Director of Construction & Tenant Delivery (Owner's Rep)

Bethesda, Maryland Permanent USD150,000 - USD170,000 per year View Job Description
This leadership role oversees construction management and tenant coordination for retail redevelopment, capital projects, and tenant improvements from concept through completion. You'll drive execution, manage consultants and contractors, and ensure lease compliance while delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Lead high-impact retail redevelopment projects nationwide
  • Own full lifecycle delivery across construction & tenant buildouts

About Our Client

Our client is a highly established investment manager with decades of success and a strong national presence. They offer a collaborative, performance-driven environment where employees influence meaningful projects and long-term value creation.

Job Description

The Director of Construction & Tenant Delivery (Owner's Rep) will:

  • Develop detailed budgets and cost estimates across capital, renovation, and tenant projects
  • Manage day-to-day construction execution and oversee third-party firms where applicable
  • Lead selection and coordination of architects, engineers, and contractors from design through completion
  • Oversee tenant buildouts, ensuring lease compliance and adherence to critical timelines
  • Draft and manage landlord work letters, lease exhibits, and signage requirements
  • Track project schedules, budgets, and milestones across multiple developments
  • Coordinate construction contracts in partnership with legal teams
  • Monitor tenant permitting, approvals, and readiness through project lifecycle
  • Serve as key liaison between onsite operations, tenants, and construction teams
  • Conduct site visits to ensure quality, compliance, and proper project phasing
  • Provide accurate reporting and updates to internal stakeholders
  • Support cross-functional initiatives across leasing, operations, and finance



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Director of Construction & Tenant Delivery (Owner's Rep) will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • 7-10 years of experience in retail construction and redevelopment projects
  • Proven experience managing tenant improvement and capital projects end-to-end
  • Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and MS Project

What's on Offer

The Director of Construction & Tenant Delivery (Owner's Rep) will receive:

  • Join a well-established firm with over 40 years of industry success
  • Gain exposure to a full lifecycle, vertically integrated real estate platform
  • Work on diverse, large-scale retail redevelopment projects nationwide
  • Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-performing culture
  • Make a tangible impact on communities and asset performance
Contact
Carolyn Bayha
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7056308

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Construction Director
Industry
Property
Location
Bethesda
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carolyn Bayha
Job Reference
JN-072026-7056308