Vice President of Construction

Workforce.miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary and Performance bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employer Match 401k

Employer-paid life and disability

Job summary

Related Group is seeking a VP of Construction to oversee luxury condominium projects across South Florida. You will collaborate with Development, Construction, and executive teams throughout all project phases, traveling to active sites as needed and staying closely aligned with corporate leadership.

The role requires leading multi-site construction, ensuring budgets, schedules, and contractual obligations are met, while guiding the project teams and stakeholders toward timely delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/engineering/architecture or related field, or equivalent.
• 15–20 years of experience in construction, development, project management, or a related field.
• Experience with budgets, schedules, contracts, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to active sites throughout South Florida.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Development team on projects from early planning through construction.
• Support preconstruction activities including budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, permitting, procurement, and construction planning.
• Help ensure projects are properly prepared before entering construction.
• Coordinate with development partners, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage and monitor multiple condominium projects across South Florida during the construction process.
• Track project schedules, budgets, progress, and milestones; maintain regular contractor communication.
• Visit active job sites to understand progress and field conditions while based in the corporate office.
• Identify issues and coordinate with teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Support contract administration and operations through the project lifecycle.
• Provide updates to executive leadership on project decisions, risks, and deliverables.
• Oversee close-out activities including inspections, punch lists, turnover, and final close-out.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Founded in 1979, Related Group has evolved from an affordable housing developer into a global leader in sophisticated metropolitan living, renowned for its iconic designs, groundbreaking partnerships, and museum-quality art installations. Over 45 years, Related has built, rehabilitated, and managed over 110,000 units, earning its place as one of the most prolific names in real estate. Today, the company is in its most significant expansion yet, with more than 90 active developments across the U.S. and Latin America, spanning luxury condominiums, market-rate rentals, mixed-use centers, and affordable properties. Led by the Pérez family and a team of the industry's top veterans, Related continues to push the industry bar higher, delivering innovative residential communities that positively transform cities, forge new trails and improve quality of life across all demographics.

Position Summary

The VP of Construction will support the Condominium Division's portfolio of luxury condominium projects across South Florida, working closely with the Development, Construction, and executive teams throughout all phases of a project.

This is primarily a corporate-based role, with regular travel to active job sites. The position will oversee and coordinate multiple projects at different stages, including development, preconstruction, construction, contract operations, project close-out, Warranty process, and association settlement.

The VP of Construction will serve as an important link between the Development team and the onsite Construction team, helping ensure that projects are properly planned, contracts and budgets are managed, construction stays on track, and issues are identified and addressed quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Development team on projects from early planning through construction.
• Support preconstruction activities including budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, permitting, procurement, and construction planning.
• Help ensure projects are properly prepared before entering construction.
• Coordinate with development partners, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Construction Oversight

• Manage and monitor multiple condominium projects across South Florida throughout the construction process.
• Track project schedules, budgets, progress, and key milestones.
• Maintain regular communication with general contractors and project teams.
• Visit active job sites regularly to understand progress and field conditions, while remaining primarily based in the corporate office.
• Identify issues and coordinate with the appropriate teams to keep projects moving forward.

Contract Operations

• Support contract administration and operations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and track contracts, scopes of work, change orders, pay applications, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and contractors on contract-related issues and approvals.
• Help ensure project commitments, costs, and changes are properly documented and managed.

Project Coordination

• Serve as a key point of coordination between the Development team, onsite Construction team, contractors, consultants, and leadership.
• Maintain visibility across multiple projects and provide regular updates to the EVP of Construction and Condo President.
• Track key project decisions, deadlines, risks, and outstanding items.
• Escalate issues when necessary and help develop solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Close-Out

• Support projects through inspections, punch lists, turnover, and final close-out.
• Coordinate with the Development and onsite Construction teams to ensure projects are ready for completion and unit delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 15-20 years of experience in construction, development, project management, or a related field.
• Understanding of the construction process from preconstruction through completion.
• Experience working with construction budgets, schedules, contracts, and project documentation.Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and follow up on issues.
• Ability to work effectively with Development teams, contractors, consultants, and senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel regularly to active construction sites throughout South Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a real estate developer or development company.
• Experience with condominium, multifamily, or luxury residential projects.
• Experience in both development/preconstruction and construction.
• Familiarity with construction contracts and contract administration.
• Knowledge of South Florida construction and development processes.

Benefits As a Related Employee

• Base Salary and Performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, legal services, flexible spending account.
• Employer Match Commuter Benefits.
• The benefits package includes 100 percent employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employer Matching 401k.
• Upward Mobility
• Employee Engagement and Wellness programs.
• Company-paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Time.
• Opportunities for Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement.

The Related Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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