Director, Construction - Office

Company: Irvine Company
Location: East Irvine
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Responsible for tenant improvement, capital upgrade, and reinvestment construction management within the Irvine Company Office Properties OC 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, with ever 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. Job Duties: Construction Management: Contract with portfolio architects, engineers, consultants, and general contractors. Provide project direction. Conduct project meetings and ensure schedule progress with regular jobsite visits. Manage Irvine Company Flex suite projects and provide input/strategy to internal office planning and design review teams. Follow standard operating procedures for interaction and coordination with various internal and external groups. Assist department leadership with recruiting and pre-qualify contractors, subcontractors, and consultants in the OC market. Train, mentor, and coach department personnel. Manage the project closeout and as-built documentation for projects assigned. Provide cost/constructability information to leasing team and/or upper management on TIs, capital, and reinvestment projects. Personally run the most challenging construction projects of any size/complexity as needed. Prepare costing and constructability reviews on capital, reinvestment, and shell and core projects. Prepare ROMs with and without GC input. Assist in due diligence on acquisitions. Act as a construction industry resource for the construction department, as well as the operations, acquisitions, and leasing departments. Approvals: Review leasing deal sheets prior to issuance. Review, approve, and prepare project pricing, contracts, change orders, and payments for projects assigned. Review and approve general contractor staffing, phasing plans, and construction schedules on all projects assigned. Review tenant-requested architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors and engage peer review consultants as needed. Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related degree is preferred. Ten to fifteen years of work experience in commercial office tenant improvement construction and/or design, including supervisory experience. Ground up Office Development experience preferred. Must have excellent people skills, be able to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, and provide a high level of customer service at all times. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in all situations. Decisive, strong problem-solving skills; ability to multitask, establish priorities, and effective time-management. Proficient knowledge of all financial aspects related to tenant and capital improvement construction, including value-engineering, proposals, 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. Compensation: Base Pay Range: $150,100.00 - $207,600.00 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.

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