Construction Director

The ideal candidate will be an active, hands-on professional with deep expertise in the logistics market, particularly in the Madrid and Catalunya area, and with broader knowledge of the Spanish market. The candidate should possess significant experience in due diligence, design, permitting, procurement, and project delivery, specifically in the logistics sector.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procure and manage due diligence works on potential sites.
• Collaborate with the architecture team to prepare feasibility designs for future projects.
• Procure the construction works of new projects and build and maintain strong relationships with reliable contractors and vendors.
• Oversee Construction Projects: Manage new-construction and remodeling projects, ensuring activities are coordinated and aligned with the project's overall goals and objectives.
• Leadership and Quality Assurance: Provide direction to general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors during groundwork and throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that all quality standards are met.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with engineers, architects, and other project teams to ensure proper coordination and alignment across all phases of the project.
• Budget and Resource Management: Prepare and manage estimates, budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Problem-Solving and Issue Mitigation: Identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction challenges, ensuring that the project moves forward efficiently.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all legal regulations, building and safety codes, and other relevant requirements throughout the project.
• Site Visits and Inspections: Conduct regular site visits, including pre-construction walks, in-progress reviews, and closeouts, while actively participating in coordination and status meetings.
• Quality Assurance and Safety: Perform quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring a safe working environment and that tools and equipment meet the required standards.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain and update documents related to our projects and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Assist and oversee the property management team on the day-to-day technical issues of the Spanish portfolio.
• Liaison with occupiers through all stages of the development and into the lease period.