[Hiring] Real Estate Construction Director @DHL (Supply Chain)

Role Description

The Real Estate Construction Director role has a national salary range of $104,000 - $198,000. This position involves leading construction activity in a consistently changing and complex environment requiring technical knowledge of:

• Land site evaluations
• Design
• Tender process
• Contractual appointment
• Contract management
• Tenant fit-out integration
• Sustainability initiatives
• Automation equipment
• Product analysis
• Specialized storage and retrieval systems
• Carbon reducing technologies

The role also requires strategic alignment with regional and global construction standards, including sustainability efforts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new logistics real estate projects including design, permitting, tendering, program planning, budget planning, and budget/schedule management
• Prepare technical feasibility studies and coordinate technical due diligence
• Draft key technical documents (specifications, permit applications, tender documents, contract appointments)
• Represent the company in front of customers, potential customers, governmental authorities, and general contractors
• Obtain administrative approvals and permits
• Take a leading position in relation to feasibility studies and comments on the technical solutions
• Prepare project development budgets
• Supervise the solicitation (tender) process for the general contractor and other professional services providers
• Report on the progress of the development to internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor project costs while anticipating corrective actions aiming at meeting the projects’ budgets
• Coordinate with internal project and technical managers and external experts
• Consult / provide value-engineering during solution development phase (e.g., proposals phase) to determine the best option for the client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. - Construction Management or relevant degree), required
• Warehouse/Industrial Construction/Facility Management Experience
• 10+ years of experience in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar field
• Must be able to travel 25-30%
• Thorough knowledge of construction processes, methods, materials, and standards is necessary
• The ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and control large-scale projects
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Beneficial to have a solid understanding of contract management, procurement, cost elimination, and risk management aspects of construction

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
• Discounted Stock Purchase
• General Bonus Plan
• Generous PTO policy
• Competitive wages
• Excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision, and life)
• 401K plan
• Paid vacation and holidays

Company Description

DHL Supply Chain offers a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We are an equal opportunity employer.