Tenant Construction Manager
WS Development, United States
Job Description
About WS Development
Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class installations and activations. Established in 1990, WS is a vertically-integrated company that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 20 million square feet of existing space and an additional five million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. For more information, visit www.wsdevelopment.com, call 617.232.8900 or follow WS Development on LinkedIn.
Overview
At WS, we’re passionate about building and operating places where people want to be. We are looking for Tenant Construction Managers to shepherd our tenants through the best Design amp; Construction process. Our goal is to combine white glove customer service with construction and design expertise to help our tenants open unique and beautiful stores at our properties.
What You’ll Do amp; What to Expect
This is a highly visible role within the organization which requires an individual who can communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, manage demanding schedules, and meet critical deadlines. Tenant Construction Managers can expect daily interaction with cross-functional team members from our WS Construction, Development, Leasing, and Lease Compliance departments, as well as being the main point of contact with Tenants and their respective Consultants and Contractors. More specifically, the Tenant Construction Manager is an integral part of the WS Construction team, responsible for the overall management of the entire Tenant Fit Out process, from initial Lease negotiations, pre-design, design, permitting, construction and cost-out of Tenant projects in the company’s portfolio.
This position will be responsible for:
1. Support Studio to create design standards for each retail center.
2. Create construction criteria for each retail center with Construction and Development Project Managers.
3. Collaborate with Leasing on deal negotiation, prepare construction work letters to specify Landlord and Tenant deliverables, and determine milestone lease dates.
4. Assist Construction Project Managers on the development of budgets and schedules for Landlord deliverables for each Tenant deal.
5. Develop a reasonable project schedule with Tenants for the entire design and construction process.
6. Review all Tenant plans, while facilitating the internal reviews of Construction, Development and Studio to ensure that each set of drawings meet the lease requirements, city/state requirements and WS design standards.
7. Track key Tenant Lease dates with Lease Compliance and present a periodic status report to cross-functional team.
8. Complete Landlord delivery requirements by specific lease dates.
9. Manage Tenant possession and turnover possession of premises at time of delivery.
10. Monitor Tenant construction progresses on time, within budget and in a manner that strengthens the firm’s relationship with the Tenants and other external stakeholders.
11. Do whatever else it takes to get Tenants open!
Requirements
Tenant Construction Managers must be able to provide high quality service to all Tenants while simultaneously managing a high volume of details. We are looking for candidates with:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management is preferred
• 3+ years of equivalent work experience
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally and nationally
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Prior experience with AutoCAD and cost estimating is beneficial
• Strong written, verbal and time management skills are critical