Vice President , U.S. Logistics Development

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage various development projects for the Ares East Coast industrial real estate portfolio.
• Lead the development, redevelopment, construction, capital expenditure and tenant improvement process.
• Partner with Market Leaders, Market Representatives and Development/Construction members on due diligence and budgeting for land acquisition, new developments, redevelopments, construction, and building acquisitions/dispositions.
• Prepare, implement, and oversee project level budgets of DCT Industrial assets and implement an annual budget and capital improvement plan in coordination with property management group.
• Manage the land acquisition due diligence activities for development projects including processing of all required entitlements and permits.
• Prepare related comprehensive scopes of work and manage design of site development, shell building, and exterior improvement projects.
• Oversee the financial underwriting, quarterly projections and development reporting activities for the assigned region.
• Coordinate with Market Leaders to support Investment Committee presentations.
• Provide technical assistance and advisement for acquisition due diligence.
• Direct capital and tenant improvements while consistently maintaining strong tenant and employee relationships.
• Responsible for ensuring customer needs, capital improvements, and financial performance goals are met while maintaining the physical condition of the assets.
• Prepare comprehensive scopes of work and manage design of capital improvement projects in coordination with property management.
• Prepare cost estimates for the scope of work utilizing quantities, proposals, historical information and general unit pricing knowledge.
• Prepare contractor bid packages and upon receipt, analyze for adherence to design, quantities, qualifications, and costs as compared to preliminary analysis and budget.
• Provide value engineering options where possible.
• Provide technical guidance for projects that are generated and managed by property management and third-party managers.
• Manage design process and hire architect and/or engineering professionals to provide detailed scope of work and manage projects within budget and schedule.
• Manage the overall construction process to include obtaining necessary permits or required jurisdictional documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in development and/or construction management required.
• Proven project management experience with an established track record of success required.
• Deep knowledge of local and national building codes and processes which effect design and development required.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring capabilities required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project applications, or other scheduling software required.
• Confidence and ability to work independently, yet within a highly collaborative environment required.
• Excellent technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to effectively lead and mentor direct reports as assigned required.
• Strong leadership and articulate/polished communication skills (listening, verbal & written) required.
• Outgoing, confident, and likeable personality with ability to motivate, mentor and communicate well with employees, customers and other outside contacts required.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ACAD or drawing software preferred.

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