Director of High-Value Residential Construction and Operations role, emphasizing the unique opportunities and challenges of managing UHNW properties:
Location: U.S. based with travel across multiple high-end properties. Commuting distance to San Francisco.
Portfolio: Ranches, islands, and urban luxury residences
Full Job Description Available
Note: This is not an Estate Manager position. We are seeking a highly experienced professional with a visual portfolio of high-value residential projects specifically for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients.
An UHNW client with a diverse portfolio of luxury residences, ranging from city penthouses and private islands to sprawling ranches, is seeking an experienced **Director of Residential Construction and Operations. This role is ideal for a candidate with 10+ years of hands-on experience in managing complex high-value construction, renovation, and property operations across multiple locations.
About the Role:
This position is ideal for a professional looking to oversee the construction, renovation, and operational maintenanceof some of the most exquisite properties in the U.S. Your expertise will be crucial in managing a diverse portfolio that includes urban properties, ranches, and private islands, each with its own unique operational and project challenges.
The client is seeking a dynamic individual who can supervise contractors and designers, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and provide comprehensive operational oversight. You will serve as the go-to expert for all phases of construction, from initial planning through final implementation, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained across every project.
Key Responsibilities:
- **Project Management:** Lead and manage multiple high-value renovation, construction, and maintenance projects across various locations, ensuring timely completion and top-tier quality.
- **Preventative Maintenance:** Develop and maintain **preventative maintenance schedules**, oversee vendor inspections, and ensure that all properties are running smoothly.
- **Vendor and Contractor Management:** Build and manage relationships with top-tier **vendors, designers, general contractors, and security teams**. Be the lead in identifying and deploying the best resources for each project.
- **Daily Interaction with Principals:** Work closely with the principals on a daily basis, providing them with updates and expert advice on project progress and maintenance needs.
- **Review Proposals and Plans:** Apply your expertise to review **complex proposals, construction plans, and billing packages**, ensuring all projects meet the client’s vision and budgetary requirements.
- Safety and Security:Oversee the implementation of safety and security protocols that are customized to fit the needs of each residence.
- Travel: Regular travel is required between properties, with the flexibility to stay for extended periods when needed.
**Key Qualifications:**
- 10+ years of experience in managing high-value residential construction, renovation, and property operations, ideally for UHNW clients.
- A **Bachelor’s degree** in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, MEP, interior, and structural plan with precision.
- Expertise in leading **contractor meetings, budget reviews, and project discussions** with principals and internal teams.
- Proven experience managing properties in diverse locations, including urban environments, ranches, and island properties.
- Hands-on approach : with a high attention to detail, and a willingness to step in wherever needed.
- Financial expertise for budgeting, tracking, and expense auditing across multiple projects.
- Ability to build and maintain an extensive network of vendors, contractors, and designers.
- Highly discreet and confidential, with the ability to manage the complexities of UHNW households.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver succinct updates and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in high-value residential construction and operations with one of the most exciting and varied portfolios in the U.S. From luxury urban residences to vast country estates and serene private islands, you will oversee and elevate the care and maintenance of some of the most exclusive properties in the world. This role promises dynamic challenges and the chance to work directly with principals who value excellence and innovation in their homes.
If you are a talented and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to manage high-profile construction and renovation projects for an UHNW client, we want to hear from you.
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