What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director position at Macro?
MACRO, A Savills Company
Macro is a quality-driven project management consulting firm serving the corporate, educational, healthcare, hospitality, retail, non-profit institutional and commercial/residential real estate development sectors. Our corporate culture is a pure meritocracy, where attitude is just as important as technical ability. We reward creative thinking, and wildly applaud new perspective, appreciating efforts even when things do not go as planned.
Associate Director
Exciting opportunity for an experienced construction Project Manager with at least 9 years of experience managing the full life cycle of a variety of projects, from conception to move-in. We are looking for a driven and passionate leader that can inspire collaboration and teamwork. This position is based in Chicago. Macro is the home for unique, confident and well-skilled individuals to be a key part of our dynamic growing team. The ideal candidate will be sharp, able to think on their feet, an efficient and productive team member, and enjoy helping team members thrive.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee all phases of design and construction
• Manage all vendors, consultants and sub-contractors involved with the project
• Create and implement the project schedule and budget, cost and quality
• Anticipate project challenges and provide solutions in real time
• Maintain client relationships and develop a network within the industry
• Lead project team members and direct project activities
• Support senior team members with project-related communications
• Travel may be required at times
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field. Please note that this position is not suited for those with an IT focused background.
• 9 years of experience with demonstrable knowledge of design/construction methodologies and processes with on-site experience
• Experience managing others and fostering client relationships with a wide variety of personality types
• Strong strategic thinker and juggler of tasks
• Demonstrable knowledge of design and construction methodologies and processes
• Experience with planning, due-diligence, acquisitions, lease negotiations, design development, and reviewing design documentation for completeness and consistency with client’s objectives
• Experience with developing proposals
• Confident with contract negotiation
• Experience with managing the permitting process, construction/renovation, landlord/tenant fit-out, and commissioning and occupancy
• Advanced MS Office skills
Salary : $150,000 - $170,000
