Director, Construction

1-800-Flowers.com is seeking a Director of Real Estate & Construction. This position is responsible for managing construction activities for land and building developments including design and construction of industrial/warehouse facilities and master planned development projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all elements of construction projects, including design, permitting, pre-construction, and value engineering.

• Create and manage project timelines and visual flow charts.

• Conduct thorough reviews of contractual agreements and documents.

• Formulate detailed budget plans, monitoring expenditure for all project-related costs, including property acquisition, infrastructure development, and construction.

• Lead consultants and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

• Actively manage and oversee all stages of assigned development projects, including: Estimation of costs in the initial and pre-construction phases.

• Facilitate the acquisition of necessary permits and approvals for projects.

• Guide the construction bidding process, including bid evaluation, awarding contracts, and handling negotiations.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control through regular on-site inspections.

• Lead the final stages of project completion.

• Serve as subject matter expert for all HVAC and Refrigeration projects.

• Maintain clear and effective communication with team members and upper management regarding project progress.

• Handle responses to build-to-suit or leasing proposals, including drafting of site and floor plans, budgeting, and scheduling. Lead regular development meetings to ensure alignment with company goals and timely achievement of developmental milestones.