Company Overview:
The Lexvest Group is a privately held real estate development, investment, and advisory company headquartered in Maynard, MA. We focus on value-add and opportunistic real estate projects in all commercial real estate segments – with extensive experience in mill redevelopment, industrial, office, hospitality, and multi-family residential product types.
We currently own and operate a commercial portfolio of approximately 750,000 square feet – home to over 100 businesses in north central Massachusetts and the north west 495 corridor. The Lexvest Group also owns and operates a diverse hospitality portfolio in Cape Cod, Massachusetts .
Position Overview:
As Director of Construction, you will act as the Lexvest’s representative, manage all activities associated with the construction, which will range from small interior improvements, major capital improvement projects, to large full renovation projects all while adhering to the project schedule, budget, and executive team ownership requirements. You will work with the Construction Manager who will help support you and your projects.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and facilitate general construction activities.
- Assist in preparation of project budget estimates.
- Interface with the company’s operations, facilities, and executive teams and assist in brainstorming, idea generation, problem solving, and general planning as well as review pricing and consultant/construction contracts.
- Contract and Schedule subcontractors and laborers.
- Monitor and review subcontractors' work as it relates to budget, schedule, and quality and problem solve in the field with the trades to keep projects moving forward.
- Prepare construction updates for ownership.
- Maintain and monitor the progress of punch lists.
- Control project documentation and historical data regarding construction.
- Assist Owner and/or tenants in space planning, budget preparation, material selection, cost estimating, construction contracts and cost monitoring.
- Encourage and maintain a safe working job site.
Qualifications:
General construction license in Massachusetts. Director of Construction to use license for project permits and company will provide the appropriate and agreed upon insurance.
- Demonstrate understanding and successful application of general construction terminology and processes.
- Read and interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications and manage subcontractors work to plans.
- Analyze and interpret various types of data in order to draw conclusions and solve problems.
- Interact with tenants, customers, and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
- Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies.
- Compose business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using proper format, punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
- Demonstrate strong initiative.
- Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff and contractors.
- Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 10 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Construction License (Required)
Work Location: On the road