LOCATION:  Indianapolis, IN or Chicago, IL

Our Client is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in in the Midwest and one of the largest publicly traded owners and operators of open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• This position creates tenant site estimates for use by Leasing, Development, Finance and Management in formulating plans and strategies for tenant and development projects.
• Updates budget as needed due to concept changes, lease negotiation changes, or as detailed plans are developed through the design process.
• Prepares building improvement and affected site work cost estimates specific to tenant deals for use by Leasing during leasing negotiation with prospective tenants.
• Provides project estimates for use in establishing construction budgets with Development for development and redevelopment of centers.
• Manages outside architectural firms in the preparation of Landlord scope of work for national tenant projects and center developments, including coordination with external and internal team members, solicitation of bids from general contractors, bid vetting, and provides support to the construction team during construction of the project. 
• Provides assistance to Project Managers in preparation of bid documents, scope review and clarifications, and change order review, as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare estimates based on tenant specific requirements to provide base cost information for use by Leasing, Finance, and Construction departments.
• Perform quantity take-off calculations and complete estimates with cost breakdowns for development and redevelopment projects.
• Review estimates with Development to ensure that the estimate conforms to the anticipated scope and provide the best possible return for the project.
• Solicit design proposals from outside architectural firms and manage the design process for Junior Boxes that are 10k square feet or larger and/or a national retailer.
• Solicit supplier and contractor pricing information.
• Periodically update budget estimates due to concept or scope changes or as detailed plans are developed through the design process.
• During the design: Analyze, review and mark up plans; identify potential constructability issues; identify scope creep resulting in potential costs impacts; evaluate project condition risk issues; make recommendations to the team to best address the above situations.
• Looks for value engineering opportunities; analyzes for alternate means and methods as site specific existing conditions dictates, evaluates alternate materials to be used on a project.
• During the construction phase: Assist the construction project manager; review RFI’s and coordinate any required design changes; review change orders as requested; coordinate design changes as a result of in field conditions.
• Assists the PreConstruction PM and Tenant Coordination PM in drawing review and scope compliance, bid document preparation, bid solicitation, bid proposal review.
• Assist in updating historical cost records and pricing data base.
• Provides estimating assistance to the project team.
• Outside architectural firms report directly to this position.
• Assist with oversight of Project Mangers, PreConstruction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience in estimating and the management of design projects, preferably in the retail or commercial development field. Mixed-use construction experience desired.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Bluebeam and estimating software.
• Understanding of building materials, construction methods, and budgets.
• Read, interpret, and understand building and site construction documents.
• Sound working knowledge of project management principles.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from various managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intense work environment.
• Some travel is required.

About Poline Search Partners

Poline Search Partners is an international executive search firm specializing in the shopping center industry. We serve property owners, developers, retailers and service providers who are seeking remarkable talent and work to align them with candidates who are eager for new growth opportunities. Since 1979, our team has been connecting companies and candidates with a commitment to integrity and client satisfaction—making us the industry’s most trusted leader in recruitment.

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