What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Data Center Development & Construction position at AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS?
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The Vice President, Development & Construction will coordinate the daily activities involved with the design, construction and development of commercial projects. This position reports directly to the Senior VP of Data Center Development and Construction. The individual will interact with tenants, contractors, architects, designers, consultants, public agency staff and plan reviewers, capital partners and other project stakeholders as necessary.
The incumbent will be directly responsible for management of project budgets, scheduling, consultant and contractor selection and overall delivery and performance of development and building improvement projects. It is anticipated and expected that the incumbent will have the skills and experience to manage building repositioning and development projects
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop project budgets and manage costs to remain within budget constraints. Also prepare and manage project schedules including negotiation and resolution of critical path conflicts.
- Develop and implement RFP requirements for project bids and review bidders' qualifications, analyze bids and negotiate contracts as required. Oversee contracts and agreements and enforce provisions as necessary. Manage development and construction consultant activities during the entire project lifecycle.
- Coordinate TI projects with prospective and current tenants while supporting and advancing tenant relations and company objectives.
- Plan and schedule work over the course of one or several months; defines tasks, priorities and work schedules in order to meet overall objectives of broadly defined work assignments.
- Become proficient in AREP’s job cost tracking software and utilize it to monitor project progress and cost compliance. Process project invoices as needed in support of job costing.
- Report on project status to Managing Director as required but no less than weekly.
- Help ensure that the organization is in compliance with local, state and Federal laws, permits and safety regulations.
- Contribute to ongoing improvements to departmental processes and workflows.
- Participate in the due diligence process and evaluation of proposed developments and existing building acquisitions.
- Understand and drive zoning and re-zoning efforts including coordination of legal counsel, civil engineers and other professionals in pursue of greenfield and brownfield acquisitions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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