Careers

ABOUT THE ROLE

Logistics Property Company, LLC (LPC) is a rapidly growing industrial real estate developer and manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. To support the expanding business, LPC is seeking a Vice President, Construction – Southwest Region (“VP, Construction”) to join our team, based in either Dallas or Houston.

The VP, Construction will oversee multiple construction projects and provide guidance during the pre-construction and construction phases of industrial capital improvements, ground-up developments, and redevelopments.  This person will be the primary contact for contractors, architects, and engineers. 

Primary Responsibilities will include

• Supervise the initial site assessment and coordinate consultant activities during pre-acquisition due diligence and program design.
• Coordinate with general contractors in preparing pre-construction budgeting for sitework and building costs.
• Manage the design consultants in the preparation of construction docs.
• Review construction docs for accuracy and compliance with the project scope.
• Coordinate with design consultants in preparing scope and budget for work.
• Assist in the selection and negotiate the design consultant contracts.
• Responsible for development project’s construction schedule and budget.
• Negotiate with contractors and consultants to obtain the most complete scope of work at the best price and schedule.
• Make recommendations regarding the award of work.
• Review the general contractor’s contract on behalf of developer.
• Assist in design decisions to ensure budget and schedule are met.
• Work closely with the general contractors and design consultants in identifying construction savings during all phases of design and construction of the project.
• Responsible for tracking actual results to budget for each project on a monthly basis.
• Review and approve pay applications and change orders.
• Act as the primary development team contact providing direction to the general contractors and design consultant teams.
• Responsible for obtaining all permits necessary to start the project on time.
• Track, answer and process change orders, RFI’s, delay claims and all other items that potentially impact project schedule and cost.
• Oversee entire construction of projects through completion and closeout.
• Perform regular inspections at the construction site.
• Review all testing reports, inspection reports and monitor construction to determine compliance with the construction docs.
• Assemble and track all contractor and component warranties until expiration.
• Maintain internal communications with the Regional Development Partner, Project Manager and National Construction Manager.
• Interface with customers on third-party construction projects.

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA is a plus.
• 7-10 years relevant work experience within the commercial real estate industry in the Dallas or Houston area.
• Experience with all phases of project management, from pre-construction through project closeout.
• Hands-on knowledge of industrial construction and related building codes.
• Excellent organization, analytical and communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical, scheduling, and cost issues.
• A strong work ethic with the ability to oversee and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of building successful teams.
• Creative mindset to solve problems, progressive thinker, intelligent.
• An ability to understand a unique business vision and to strategically execute on those objectives.
• Proficient in the use of computer-based production program.
• An understanding of subcontract agreements, qualifying subcontractors and experienced in contract negotiations.
• Must be located in Dallas or Houston area.

ABOUT LOGISTICS PROPERTY COMPANY​​​​

LPC is an industrial real estate company focused on the acquisition, development and management of modern logistics properties in key North American markets. The management team of LPC partnered with MIRA Real Estate – part of Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) – on the formation of the platform. LPC is developing properties in key logistics markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Kenosha, Mount Pocono and Seattle-Tacoma with an estimated end value of $2 billion. Headquartered in Chicago, LPC has offices in Atlanta, Baltimore-Washington, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Seattle. For further information, please visit logisticspropco.com and follow @logisticspropco.

LPC offers a competitive compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Health Saving Plan, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, paid time off and discount programs.

LPC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable local, state and federal law.