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DTSalazar Inc.

Employer:

San Francisco, CA, USLocation:

Fri, Jun 17 ’22Posted on:

full timeType:

Who we are:

DTSalazar Inc. (DTS) is an Owner’s Representation/Project Management firm that specializes in the realization of aspirational design and construction projects on behalf of a host of visionary and discerning clients.
Our focus is ultra high-end residential and large-scale planning, but also includes a wide range of project types and collaborations with some of the best and brightest in the industry. We work on a variety of Real Estate ventures the phases of which range from acquisition, investments, strategic planning, financing, construction, maintenance, operations and dispositions.
The roles, responsibilities, and skill sets required to take on the challenges of Owner’s Representation the way we approach the vocation are deep and wide-ranging. One must not only be an expert in the day to day technical aspects of the work, but one must also have mature business and interpersonal perception skills at their fingertips. Top notch people skills, a keen eye that excels beyond what others typically see, and empathy for others is critical. We aspire to never lose sight of the big picture, we are passionate about excellence, and we prioritize authenticity, integrity and collaboration.

The role:

We are looking for an experienced Owner’s Representative with 10+ years of experience in Architecture, and/or Luxury Real Estate Development / Construction. This role will be entrusted to support both our internal team and our clients who are primarily entrepreneurial principals based in New York, Austin, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Europe with a potential expansion to other global locations. As an Owner’s Representative you will serve as a liaison between our clients and the rest of the project team – Architecture, Design, Construction, Estate Management and other functions within Single Family Offices. You will play a pivotal role in delivering project goals and milestones, the most critical of which includes ensuring our client’s vision is met. This means managing a successful project – from design planning to construction – in which all team members are empowered to excel. One has a sophisticated grasp of how to balance the disparate forces of quality, schedules and budgets towards tangible outcomes and is not intimidated by complex problem solving, nor uncertainty.

As a concierge-like point of contact for select clients and our teams, you will have to know the right kinds of questions to ask so as to be able to convert often stratified information into sound, actionable
strategies. You will be required to organize, synthesize and hone in on the critical decision-making elements necessary to advance the project. The team will be looking for you to provide guidance and direction with respect to design, value engineering, scope definition, cost estimating audits, general contractor and subcontractor pre-qualification, schedules, and construction. Whether it’s conducting site
visits or distilling due diligence assessments, managing the design and construction process, reviewing architectural plans and construction drawings, or working towards resolving design-related challenges – you will be expected to manage various aspects of a project simultaneously.

The right candidate sees the entrepreneurial nature of building and managing teams (internal/external) as an exciting and dynamic challenge. They will bring energy, integrity, accuracy, and discipline to their role and enjoy both a fast-paced environment, as well as the peace and quiet of strategic planning while not in the field. The individual will work to maximize the time and experience of all parties involved, which includes its clients, its partners, and collaborators. This spans from the early stages of planning, design and construction, through facility management of the property during occupancy. By extension, this includes understanding and supporting the facility so that management and operations, security, special functions, hospitality and special initiatives can be successful. The role requires uncompromising discretion and professionalism and the availability to travel (likely several weeks a year) as needed to maintain best in class service.

Responsibilities:

Architecture & Design

• Inspire and direct architecture teams to deliver innovative design solutions that align with the client’s vision
• Ensure architecture team is delivering timely, accurate detailing and drawings to construction team
• Ensure project timeline of design decisions is communicated clearly to the entire project team

Pre-Construction & Construction

• Negotiate contracts
• Review and approve change orders
• Effectively manage neighbor relations
• Drive punch list and closeout management
• Manage expeditors to secure building permits
• Consultant coordination and construction site visits
• Ensure construction timelines and changes are communicated clearly and proactively
• Analyze structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical aspects of the construction project

General project management

• Manage budgets and invoices
• Drive strategic planning and operations management
• Drive efficient problem-solving and client communication
• Attend weekly owner, architect, and construction meetings
• Identify potential issues before they arise and work to mitigate risk
• Assist team in the development and improvement of systems and procedures
• Facilitate and guide solutions to ensure that projects are completed as planned
• Generate reports that demonstrate the status of the project against their plan and schedule
• Serve as the main point of contact, receiving and transferring information to appropriate parties and facilitating meetings when necessary

Who are you:

Maybe you’re an experienced architect with an impeccable design point of view who is experienced at detailing and coaching teams to achieve a desired goal. Or perhaps you’ve worked in real estate development on luxury residential or hotel projects. You may be a construction industry professional who is passionate about building with the highest quality materials for the highest quality end product. Or maybe you’ve been working in the owner’s rep. space and are passionate about diving deeper into a few long-term and bespoke projects.

Regardless of your background, you are a dynamic, experienced, detail-oriented, driven, unflappable individual with a passion for precision. You see this opportunity as a vocation that has no limits, and recognize that leadership, in all its varied forms, is a requirement for success.

Qualitative prerequisites:

• You have low ego but high confidence
• You pride yourself on being highly trustworthy
• You like to work independently and are self motivated
• You possess strong leadership and decision making skills
• You have a positive attitude and can maintain calm under pressure
• You have strong and succinctly written and oral communication skills
• You’re not afraid to raise your hand when something doesn’t look right
• You are a self-motivated, initiative-driven, and solutions-oriented individual
• You enjoy diving deep into the details, but can also analyze the bigger picture
• You’re a master investigator who leaves no stone unturned when things don’t add up
• You’re a problem solver with a knack for coming up with creative solutions that aren’t obvious
• You have a learner mentality with a passion for acquiring new skills, information, and specialties
• You have an unsatiable commitment to problem solving, while making sure that no one is left behind
• You empower people and work strategically to achieve what at the outset may appear unachievable.
• You have high emotional intelligence and can collaborate with a variety of personalities in order to build strong, trusting relationships.
• You have a fierce commitment to maintaining security, privacy, and respect with all parties. And equally as important, you promote and empower others to do the same.
• You know how to instill confidence in others so that they feel both a sense of urgency and responsibility to communicate and escalate when necessary, and you value time as a precious commodity

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects, priorities and people concurrently in a fast-paced, high-growth and results-driven environment
• Ability to coordinate project design and construction teams with end-users, environmental health & safety, in-house IT, audio visual, security teams, etc
• Experience with fast-track design-build construction
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with focus on planning, execution, and follow up
• Strong analytical skills; works well under pressure
• Strong individual contributor. Self-starter who possesses exceptional time management skills and has great attention to detail
• Direct construction management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of construction practices and terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand architectural plans and drawings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction finances, project budgets, and reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of construction materials, products and systems
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and manage priorities.
• Experience managing and mentoring direct reports

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• remote position
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Additional Benefits & 401k (under development)
• wellness grant
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for personal and sick time

*Compensation commensurate with experience

Additional information

• Work location: This is a live-off position with bases in the New York, San Francisco Bay Area, and Austin.
• Verifiable references, thorough background check, and online assessment required of all qualified finalists.
• Equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in an environment that is equitable and inclusive.

Please send applications to: hiring@dtsalazar.com