Sr. Manager, Construction Services ($129,600.00 - $179,000.00)

Irvine Company Chicago; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health benefits

Job summary

Irvine Company Office Properties is seeking an experienced construction manager to lead tenant improvement and reinvestment projects within its OC portfolio. You will oversee $10M–$30M annually, manage budgets and schedules, and guide teams from concept through closeout while coordinating with tenants, leasing, architects, engineers, and contractors.

The role requires leadership, strong budgeting and bidding skills, and deep knowledge of MEP coordination, constructability reviews, and buyout

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in tenant improvements and capital upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, bidding, and scheduling processes.
• Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with AHJs, utilities, and regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead TI & reinvestment projects from concept through closeout, serving as primary liaison among tenants, leasing, property management, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and financial controls, including cost estimates, lease TI structuring, bidding, pricing approvals, invoices, and change orders.
• Oversee design and technical execution, including space planning, MEP reviews, constructability evaluations, and value engineering.
• Control schedules and construction performance, develop critical path schedules, monitor quality and progress, and manage high-volume projects.
• Mitigate risk and ensure compliance by documenting delays, protecting company interests, supporting due diligence, and managing contractor relationships.
• Drive team development and departmental support by mentoring staff and leading training.

Skills

Budgeting

Contract management

Team leadership

Financial controls

Communication

Risk mitigation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Project

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for tenant improvement, capital upgrades, and reinvestment construction management within the Irvine Company Office Properties OC portfolio. Oversee approximately $10M to $30M 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 environments. 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.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for tenant improvement, capital upgrades, and reinvestment construction management within the Irvine Company Office Properties OC portfolio. Oversee approximately $10M to $30M 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 environments. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead TI & reinvestment projects from concept through closeout, serving as primary liaison among tenants, leasing, property management, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Manage budgets, contracts, and financial controls, including cost estimates, lease TI structuring, bidding, pricing approvals, invoices, and change orders
• Oversee design and technical execution, including space planning, engineered drawing review (MEP), constructability reviews, and value engineering
• Control schedules and construction performance, developing critical path schedules, monitoring quality and progress, and managing high-volume, complex projects
• Mitigate risk and ensure compliance by documenting delays/exposures, protecting company interests, supporting due diligence, and administering contractor relationships
• Drive team development and departmental support by mentoring staff, leading training, supporting strategic initiatives, and serving as a construction resource across departments
  

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
  

Preferred Years Of Relevant Work Experience

• 7 - 10 years
  

Additional Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of all financial aspects related to tenant and capital improvement construction, including value-engineering, proposals, budgets, pay applications, and tenant billings
• Proficient knowledge of commercial MEP engineering and construction document plan review
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office, Google Office Suite, MS Project, and Bluebeam
• Experience dealing with AHJs, utilities, and other 3rd parties to obtain approvals and coordinate work
• This position, depending on physical location, may require:
• 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: $129,600.00 - $179,000.00

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.