Director of Development and Construction

Job Description:

Position Summary

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners is seeking an exceptional Director of Development and Construction to join its team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Development and Construction, this person will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of site development of multiple retail/commercial projects.

This role is based on site, in the Frisco, TX office.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee entitlement process from start of project through commencement of construction and be permitted to utilize consultants, where applicable
• Create preliminary budgets for all projects
• Create and manage overall schedules for all projects
• Oversee and manage design for all sites including architectural, civil engineering, landscape design, signage, etc.
• Manage information and reporting aspects of all projects using eBuilder, including documentation control, project milestones and cost reporting for overall project through development and com-pletion of construction
• Manage outside consultants assigned to specific projects, this includes: Geotech consultant; Environmental engineers; Architects; Civil Engineers; Surveyors; Sign Vendors; and Attorneys, as required for entitlement work
• Travel required as necessary to support the project

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of BS in Project and/or Construction Management preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Excellent track record of on-time, in-budget performance
• Proactive & solutions-oriented; innovative
• Adapts quickly and appropriately in accordance with the constant evolution of the company and industry
• Responsive to client needs
• Collaborative
• Strong attention to detail; accurate

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in development and construction of retail/commercial buildings
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Project, as well as web-based project management software system similar to Expesite
• Travel is required as necessary to support the project

Salary

• Base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience

About Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (“GRREP”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners LLC, a global investment and advisory firm with more than $295 billion in assets under management and a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions. GRREP’s overall financial strength and stability enables us to meet our clients' growth plans in any financial environment, unlike traditional developers who may be constrained by fluctuations in traditional lending environments.

GRREP is a full-service real estate development firm offering a range of development services to our retail partners. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas (Frisco), TX, our business strategy is to provide our partners with cost-effective solutions and the expertise needed to achieve their market expansion goals.

About Us:
Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.

Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs."