Dir., Construction Services ($152,600 - $215,200)

Irvine Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health benefits

Job summary

Irvine Company is seeking a seasoned Director of Construction Services to lead tenant improvements and capital upgrades within the Irvine Company Office Properties portfolio. You will oversee $30M–$50M in annual construction, directing teams through budgeting, bidding, and scheduling to meet financial and strategic objectives.

You will advise internal teams on costing, constructability, and buyout strategy while coordinating with leasing, operations and design review groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related degree.
• Ten to fifteen years of work experience in commercial office TI/construction and supervisory roles.
• Excellent people skills and ability to maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy.
• Decisive, problem-solving abilities; able to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Proficient knowledge of financial aspects related to TI/construction including budgets and pay apps.
• Proficient knowledge of commercial MEP engineering and construction document review.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Office Suite, MS Project and Bluebeam.
• Experience dealing with AHJs, utilities, and other 3rd parties; valid CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee $30M to $50M of annual construction across Irvine Company Office Properties.
• Lead teams through full lifecycle of TI and reinvestment projects and manage schedules.
• Coordinate budgeting, estimating, value engineering, bidding, contracting and purchasing.
• Provide cost/constructability input to leasing, upper management and internal teams.
• Recruit, pre-qualify subcontractors and consultants; mentor department staff.
• Prepare ROMs, manage project closeout, and ensure as-built documentation.
• Review pricing, contracts, change orders and payments for projects assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Office Suite

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Dir., Construction Services ($152,600 - $215,200)

Date: Oct 1, 2026

Property: 111 INNOVATION (0010)

Location: Irvine, CA, 92617

Division: Office (Office)

Position Summary:

Responsible for tenant improvement, capital upgrade and reinvestment construction management within the Irvine Company Office Properties OC portfolio. Oversee approximately $30M to $50M worth of annual construction. Meet project management objectives with respect to budgeting, estimating, value engineering, bidding, purchasing, contracting and scheduling of projects. Provide leadership and direction for diverse and complex functions, with ever changing environment. Will lead teams of professionals throughout the lifecycle of projects. Ensures appropriate resources are in place to achieve financial and strategic project and business objectives. Advise internal teams on TI and amenity space costing, scheduling, constructability, building materials, and construction buyout strategy.

Construction Management:

• Contract with portfolio architects, engineers, consultants and general contractors.
• Provide project direction. Conduct project meetings and ensure schedule progress with regular jobsite visits
• Manage Irvine Company Flex suite projects and provide input/strategy to internal office planning and design review teams
• Follow standard operating procedures for interaction and coordination with various internal and external groups
• Assist department leadership with recruiting and pre-qualify contractors, subcontractors and consultants in the OC market
• Train, mentor and coach department personnel
• Manage the project closeout and as-built documentation for projects assigned.
• Provide cost/constructability information to leasing team and/or upper management on TIs, capital, and reinvestment projects
• Personally run the most challenging construction projects or any size/complexity projects as needed
• Prepare costing and constructability reviews on capital, reinvestment, and shell and core projects. Prepare ROMs with and without GC input
• Act as a construction industry resource for the construction department as well as the operations, acquisitions, and leasing departments

Approvals:

• Review leasing deal sheets prior to issuance
• Review, approve, and prepare project pricing, contracts, change orders, and payments for projects assigned
• Review and approve general contractor staffing, phasing plans, and construction schedules on all projects assigned
• Review tenant-requested architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors and engage peer review consultants as needed

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related degree is preferred
• Ten to fifteen year work experience in commercial office tenant improvement construction and/or design including supervisory experience
• Must have an excellent people skills, able to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships and provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in all situations
• Decisive, strong problem-solving skills; ability to multitask, establish priorities and effective time-management
• Proficient knowledge of all financial aspects related to tenant and capital improvement construction, including value-engineering, proposal, budgets, pay applications and tenant billings
• Proficient knowledge of commercial MEP engineering and construction document plan review
• Thorough working knowledge or MS Office, Google Office Suite, MS Project, and Bluebeam
• Experience dealing with AHJs, utilities, and other 3rd parties to obtain approvals and coordinate work
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:$152,600.00 -$215,200.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us:

Irvine Company Office Properties (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio that includes more than 550 office buildings in premier locations: Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Silicon Valley, Chicago and New York.

We’ve evolved the traditional office to something much more: a modern working community. Featuring innovative workplace design, quality craftsmanship, dedicated management and a collection of memorable experiences that seamlessly combine to build a vibrant workplace community.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.