Vice President, Development and Construction Management

Cabot Properties is an institutional investor, developer, and operator of logistics real estate. As an industry leader for over 30 years, we have used our expertise and acumen to create ongoing value for our partners.

Cabot has a strong team of dedicated, bright, strategic, and detail-oriented individuals. We view people as our most valuable assets, and our greatest responsibility. Come join us.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vice President - Development and Construction Management position. This individual will be experienced with all aspects of the construction process.

They should have a thorough understanding of all phases of industrial real estate development including, but not limited to, entitlements procurement, permitting process, trades management, and tenant improvement specifications.

This person will be a highly resourceful team player, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, and efficient.

The individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

This position requires the highest level of confidentiality and diplomacy regarding all Cabot Properties, L.P. and Cabot Properties, Inc. information.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Work with Cabot Investment and Development officers to coordinate and lead site due diligence to ensure that all development risks are identified and quantified.
• Manage project architect, engineer, and general contractor during the "pre-development" phase to produce accurate site plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead the detailed design phase with an emphasis on best-in-class quality and cost control.
• Define project scope and coordinate selection process for general contractor and major trades.
• Negotiate agreements with contractors, municipalities, utilities, and abutters, as necessary.
• Monitor construction performance and report to Cabot officers with respect to work quality, timing, and adherence to budget.
• Attend weekly construction meetings and perform regular site visits.
• Work closely with Cabot's Asset Managers, Property Managers, the architect, and general contractor to facilitate tenant improvements for new leases signed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities consistent with the role as set forth above.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Undergraduate degree with an excellent academic background required (engineering or architectural degree preferred).
• 5-10 years of real estate construction management experience, with significant analytical skills, and preferably a history with industrial or logistics specific investments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with private funds and industrial or logistics real estate is preferred.
• Team player with a pro-active approach.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook).
• Self-motivated, high attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced- environment.
• High level of professionalism and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality as required and appropriate.

Physical / Mental / Visual Demands and Work Environment :

• The job is conducted in an office work environment, sitting most of the time.
• Approximately 90% of this position's duties require use of a computer.
• Frequent domestic travel both in a vehicle and by plane.

The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cabot Properties provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability or genetics.