Design & Construction Director - Real Estate Dev

Comunilife Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Comunilife Inc. seeks an experienced Director of Design and Construction to lead design, construction, and capital improvements for its growing real estate portfolio in New York City.

Reporting to the Vice President of Real Estate Development, the role will oversee contractors, consultants, and staff to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. The candidate will manage design reviews, cost estimates, and due diligence, while coordinating with lenders and joint venture partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in architecture or construction.
• Degree in architecture, engineering or a construction-related field is required.
• Experience administering residential projects in New York City preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and teams across design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, construction and capital improvements for Comunilife's portfolio.
• Manage contractors, consultants, architects, and staff to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Review contracts, design sets, cost estimates and due diligence items for constructability and operations.
• Develop construction timelines and cost estimates; ensure on-time delivery of milestones.
• Attend design meetings with lenders, architects and engineers; coordinate with partners.
• Visit construction sites weekly to address issues and ensure quality.

Skills

Design & Construction

Contract Management

Budgeting & Scheduling

Vendor/Consultant Management

MWBE Compliance

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field

Job description

Comunilife Inc. seeks an experienced Director of Design and Construction to lead design, construction, and capital improvements for its growing real estate portfolio in New York City.

Reporting to the Vice President of Real Estate Development, the role will oversee contractors, consultants, and staff to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. The candidate will manage design reviews, cost estimates, and due diligence, while coordinating with lenders and joint venture partners.