What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Construction Single Family Rental position at Mill Creek Residential?
At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.
At MCRT the Vice President of Single-Family Rental Construction will oversee a Divisional SFR construction program and be responsible for coordinating the office and field personnel in conjunction with the Division President. Additionally, this position will work closely with the MCRT SFR Development Team and be responsible for supporting preconstruction activities, maintaining relationships with partners, lenders and consultants.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
Manage the efforts of SFR MCRT Divisional construction teams.
Manage all aspects of reporting of project costs, schedule compliance and quality control using various types of reporting systems.
Participate in and take a leadership role in all aspects of the SFR development, preconstruction and construction phases of projects.
Direct value engineering efforts to achieve efficiencies in construction costing.
Oversee the bidding process, selection of and negotiations with subcontractors and vendors as needed.
Recruit, assign and manage as necessary, the operations team for the division.
Ensure the various construction operations secure and maintain all required and necessary licensing and insurance.
Participate and play an active role in construction team building.
Maintain good and proper working relationships with Associates, Subcontractors, Vendors, Consultants, Investors, Lenders and other industry counterparts.
Manage the divisional business unit as a separate division and be accountable for overall P&L, overhead and business operations.
Administer, approve and oversee divisional SFR construction management team budgets including salaries and office expenses in accordance with MCRT policies and reporting requirements.
Meet with property management as necessary to ensure appropriate product turnover quality.
Prioritize and ensure compliance with MCRT safety and risk management policies and practices.
Provide leadership, direction and guidance in construction procedures, building codes, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and safety practices.
Take a leadership role in responding immediately to emergencies and acts of God that may have impacted either projects under construction or completed.
All other duties as assigned.
Some Travel is Required
Edu ca tion an d / or E x p e ri e n c e
Bachelor’s or Post-graduate degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Business Management. Significant and applicable prior experience in a similar position may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 10 years Construction experience including business operations and preconstruction
Career focused in the construction industry, particularly high-density residential property development
Job Cost and Schedule Management
Prior Business Unit / Profit & Loss management experience is preferred.
Prior experience managing at least 4 to 6 direct reports and 2 to 4 projects simultaneously
Strong Estimating and Purchasing Experience
Skills / Specialized Kn o w ledg e
Interact with and maintains a cooperative working relationship with associates, consultants, contractors and permitting authorities using poise and diplomacy
Ability to communicate well in English both written and verbally
Maintain a calm demeanor under stress
Written communications and presentations in a professional concise manner
Comfort in speaking before an audience with confidence using appropriate communication skills / style
Comfortable with the use of consensus building as part of problem-solving
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and MS project. Competency in Procore and Textura a plus.
Strong organization, time-management, verbal and written communication skills.
Strong Estimating Experience
Purchasing Operations
About the Benefits of joining the Mill Creek Team
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
Employer sponsored short and long term disability, Life and ADD insurance
401k with employer matching
Paid time off benefits : Vacation, Sick, Holidays
Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!
People. Places. Relationships. Our tagline begins with the most important part of Mill Creek, our people. As a multifamily company focused on construction, development, acquisition, and operations of rental communities in the most desirable markets coast-to-coast, we are also committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our resident customer and our associates. We have implemented processes to support DE&I practices throughout the associate lifecycle from recruiting and hiring to ongoing training programs for career advancement. Our growth since our founding in 2011 is nothing short of remarkable – a direct reflection of our team’s contributions. We are committed to listening to our associates and focusing on continuous improvement.
For more information about our DE&I initiatives, please click here (https : / / millcreekplaces.com / 2020-esg-report / ) to review our inaugural Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report.
