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The Assistant Vice President in Construction Services will play a critical leadership role in conducting physical and environmental due diligence and overseeing the execution of construction projects across the portfolio. This individual will support strategic planning, project delivery, contractor management, and quality assurance, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. The AVP will collaborate cross-functionally with acquisitions and asset management to drive operational excellence and mitigate construction risk.
Job Responsibility:
Implement Heitman’s established procedures for environmental and physical due diligence on existing properties prior to acquisition
Hire and monitor third-party consultants, analyze and disseminate findings, and assess impacts against original underwriting
Proactively identify and resolve issues uncovered during due diligence, recommend practical solutions to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with investment objectives
Monitor development projects, including monthly construction progress reviews, pay applications, schedule tracking, change order approvals, budget adherence, and quality control
In conjunction with third-party consultants, verify accuracy of hard and soft budgets, review and approve development plans, specifications, development agreements, and construction contracts
Assist the Debt Group with property loan due diligence and support the team in managing general contractors, construction managers, and third-party consultants
Coordinate communication, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets
Periodically inspect properties under development and active acquisition due diligence to verify physical condition, adequacy of construction, and compliance with approved scope and cost
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience in MEP design, Architectural design, Construction Project Management or related field
Architectural, Engineering, Environmental, or Construction Management degree with relevant real estate experience
Ability to explain technical matters in a way nontechnical colleagues can understand
Interest in real estate transactions, development and property operations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Excel and Word
Highly organized, responsive, and deadline driven with an ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments simultaneously
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non-expired driver’s license
Nice to have:
Working in a consulting services related field pertaining to construction and design forensics is a plus