What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Construction - Office ($185,300 - $257,900) position at Irvine Company Chicago?
Position Summary
This position is responsible for tenant improvement, capital upgrades, and reinvestment construction management within the Irvine Company Office Properties Orange County portfolio. Oversee approximately $30M to $50M worth of annual construction. Meet project management objectives with respect to budgeting, estimating, value engineering, bidding, purchasing, contracting, and scheduling of projects. Provide leadership and direction for diverse and complex functions, within an ever changing environment. Will lead teams of professionals throughout the lifecycle of projects. Ensures appropriate resources are in place to achieve financial and strategic project and business objectives. Advise internal teams on TI and amenity space costing, scheduling, constructability, building materials, and construction buyout strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Base Pay Range: $185,300.00 - $257,900.00
Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.
About Us
Irvine Company Office Properties (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio that includes more than 550 office buildings in premier locations: Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Silicon Valley, Chicago and New York.
We’ve evolved the traditional office to something much more: a modern working community. Featuring innovative workplace design, quality craftsmanship, dedicated management and a collection of memorable experiences that seamlessly combine to build a vibrant workplace community.
We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.
Apply today to join our employee community, and learn more about Irvine Company, our legacy and our guiding principles.
Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
This position is responsible for tenant improvement, capital upgrades, and reinvestment construction management within the Irvine Company Office Properties Orange County portfolio. Oversee approximately $30M to $50M worth of annual construction. Meet project management objectives with respect to budgeting, estimating, value engineering, bidding, purchasing, contracting, and scheduling of projects. Provide leadership and direction for diverse and complex functions, within an ever changing environment. Will lead teams of professionals throughout the lifecycle of projects. Ensures appropriate resources are in place to achieve financial and strategic project and business objectives. Advise internal teams on TI and amenity space costing, scheduling, constructability, building materials, and construction buyout strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Directs the full lifecycle of high-complexity projects from initial design review through final jobsite inspections and closeout.
- Provides critical constructability reviews, due diligence for acquisitions, and accurate cost modeling (ROMs) to support leasing, capital, and reinvestment initiatives.
- Manages the approval of project pricing, contracts, and change orders, while reviewing leasing deal sheets to ensure financial and operational alignment.
- Sources, pre-qualifies, and manages relationships with portfolio architects, engineers, and general contractors, specifically focusing on the Orange County market.
- Enforces standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cross-functional coordination and ensures schedule adherence through rigorous site visits and phasing plan reviews.
- Acts as a specialized industry resource for internal departments (Acquisitions, Leasing, Operations) while coaching and developing department personnel.
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
- 10 - 15 years
- Proficient knowledge of all financial aspects related to tenant and capital improvement construction, including value-engineering, proposal, budgets, pay applications, and tenant billings
- Proficient knowledge of commercial MEP engineering and construction document plan review
- Thorough working knowledge of MS Office, Google Office Suite, MS Project, and Bluebeam
- Experience dealing with AHJs, utilities, and other 3rd parties to obtain approvals and coordinate work
- Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)
Base Pay Range: $185,300.00 - $257,900.00
Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.
About Us
Irvine Company Office Properties (a division of Irvine Company) offers a portfolio that includes more than 550 office buildings in premier locations: Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Silicon Valley, Chicago and New York.
We’ve evolved the traditional office to something much more: a modern working community. Featuring innovative workplace design, quality craftsmanship, dedicated management and a collection of memorable experiences that seamlessly combine to build a vibrant workplace community.
We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.
Apply today to join our employee community, and learn more about Irvine Company, our legacy and our guiding principles.
Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
Salary : $185,300 - $257,900