Real Estate Construction Director

Deutsche Post; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription coverage

Stock purchase plan

Bonus program

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Real Estate Construction Director to lead large-scale logistics real estate projects in a remote-capable role with travel up to 25–30%. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management and 10+ years in civil engineering or construction management, with strong budgeting, tendering and contract-management skills.

The role focuses on aligning regional and global construction standards, sustainability initiatives and value-engineering to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or relevant field is required.
• 10+ years of civil engineering/construction management experience.
• Knowledge of contract management, procurement, cost elimination and risk management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction activities in a dynamic, complex environment with technical knowledge across land/site evaluations, design, tendering, contract management and sustainability.
• Deliver logistics real estate projects including design, permitting, tendering, budgeting and schedule management.
• Prepare technical documents such as specifications, permit applications and tender documents.
• Represent the company with customers, authorities and contractors.
• Obtain administrative approvals and permits and ensure feasibility studies are accurate.
• Develop project budgets and oversee tender processes for general contractors and service providers.
• Report progress to internal and external stakeholders and monitor costs to meet budgets.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting / cost control

Project scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Construction Management)

Job description

Remote Opportunity with 25% travel expected.

The Real Estate Construction Director role has a national salary range of $104,000- $198,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy.

Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World?Have you often wondered how products get from point A to point B? DHL Supply Chain does just that.

Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve,and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities… we look forward to exploringcareer possibilities with you!

Job Description

To lead construction activity in a consistently changing & more complex environment requiring technical knowledge of: land site/evaluations; design; tender process; contractual appointment; contract management; tenant fit out integration; sustainability initiatives; automation equipment; product analysis; specialized storage; retrieval systems; and carbon reducing technologies. To strategically align with regional and global construction standards including sustainability efforts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new logistics real estate projects including design, permitting, tendering, program planning, budget planning, and budget/schedule management
• Prepare technical feasibility studies and coordinate technical due diligence
• Draft key technical documents (specifications, permit applications, tender documents, contract appointments)
• Represent the company in front of customers, potential customers, governmental authorities and general contractors
• Obtaining of administrative approvals and permits
• Take a leading position in relation to feasibility studies and comments on the technical solutions
• Prepare project development budgets
• Supervise the solicitation (tender) process for the general contractor and other professional services providers
• Report on the progress of the development to internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor of project costs while anticipating corrective actions aiming at meeting the projects’ budgets
• Coordination with internal project and technical managers and external experts
• Consult / provide value-engineering during solution development phase (e.g., proposals phase) to determine the best option for the client

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. - Construction Management or relevant degree), required
• Warehouse/Industrial Construction/Facility Management Experience
• 10+ years of experience in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar field
• Must be able to travel 25-30%
• Thorough knowledge of construction processes, methods, materials, and standards is necessary
• The ability to plan, organize, coordinator and control large-scale projects
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• It is beneficial to have a solid understanding of contract management, procurement, cost elimination and risk management aspects of construction.

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.