YOUR ROLE
Responsible for directly engaging in a variety of project and construction work including defining tenant improvement specifications for leased buildings, analyzing bids for construction of build-to-suit buildings, and leading restoration and exit activities for CEVA's industrial real estate portfolio in the North America Region (US including Guam and Puerto Rico, plus Canada and Mexico).
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
- Lead and manage the Tenant Improvement scoping process for both renewal and new lease transactions.
- Prepare scopes of work and recommend contractors/builders/developers to be selected for the project.
- Lead and manage the in-scope, on-time, and on-budget delivery of negotiated Tenant Improvements, whether funded by Landlord or CEVA; submit timely and accurate reimbursement claims to Landlord as applicable.
- Create and enforce a construction schedule that is tracked and updated daily with a constant monthly look ahead to ensure timely completion of the project.
- Verify plans and specifications for build-to-suit projects or leased buildings, reviewing initial project estimates and bidding, and qualifying contractors/builders/developers.
- Negotiate scopes of work and final contract amounts, preparing, estimating, and verifying change order requests.
- Respond to RFIs or submittals and respond to contractor/builder/developer’s project-related questions.
- Verify compliance with the plans and specifications, attending weekly and monthly jobsite meetings as well as managing and conducting other duties necessary for the successful completion of the projects.
- Lead and manage the site decommission process, including fulfilling restoration obligations and ensuring site closure activities are coordinated across various departments and operations.
- Lead and manage Sustainability Planning and Execution by bringing the current NORTAM portfolio closer to LEED standards, and by ensuring new buildings are LEED certified whenever possible.
- Establish beneficial working relationships with various internal groups across the organization, including Procurement, Solutions Design, and Operations leaders across all Products.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Preferred in Real Estate, Architecture or Engineering of any specialty).
- Certifications in Project Management a plus.
Experience:
- Proven ability to bid, negotiate and prepare scopes for lease agreements, create and manage construction schedules, manage RFI’s and submittal process, and deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Commercial Industrial construction.
- Experience with projects up to $40MM.
Special Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Contract Logistics and Air, Ocean, and Ground Freight Management.
- Proficient in MS Office software and Project or other project management software.
- Proficient in reviewing and understanding all construction documents including building plans and specifications.
- Detail oriented, organized and results driven with a sense of urgency.
- Experience with trucks, trailers or other heavy equipment.
Communication Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative partnerships with both internal and external customers.
- Must be able to communicate and relate to all levels of the organization both verbally and in written form.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car, and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.
We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.
It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.
ABOUT TOMORROW
We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.