Senior Associate, Construction

Overview

Bellwether is a global advisory firm that helps businesses solve their most complex challenges and enhance enterprise value. We specialize in formulating and executing dynamic growth strategies through true partnership with our clients. Merging deep industry expertise, advanced analytical capabilities and best-in-class talent, we create value across the business lifecycle, from transaction management to operational transformation. Bellwether specializes in the management, analysis, and reporting of over $40 billion of AUM across a wide range of real estate related assets and corporate platforms in North America, Europe and Asia.

Bellwether is privately held and has offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Salt Lake City, London and Dallas.

• Support the construction and asset management team with deals involving construction or capital expenditure projects;
• Analyze construction progress while identifying potential risks, opportunities, and concerns;
• Prepare comprehensive cost and design review reporting for development projects;
• Research and analyze market trends with respect to current and anticipated costs of material and labor;
• Participate in deal portfolio updates with a focus on development and construction;
• Plans, organizes, and prepares reports and client deliverables such as Project Site Reports (PSR), Construction Monitoring Reports (CMR), and Plan and Cost Reviews (PCR).
• Visit active construction project sites as needed.
• Manage lender draw and pay application processes with client and asset management teams;
• Liaison with operating partners, borrowers, and leading members of the asset management team to ensure business plan execution;
• Consistently assess the value of re-engineering a project versus time and scheduling constraints, saving costs without affecting the integrity of the project. Effectively weigh the cost/benefits to the overall project and customer experience;
• Develop institutional knowledge for the firm through case studies and contributing to an internal database of project information;
• Oversee the successful completion of construction projects within our client’s portfolios;
• Participate in the continued growth and improvement of all reporting functions within the construction team;

• A minimum of 6 years' relevant experience
• General contracting, construction management, project management, senior project engineering, or architectural experience preferred; client-facing experience preferred
• Experience with the following software/technology:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and Blue Beam
• Construction scheduling software (ex. Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, etc.)
• Construction/project management software (ex. Procore, etc.)
• Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Lean Construction, Push-Pull Planning
• Experience with standard general contractor and consultant contract forms
• Experience with running the bidding/solicitation and vendor selection process
• Experience navigating the entitlement and planning process

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in construction management, engineering, or architecture
• PMP, LEED Certification preferred

• Bellwether seeks to hire entrepreneurial individuals who are highly motivated, mature and intelligent, with demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
• Job Knowledge & Technical Ability: Understanding and use of general construction terminology and processes. Ability to read and analyze construction plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets. Knowledgeable in LEED, Fitwel, WELL Standards, and other sustainability practices. Knowledge of entitlement and planning processes.
• Initiative & Dependability: Ability to perform responsibilities independently and proactively, solve problems, and improve processes and/or services. Self-directed, takes initiative and responsibility, ensures completion of tasks.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening and interpersonal skills. Highly effective at preparing and presenting information.
• Professionalism & Teamwork: Acts with honesty and…