Director of Tenant Improvements & Construction

Prism Places, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Places, Inc. seeks a Director of Construction & Tenant Coordination to oversee landlord construction, tenant improvements, and capital projects across retail and mixed-use properties.

You will lead projects from lease negotiations through tenant delivery, opening, and closeout, working with leasing teams, tenants, architects, and contractors. The role demands 7–10+ years in commercial construction and strong knowledge of leases, permits, and closeout processes.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction, tenant coordination, real estate development, or related work.
• Demonstrated experience leading landlord work, tenant improvements, and capital projects in retail, shopping centers, or mixed-use properties.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Experience representing commercial property owners or managers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review letters of intent, leases, work letters, and construction exhibits to identify landlord and tenant obligations, feasibility, risks, and schedules.
• Provide lease outline drawings (LODs), site plans, construction information, and preliminary landlord work estimates to support leasing transactions.
• Coordinate tenant onboarding and distribute welcome packages, Tenant Criteria Manuals, shell drawings, prior improvement plans, and CAD files.
• Develop landlord work scopes, budgets, schedules, and requests for proposals; engage architects, engineers, contractors, and signage vendors.
• Prepare and administer construction contracts and change orders; coordinate permit submittals, addressing, access, and inspections with Construction & Tenant Coordination and local agencies.
• Lead preconstruction meetings; oversee landlord work and monitor tenant construction for compliance with approved plans, schedules, and site requirements.
• Conduct site walks and punch-list reviews; obtain and review closeout documents and process tenant improvement allowance requests.

Skills

Construction budgeting

Estimating

Procurement

Contract administration

Change orders

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering/Real Estate

Tools

MS Office

Construction PM tools

Job description

Prism Places, Inc. seeks a Director of Construction & Tenant Coordination to oversee landlord construction, tenant improvements, and capital projects across retail and mixed-use properties.

You will lead projects from lease negotiations through tenant delivery, opening, and closeout, working with leasing teams, tenants, architects, and contractors. The role demands 7–10+ years in commercial construction and strong knowledge of leases, permits, and closeout processes.