Construction Lead

Job Description

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is responsible for managing WeWork capital projects by overseeing the following.
Schedule Management

• Collaborate with internal team members to validate construction duration and develop overall project schedule
• Drive general contractors to maintain schedule, including pre- and post-construction activities
• Coordinate with general contractors and vendors to supply and install FF&E as scheduled
• Work with internal WeWork teams, general contractors, and local municipalities to obtain permits and schedule inspections as scheduled
• Coordinate with landlords to ensure on-time delivery of lease required scope
  

Cost Management

• Communicate potential value engineering opportunities to internal WeWork team members
• Generate budgets
• Bid management and general contractor selection
• Manage the change order process
• Procure purchase orders and pay general contractor and vendor invoices on time
  

Quality Management

• Ensure general contractors adhere to plans and specifications
• Ensure delivery of high-quality finished product to maintain WeWork brand standards
• Manage punchlist and project closeout processes
  

Expectations: The successful candidate is expected to be a well-rounded and flexible individual who can meet the following expectations.

• Proactively communicate risks and opportunities regarding constructability or cost, quality, and schedule concerns to internal WeWork team members
• Ability to “size up” construction progress or obstacles in the moment and provide solutions
• Partner with in-house and outsourced consultants (engineers, architects, designers, etc.) on project deliverables
• Build and maintain relationships with internal team members and external resources
• Provide constructability feedback during Due Diligence phase to identify potential issues with prospective locations
• Coordinate with internal team members on project readiness prior to turnover and member move-in
  

Qualifications & Requirements: The successful candidate should meet the following requirements.

• VD&C experience preferred
• Significant construction experience working on high-end retail, hospitality, or similar projects
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with construction management/project management software (Fieldlens, Project, Smartsheet, etc)
• Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings and identify issues
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Full understanding of Microsoft Office and MS Project
  

Required Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent and prompt follow-up skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to communicate project risk quickly and concisely
• Must be able to read & speak English (preference)
  

Required Decision Making Skills

• Confident with making major decisions
• Experience in on-site risk-assessment