Director of Construction

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Construction role will lead and manage the real estate expansion program including new store construction, new tenant delivery, store remodels, and general coordination and interaction with Property Management for owned properties. This position will manage and plan for major shopping center renovations, as well as the numerous external relationships with Tenants, municipalities, and the real estate community. This role is accomplished by working closely with the Real Estate, Legal, Construction, Property Management, and Store Operations Departments  to accomplish the goal of filling all real estate vacancies with quality tenants, including Ocean State Job Jot (“OSJL”), in quality spaces.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in property due diligence for new shopping centers after evaluation based on zoning, environmental, physical needs evaluations as well as OSJL’s strategic goals related to  access and entitlement processes.

• Partner with Leasing Manager and Legal Team on budgeting and evaluating prospective tenants as well as approving lease language and commitments.

• Partner with Regional Store Operations Management in owned plazas where new tenants are being placed.

• Partner with Property Management in each plaza where new construction is taking place.

• Plan, organize, and supervise in-house work crews, outside vendors, activities, and staff involved in the coordination and administration of new construction projects and remodels.

• Evaluate proposals and bids for all assigned projects.

• Recommend bid acceptance.

• Responsible for the approval of all budgets, contracts, invoices, and expenses.

• Interface with property managers of owned plazas within each region.

• Work with team in conducting due diligence investigations for potential acquisitions.

• Further develop and share a network of contractors for skilled trades and general maintenance work.

• Coordinate, plan, and execute construction or other capital project activities.

• Ensure that landlord requirements are fulfilled per lease terms and that deadlines are achievable.

• Perform and oversee inspections.

• Develop and implement new processes and procedures to increase efficiencies and reduce costs.

• Represent OSJL at meetings about zoning or other property real estate issues with towns and municipalities.