Director of Construction - Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners

Job Description:

Position Summary

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners is seeking an exceptional Director of Construction to join its team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Development and Construction, this person will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of site and building construction for multiple retail/commercial projects. The Director of Construction position is located in Frisco, Texas.

This role will report on site in Frisco, Texas. Preference is given to local candidates, although other candidates will be considered if within an hour of a major airport.

Candidates living outside the Frisco area will be required to report under a hybrid arrangement to the Frisco, Texas office for most of their first month of training and thereafter at least once a month, for 2-3 days at a time. Travel will be approximately 50% of working time.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage construction aspect of all projects to include, but not limited to: Project Scheduling (from permitting through completion of construction); Construction contracts and administration; Routine construction meetings on and off site; Monthly pay applications and approvals; All associated project testing; Change orders; Project invoicing and cost management; and Closeout documentation
• Create preliminary budgets for all projects
• Create and manage overall schedules for all projects
• Work closely with the Director of Development to ensure that the design for all sites including architectural, civil engineering, landscape design, signage, etc. is per the lease requirements.
• Manage information and reporting aspects of all projects using Expesite, including documentation control, project milestones and cost reporting for overall project from permitting through completion of construction
• Manage outside consultants assigned to specific projects, this includes: Geotech consultant; Environmental engineers; Architects; Civil Engineers; Surveyors; and Sign Vendors
• Travel may be approximately 50% of working time
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent track record of on-time, in-budget performance
• Proactive & solutions-oriented; innovative
• Learning agile, able to adapt quickly and appropriately in accordance with the constant evolution of the company and industry
• Responsive to client needs
• Collaborative
• Strong attention to detail; accurate

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in development and construction of retail/commercial buildings
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree is required
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Project, as well as web-based project management software system similar to Expesite

Salary

• Annual base salary between $140,000 and $165,000.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.

About Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (“GRREP”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners LLC, a global investment and advisory firm with more than $295 billion in assets under management and a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions. GRREP’s overall financial strength and stability enables us to meet our clients' growth plans in any financial environment, unlike traditional developers who may be constrained by fluctuations in traditional lending environments.

GRREP is a full-service real estate development firm offering a range of development services to our retail partners. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas (Frisco), TX, our business strategy is to provide our partners with cost-effective solutions and the expertise needed to achieve their market expansion goals.

About Us:
Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.

Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs."

About Us

Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through Guggenheim Investments and Guggenheim Securities, as well as Investment Consulting, Institutional Finance, and Retail Real Estate Partners

Our Presence

We are headquartered in Chicago and New York with additional offices in St. Louis and Frisco (Dallas).