and guidance to ensure a motivated, productive workforce.
  • Establishes improvement programs by assessing current processes and procedures with the goal of increasing profit while still maintaining quality.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience working on 10+ ground up construction projects with exposure to initial construction through delivery.
  • 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects and teams across multiple projects and inter-company collaboration.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
  • Strong, time management, leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to be highly organized, in day-to-day and long-term planning and execution, and to track and maintain complex schedules effectively.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively delegate and negotiate.

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Compensation is based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for an annual performance bonus that is based on individual and company performance.

Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for a discretionary weekly, monthly and/or quarterly bonus based on budget.

Greystar seeks to attract, recruit, advance and retain top talent. Greystar’s compensation strategy is tailored to appropriately reward the skillset and experience that a team member will bring to the organization.

Robust Benefits Offered for Full-time Team Members:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

  • 401(k) with Company Match (eligibility required) 

  • Short-term & Long-term Disability

  • Critical Illness/Accident/Hospital Indemnity Plans

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Generous Paid Time Off: Time off benefits include vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time and parental leave

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Greystar team member? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Creative
  • Decision Making
  • Conceptual
  • Imaginative
  • Industrious
  • Leadership

Benefits

Healthcare

Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental and vision insurance plan options

Retirement Planning

Flexible Spending Accounts and Employer-matched 401(k) plans are offered

Paid Time Off

Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child

Professional Development

Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs

Employee Assistance
Program

Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you

Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.

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