VP of Construction Services

The Michaels Organization; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic VP of Construction Services to lead project development across their U.S. region. This role is pivotal in overseeing all phases of construction, from pre-construction to project close-out. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large residential projects, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative approach to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. Join a passionate team that is dedicated to creating communities and making a positive impact through innovative construction solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Match

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• 10-20 years managing large residential multi-family or student housing projects.
• Experience in development firms with in-house construction teams or GCs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of project development including pre-construction and construction.
• Negotiate and manage construction contracts and budgets.
• Develop relationships with general contractors in the Multi-Family sector.

Skills

Construction Software Proficiency

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in related field

Job description

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The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate, offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. Our teammates strive to create communities that lift lives—focusing on housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. We are proud of our passionate team and our commitment to making a difference every day.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Construction Services-Regional will oversee all phases of project development within their assigned U.S. region, including pre-construction, construction, and project close-out/transition to management. Responsibilities include managing schedule, budget, value engineering, constructability reviews, coordination with leasing, operations, and maintenance teams, attending meetings (virtually and in person), traveling to project sites, negotiating contracts, reviewing pay requisitions, managing hard costs, preparing reports, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. The role also supports the Development Team and business growth through active engagement.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with regional developers and financial analysts on development opportunities related to hard costs.
2. Participate in RFQs/RFPs as needed.
3. Oversee preconstruction activities, including procuring and managing consultants and general contractors.
4. Negotiate and manage construction contracts, including Lump Sum or Guaranteed Max contracts.
5. Support developers and financial analysts with hard cost and construction duration estimates.
6. Conduct constructability reviews and value engineering during preconstruction.
7. Monitor and maintain hard cost contingency budgets during construction.
8. Oversee construction activities as required.
9. Respond to owner inquiries regarding pay requisitions, RFIs, submittals, schedule, budget, change orders, quality, and safety.
10. Maintain a database of general contractors and regional construction costs.
11. Develop relationships with general contractors in the Multi-Family and Student Housing sectors.
12. Identify potential design and construction disputes or claims.
13. Drive project responsibilities such as utility connections to prevent delays.
14. Implement Michaels-MSL Design and Construction Standards across projects.
15. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience: 10-20 years managing large residential multi-family or student housing projects, with roles such as Director or Project Executive. Experience in development firms with in-house construction teams or GCs with multifamily experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or Management.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in construction software and review/interpretation.
• Team leadership and facilitation skills.
• Decisive, independent, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and transparent approach.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience managing projects with budgets over one million dollars.

Working Conditions

This role reports to the corporate office but may be remote within the assigned region. Travel to project sites and meetings is required, with flexibility for time zone differences.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range reflects targeted base pay, influenced by location, skills, experience, and education. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with match, education assistance, and more. We support professional growth and community involvement.

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Additional Information

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other