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Current Assignments - Retail Real Estate and Construction

Construction Manager
A national fast casual restaurant chain adding approximately 100 new restaurants per year nationwide is looking for a Construction Manager to be based in Denver, CO.  This person will handle new store construction of 12-15 new company stores per year as well as assist the franchisees when necessary.  The locations are mainly in line and end cap locations so they will be tenant finish out.  The company is looking for someone with at least 4 years of construction management experience in a retail/restaurant environment that is use to a fast pace.  They offer a competitive base salary, bonus and car allowance. If you are looking for a position with a growing organization that offers career potential and a desirable location, please email me your updated resume.  Ref# 1429243 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Construction Manager
A Fortune 150 company is looking to add an additional Construction Manager to handle new store construction for Western and Central PA. The new position is due to company growth. This person can work from home with in the territory.   The company has several thousand locations and will be adding over 100 new stores a year nationwide.   The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ground up construction management experience in the retail, restaurant or oil company industry handling multiple projects in a fast pace environment.  The position will manage 10-15 new stores a year and not require much travel.   The company is growing and adding new positions so there is growth opportunity for this person.  They are offering a competitive base salary, 10% bonus, car and options/grants.  Ref# 1229319 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

 VP of Real Estate
A national retailer that is rolling out approximately 60-70 new stores a year is looking for a VP of Real Estate to head up their mall development.  They are specialty retailer that is based in Southern CA and mainly go in to A+ mall locations.  They are looking for someone with a strong mall leasing background, management experience and solid relationships with the major mall developers.  This person will manage a staff of 4 as well as do deals nationwide.  The ideal candidate will come from a specialty mall retailer and be accustomed to a similar size roll out program.  The company is offering a competitive base salary, up to 30% bonus potential, generous stock option program and full relocation.  Ref# 1429316 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

 Associate Counsel Real Estate
I am working with a Fortune 150 company with over 3000 locations nationwide.  They are expanding aggressively and are adding an Associate Counsel of Real estate to their legal team.  The position will be based in PA and will be responsible to perform transactional real estate activities and assist other departments within the company with legal and contractual issues.  (see detailed job description and requirements below).  The ideal candidate will come from a fast paced retail environment and be willing to relo to the PA area.  The position will pay a competitive six figure base salary plus 10% bonus, options and full relocation.

Doctoral degree (JD) or equivalent in Jurisprudence, plus five (5) years experience in a private and/or public law practice; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must meet the licensing requirements of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.  Ref# 1429314 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Group Manager – Architect - AZ
The successful candidate in this position will manage a department of 10, and will be responsible for retail/restaurant client management.  BS/MS degree in Architecture, along with 10+ years retail architectural design/management experience required.  Professional license preferred.  Ref #1429217  Contact:  markd@rwr.com

 Real Estate Manager
Position responsibilities include:  Market plans, reviewing sites, renewing leases, and support for construction group store maintenance.  Will work with vendors, landlords, and regional managers.  Bachelor's degree (Finance, Business, Accounting…) along with 3-5 years experience required.  Must have excellent communication skills.  For more information, please contact:  markd@rwr.com  Ref #1429218

Real Estate Manager
A national retail chain with over 1000 stores in over 40 states is looking for a Real Estate Manager (will be based in Fort Worth, TX) to manage a portfolio of 200 locations.  They will be responsible for 30-50 lease renewals, relocations, closings per year.  The Real Estate Manager will formulate existing store, new store growth and relocation strategy according to geographic territory with sr. Management and implement overall market strategy through market visits to evaluate existing and new store positioning, demographic, operational and retail elements present in market. They will negotiate and finalize all business and economic aspects of existing store and new store deals to formally present to Real Estate Committee and manage and consult on deal progress until legal documents are executed.  The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of leasing experience in a retail environment and be able to develop strong relationships with landlords and developers.  The position will pay a competitive base salary plus 20% bonus potential and require about 20% travel.  Ref# 1229224 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Design Manager based in Chicago, IL
This REIT is searching for a retail shopping center design architect ready for the next phase in their career.  We are looking for someone who can demonstrate solid building design experience, with retail shopping center design experience obviously being ideal.  This person will be managing projects and architect consultants, setting design parameters, and controlling the overall design process.   This role is geared to the architect with a minimum of 5 to 7 years of solid building design experience, who wants to join an owner/developer and supply the vision needed to generate innovative planning/design solutions.  Working with a design director, another design manager and a site planner in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you'll travel up to 50% to visit project sites within a specified region.  They will begin work on multiple projects, some inherited and some new, for a team that encompasses 30-40 regional projects. Projects will range in size from 20,000 square feet to over 1.5 million square feet with a cost of $500,000 to in excess of $100M. Ref# 1423641 Contact: shannaf@rwr.com

Residential/ Mixed-use Construction Manager - based in Las Vegas, NV
 50% shopping center 50% high rise/residential
A publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT") is looking for a Construction Manager. The CM brings construction in on-time and on-budget while maintaining quality and design integrity and helping other departments with construction related issues. The Construction Manager successfully manages multiple development projects. This person will be handling construction activities of owners, agencies, department stores, tenants and utility companies such that desired overall project schedule, budget and quality are achieved.   They will ensure all construction is performed per design plans, specifications, and codes.  Prepare parameter and detailed budget estimate for small to medium projects.  Assist in construction of initial tenant improvements in conjunction with base building.  Review all construction plans and specifications and advise project team of any areas of incompleteness, conflicts or inaccuracies.  Obtain required construction permits.

 Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree preferred, 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in the industry with at least 3 of those years in construction project management in the field.  Person must have estimating and scheduling technical experience, Accounting procedures and project budgeting experience and the ability to determine quality work and quickly spot problem areas.  Ref# 1229235 Contact: shannaf@rwr.com

Director of Tenant Coordination in MD.
A New Jersey based company that owns and manages more than 29 million sq. ft. of commercial space (retail, office, and industrial real estate) and 12,000 residential units in about 25 states and in Puerto Rico is looking for a Director of Tenant Coordination in MD.  This is a company that is on the move and has several terrific opportunities in all regions of the country.  The Director of Tenant Coordination is responsible for leading a team of (5) Tenant Coordinators. The Director of Tenant Coordination is also responsible for the TC's completion of all landlord’s work required in the lease and will typically handle several shopping centers at one time with a shared administrative assistant for support.   This person will hire, train, and mentor the Tenant Coordinators to effectively accomplish all company objectives.  Person my have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management.  10-15 years of architectural or construction management experience. Knowledge of construction documents, including the production and coordination thereof.  Five years of retail design and/or retail project management experience.  Knowledge of building materials, methods and MEP and systems. Thorough and advanced knowledge of AutoCAD (latest version), Microsoft Word, Excel and graphics software.  Ref# 1228598 Contact: shannaf@rwr.com

VP of Legal Service - Utah
The successful candidate for this position will need 12+ years in-house or large law firm experience, with a concentration on retail real estate.  Also will manage a team and work with other VPs.  Compensation includes salary, bonus and equity.  Ref #1429158  Contact:  markd@rwr.com

Construction Manager
A Fortune 150 company is looking to add an additional Construction Manager to handle new store construction from Bakersfield to Stockton, CA. The new position is due to company growth. This person can work from home within the territory.   The company has several thousand locations and will be adding over 100 new stores a year nationwide.   The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ground up construction management experience in the retail, restaurant or oil company industry handling multiple projects in a fast pace environment.  The position will manage 10-15 new stores a year and not require much travel.   The company is growing and adding new positions so there is growth opportunity for this person.  They are offering a competitive base salary, 10% bonus, car and options/grants.  Ref# 1229083 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

 Construction Manager
A Fortune 100 company is looking for a Construction Manager to handle new store construction in N VA, MD and DC.  This person can work from home (or a local office) within the territory.  The company has several thousand locations and will be adding over 150 new stores a year nationwide.  The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ground up construction management experience in the retail, restaurant or oil company industry handling multiple projects in a fast pace environment.  The position will manage 10-15 new stores a year and not require much travel.  The company is growing and adding new positions so there is growth opportunity for this person.  They are offering a competitive base salary, 10% bonus, car and options/grants.  Ref# 1229085 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Construction Manager
A Fortune 150 company is looking to add an additional Construction Manager to handle new store construction for the Southeast. The new position is due to company growth. This person can work from home within the territory.   The company has several thousand locations and will be adding over 100 new stores a year nationwide.  The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ground up construction management experience in the retail, restaurant or oil company industry handling multiple projects in a fast pace environment.  The position will manage 10-15 new stores a year and not require much travel.   The company is growing and adding new positions so there is growth opportunity for this person.  They are offering a competitive base salary, 10% bonus, car and options/grants.  Ref# 1229095 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Construction Manager
A Fortune 150 company is looking to add an additional Construction Manager to handle new store construction CT/RI area. The new position is due to company growth. This person can work from home within the territory.   The company has several thousand locations and will be adding over 100 new stores a year nationwide.   The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of ground up construction management experience in the retail, restaurant or oil company industry handling multiple projects in a fast pace environment.  The position will manage 10-15 new stores a year and not require much travel.  The company is growing and adding new positions so there is growth opportunity for this person.  They are offering a competitive base salary, 10% bonus, car and options/grants.  Ref# 1229083 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

 Director of Construction
Looking for someone that can be responsible for street build / non-mall properties that are high-end demographic - no big box or restaurant.  Responsibilities include managing schedules, compliance, and budgets.  Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Construction Management, with at least 5 years experience required.  Green building materials experience a plus.  Approximately 60% travel.  Ref #1429047  Contact: markd@rwr.com

VP of Leasing - Utah
Reporting to the President, will manage staff of 4 leasing reps, and be involved in all stages of leasing, mom and pop, regional and national tenants.  Need Bachelor’s degree, along with at least 10 years leasing experience.  Advanced degree a plus.  Must have excellent organizational, communication and management skills.  Travel as needed.  Ref #1429063  Contact:  markd@rwr.com

 Director-Site Acquisitions Manager
Looking for someone that can do four 6 million dollar projects per year eventually.  Responsibilities include management of retail site acquisitions, leasing, and inspections.  Will report to the VP of Development.  Bachelor’s degree required, along with at least 6 years retail site acquisition experience.  Advanced degree a plus.  Travel as necessary.  For more information, please contact:  markd@rwr.com  Ref # 1229015

Construction Project Manager - New York City
This company has a new CEO, and they are looking for someone with fresh ideas to integrate with their new image.  Will manage construction of new and relocated stores, as well as remodeling.  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Science or Architecture, along with at least 5 years retail construction management experience required.  Also need Project Manager certification.  Ref # 1228989  Contact:  markd@rwr.com

Construction Manager - Houston
Responsibilities for this position include:  Management of mixed use shopping centers, staying within budget, and coordination of tenant store services.   Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management, along with 8-10 years construction industry experience required.  CPM and estimating experience a plus.  75%+ travel.  Ref # 1429009  Contact:  markd@rwr.com

 Director of Development
Reporting to the Vice President of Development, responsibilities for this position include:  Due diligence, researching, entitlement process, and reporting.  Bachelor’s degree required.  Masters preferred.  Need 5-10 years large retail management experience.  Travel as needed.  Ref # 1428974  Contact:  markd@rwr.com

Director of Real Estate
A  Fortune 100 company adding approximately 150 new stores a year nationwide has an opening in the New England market for a Director of Real Estate (CT, RI, MA). This person will handle new site selection and land purchase for approximately 12- 15 new deals a year and must have land purchase experience (see detailed description below).  The company is in a growth mode and is looking for individuals that like to work in a fast pace environment.  They do build to suit as well as self developed deals.  The position will pay a competitive size figure base, 15% bonus potential, car and stock options/grants. 

The primary purpose of this position is to identify and develop new and relocation sites for prototype retail stores, evaluate leases in operating stores, and implement lease renewals, amendments and terminations. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Ref# 1429000 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Director of Construction
A Fortune 100 company is looking for a Director of Construction to be based in S CA.  The company is rolling out over 100+ new stores a year.  The ideal candidate would come from a retail, restaurant or oil company background with ground up construction experience managing a staff of Construction Managers.  They would like someone that is use to a fast pace program and they must have ground up construction experience.  They will manage 4  Construction Managers  building about 50+ new stores a year in  CA, OR and WA.

The ideal candidate would have the following:
1) Over 10 years retail construction experience, including all phase of development including due diligence through opening.
2) Experience in self development and developer built  projects
3) At least 3 years experience managing construction managers

The company is offering a six figure base salary, 15% bonus, car, options/grants  and full relocation.  Ref# 1428890 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

VP of Construction & Facilities
An Indiana based retailer that has almost 150 convenience stores in the Midwest is looking for a VP of Construction & Facilities.  They are looking to double in size in the next 5 years.  This person will be responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of construction, re-models or re-imaging projects, upkeep of all facilities, the installation and maintenance of all equipment and the company's environmental compliance needs related to all company facilities. They will build the department from scratch.

This person will implement policies and procedures for the department as well as establish budgets and schedules. They will hire a small staff to start and will build the staff as the growth plan expands.  This person will need to have management experience as well as ground up construction experience with an oil company, retailer, restaurant chain or grocery stores.  They will roll out about 15-20 new stores a year.  The company will pay a six figure base salary plus 25% bonus+car allowance.  Ref # 1428864  Contact:  nicoles@rwr.com

Development Manager - Dallas, TX
The successful candidate in this position will handle Site Evaluation, Due Diligence, Land Acquisition and Entitlements. Will work out of home or office suite. A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years retail site acquisitions experience (development or retail) required. Need experience in deal and profitability. Looking for someone with excellent ethics, communication and team building skills. Ref #1428825 Contact: markd@rwr.com

Director of Construction-Northeast
An exciting new restaurant concept that is expanding across the U.S.  They currently have 120+ locations and are adding 40-50 new restaurants per year.  They are looking for a Director of Construction to work from their home in the Mid Atlantic/Northeast area (N VA, MD, DC, PA, NJ, NY).  This person will oversee new construction of approximately 10-15 restaurants per year in the Mid Atlantic/Northeast. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of construction management experience with a restaurants chain and have worked in a fast paced environment.  This person must be a self started and be able to operate from a home office.  This position offers a lot of autonomy as well as growth potential.  The company is looking to roll out two additional concepts in the next few years.  Contact: nicoles@rwr.com Ref# 1228816

Remodel Construction Manager
A Fortune 100 company that is looking for a Construction Manager to handle remodel/conversions in the MD and PA area.  This person can be based in Southern NJ or the Philadelphia area.    The company has several thousand locations and just acquired a large competitor and will be converting the stores to their prototype.  The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of construction management experience in the retail, restaurant or oil company industry handling multiple remodels, conversions or new stores.  The position will handle a 2-3 state territory and manages 15-20 major remodels and 50-60 minor remodels annually.  The company is growing and adding new positions so there is growth opportunity for this person.  They are offering a competitive base salary, 10% bonus, car and options/grants.  Ref# 1428778  Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Leasing Executive -  Memphis, TN
The successful candidate in this newly created position will be responsible for leasing to assigned centers, client base development, and marketing.  College degree, along with 3-7 years retail leasing experience needed.  Overnight travel required.  For more information, please contact: markd@rwr.com Ref# 1228642

Director of Development
A real estate investment trust based in FL is looking for a Director of Shopping Center Development.  The company principally acquires, renovates, develops and manages neighborhood and community shopping centers anchored by leading supermarkets, drug stores or discount retail store chains.  They own or have interest in 180 properties consisting of 167 shopping centers comprising approximately 17.9 million square feet, six development parcels and seven non-retail properties. They are looking for a Director/VP that can handle land acquisition of large parcels to development grocery anchored and big box anchored shopping centers in FL.  The person can be based in Miami, Orlando or Tampa and will cover Central and South FL.  They will also be responsible for redevelopment of existing centers (see detailed description below).  The ideal candidate will have at least 5-10 years of shopping center experience handling the site selection and acquisition of the land...... redevelopment experience is a big plus!  They need to have FL experience as well.  Ref# 1428669 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Director of Real Estate
A national restaurant chain that is adding over 50 new locations is looking for a Director of Real Estate.  The Director of Real Estate can be based in Chicago, IL or the Mid Atlantic (MD, VA, DC or PA) and will cover a several state territory based upon their location and experience.  This is a newly created position due to growth.  The position will be responsible for identifying and choosing sites in selected markets of expansion. This person will travel to the sites of interest and will assess determining factors in choosing the site, such as competition in the area, location access and visibility, and whether the area in general is a good fit for the company (they typically go in to end cap or in -line locations in "A" shopping centers).  This person will develop relationships with landlords and brokers in each market of expansion and should well communicate to the brokers the interests of the company in what to present in site selection. He/She will handle all business negotiations with brokers and landlords, including letters of intent and lease negotiations. The ideal candidate will come from a fast pace roll out environment with a restaurant or retail chain and have experience with leasing "A" locations.  Ref# 1428678 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Construction Manager - CA
This position will handle 5-10 projects at a time.  Degree is a must, will consider any background - convenience, big box, etc.  Current person in this spot is relocating to another state to get closer to home.  For more information, please contact:  markd@rwr.com Ref #1428608

Director of Development - FL
A 30 year old retail developer that is looking for a Director of Development to be based in S FL.  This person will handle the due diligence through construction for ground up retail projects as well as community shopping centers (see description below).  They will handle a local territory and will manage approximately 6-10 new ground up projects per year.  The ideal candidate should have at least 8-10 + years of retail or restaurant development experience running multiple projects.  The company will pay a competitive base salary plus a bonus of up to $4500 per project.  This person will have opportunity for upward mobility due to the growth of the company.

Move project from point of conceptualization to construction per development schedule, obtaining all governmental approvals, and removing development obstacles in the process.  Facilitate all project due diligence efforts, including governmental approvals and technical site investigation and administrate all consultant services necessary to design site and building construction scope commitments.  Manage/coordinate all agreed construction work scopes with general contractor. 

·              Coordinate all due diligence tasks and efforts necessary to facilitate business decisions determining project viability.
·               Prepare development scheduled for projects with close interface with other departments.
·               Produce and update project baseline and to-date project proformas.  Retain and administrate all project consultants.  Coordinate their efforts during the project development phase.
·               Thoroughly investigate and obtain all government approvals, variance approvals and permits necessary to begin construction of a project.
·               Hire and coordinate the use of local legal counsel related to government approvals.
·               Coordinate efforts of all other departments (i.e. Architectural, Financing, Marketing, and Construction) up to and including construction scope of work.
·               Assist general contractor project managers to correct development problems during construction phase. Ref# 1228013 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Director of Real Estate Asset Manager
This national retailer has unique portfolio of lease and owned real properties.  This individual will manage and oversee Property Accounting, surplus properties, real estate property and liability insurance, lease renewals and facilities (Building & Property Services).   This individual will be charged with realizing savings for the company resulting from property tax audits, utility audits, surplus property leasing, option rent renegotiations, leased properties purchases, and vendor re-negotiations.  

Duties and Responsibilities:
Property Accounting:  Supervisor the department to insure that accurately pays rent, common area maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance; conducts common area maintenance reconciliations and audits; oversee real estate tax challenges and implement procedures to control property and liability insurance pass-throughs.  Serve as Real Estate Department liaison with the Accounting & Finance Department.

Surplus Properties:  Supervise the collection of rent, common area maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance reimbursements from tenants and subtenants.   Negotiate extensions with tenants and subtenants.  Market surplus properties and negotiate leases for surplus properties.

Real Estate Property & Liability Insurance:  Partner with agent and underwriter to maintain proper coverage on all leased and owned properties.  Negotiate the best rates and coverage.

Lease Renewals: Partner with the real estate managers to extend expiring leases, exercise options to extend leases and renegotiate lease option rents.

Building & Property Services (BPS):  Manage and provide one-stop solution for the store system whereby the BPS Manager and Coordinators partner with store management to resolve facilities issues that are the client's (retailer's) responsibility and facility and common area issues that are landlord responsibility.  Additionally, the Director, Real Estate Asset Management will initiate and manage preventative maintenance programs, negotiate fees with repairs and maintenance vendors annually, and approve all invoices for equipment and services.

Qualifications Requirements:
Education:  A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. CPA, MBA or JD degree a plus.
Experience:  Ten (15) years with a national or regional retailer with exposure to property accounting, real estate deal making and facilities maintenance.  Technique:  Intense value approach to business.  Must be an advocate for the best price and be an accomplished negotiator.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Ref# 1426380 Contact: msnitkin@rwr.com

Director of Market Research           
Manage market research and financial analysis for the Real Estate Department. Supervise and perform the preparation of in-house market research studies and reports using geo-demographic applications, primary research methodology, statistical and financial analyses. Provide analysis, research and prepare site submittals to be reviewed by the Real Estate Manager and SVP for use by the Real Estate Committee.  Conduct additional research to further the development of Real Estate Market Research utilizing the effective methodologies and technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:
MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
·               Research and process demographic information as needed for locations being considered for new/existing stores and markets using demographic data and GIS Systems along with other primary research methods.
·               Maintain sales forecast and GIS applications and underlying infrastructure; Oversee external vendor relationships and management of key internal data sets.
·               Manage, initiate, conduct and analyze in-store zip code surveys.  Manage the gathering of customer and competitive information used to evaluate store trade areas and generate zip code survey reports. 
·               Provide strategic analysis concerning trade areas, cannibalization and voids in markets.
·               Compile pro-forma income statements for new and existing store locations, remodels, expansions, and surplus properties leases. Maintain databases utilized by the profroma income statement.
·               Maintain, improve and implement controls and processes to maximize the integrity, efficiency and accuracy of sales forecast results and processes.
·               Collaborate with the Marketing Department on performing and updating analysis concerning the retailer's core customer.
·               Travel to existing/new markets and proposed sites, ICSC-sponsored events and various additional conferences/seminars related to market research and geographic information systems.
·               Conduct and communicate post grand opening analysis with actionable recommendations to improve current and future new store performances.

SITE SUBMITTAL PREPARATION & RECOMMENDATIONS
·               Manage, compile and review site submittals to insure they meet criteria and present for review to Real Estate Manager and SVP Real Estate & Construction.  Review all exhibits for site submittals.
·               Manage brokers in the field by communicating the pertinent information needed for preparation of new store site submittals that are under consideration, including market information, maps, aerial photographs, site plans, demographics and traffic counts.
·               Be knowledgeable concerning all aspects of each proposal and assist the Real Estate Manager and SVP Real Estate & Construction in analyzing and making recommendations for existing and new market opportunities.

SUMMARY OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
·               Understand standard letters of intent and lease summaries used within the department.
·               Manage and update a database of competition, major retailers, shopping centers and other variables used in the process of analyses and site selection.
·               After sites have been approved by the Real Estate Committee, coordinate the distribution of approved site submittals and pertinent information to Construction, Merchandising, Finance, Marketing, Store Operations and other various parties as instructed.
·               Cultivate a collaborative, creative, results-oriented work environment
·               Maintain extensive cross organizational relationships with key personnel in both corporate and operating organizations to promote teamwork and organizational alignment

Qualifications Requirements:
·               4-6 years of prior real estate research experience for a retailer, retail real estate broker, or retail developer.
·               Degree in Business, Finance, Geography, Urban Studies, GIS, statistics or equivalent.  Masters degree a plus.
·               Computer proficiency with advanced expertise in Excel, MapInfo (or similar), Word, Access and ESRI or other Demographic Software.
·               Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think and act strategically and provide actionable recommendations that drive results.
·               Understanding of site selection principles and techniques and knowledge of retail store strategies and sales forecasting.
·               Ability to simplify and communicate complex data and identify key trends, risks and opportunities.
·               Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to interact with any level of management.  Ref# 1428625 Contact: msnitkin@rwr.com

Real Estate Manager
Do you have at least 5 years experience as a business savvy Real Estate Manager, a Bachelor's degree in business, and strong market analysis and negotiation skills?  Then this position may be for you.  Company is an architectural finish group, with stand-alone and shopping center locations.  The successful candidate will be responsible for renewal, new, and replacements.  Strong Computer skills needed including MS Office and MapPoint.  For more information please contact: markd@rwr.com  Ref #1428539.

Director of Real Estate
The person in this position reports to the VP of Real Estate, and will interact with senior management and field staff.  Looking for someone capable of handling large store locations -  main size approximately 45k sq foot, with as many as 10 locations per year.  Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Manager
Real Estate, Business, Finance or related field preferred, along with at least 6 years experience in corporate real estate and finance.  Some travel required.  Ref #1228480  Contact: markd@rwr.com

Construction Manager
A 20+ year old national retail developer is looking for a Construction Manager to be based in FL.  This person will be responsible for ground up construction of 10-15 new freestanding retail locations annually in the Orlando/Tampa area.   The company is a preferred developer for some of the nation's leading retail companies.  They are owned by a $2.2 Billion company that has been in business for over 50 years.  They have 6 offices around the country and are developing in 14 states.  The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ years of ground up construction management experience building for a retail, restaurant, grocery or oil company.  The position will pay a competitive base salary, $1000 per deal bonus and a car allowance.  Ref# 1228249 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Director of Development
A national retail developer that is looking for a Director of Acquisitions to handle new site selection for freestanding retail locations and community strip centers in South FL.  This person will handle the site selection and land purchase for pad site locations ranging from 3-15 acre parcels for freestanding retail locations to 50-100,000 sq ft shopping centers.  The shopping centers will be community strip centers or grocery or medium box anchored centers.  The company will purchase the land and develop the shopping center as well as the pad site/sites.  The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of land purchase experience with retail, restaurant, grocery, oil company experience from the retailer, brokerage or developer side.   The position will pay a competitive base salary plus a per deal bonus.  Ref# 1228013 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Director of Development
A 30 year old retail developer that is looking to open an office in Kansas City, MO. They are looking for a Director of Development to handle the due diligence through construction for ground up retail projects (see description below). This person will handle a local territory and will manage approximately 6-10 new ground up retail projects per year (about 15-17,000 sq ft). They should have at least 8-10 + years of retail or restaurant development experience running multiple projects. The company will pay a competitive base salary plus a bonus of up to $4500 per project. This person will have opportunity for upward mobility due to the growth of the company.

Move project from point of conceptualization to construction per development schedule, obtaining all governmental approvals, and removing development obstacles in the process. Facilitate all project due diligence efforts, including governmental approvals and technical site investigation and administrate all consultant services necessary to design site and building construction scope commitments. Manage/coordinate all agreed construction work scopes with general contractor.

· Coordinate all due diligence tasks and efforts necessary to facilitate business decisions determining project viability.
· Prepare development scheduled for projects with close interface with other departments.
· Produce and update project baseline and to-date project proformas. Retain and administrate all project consultants. Coordinate their efforts during the project development phase.
· Thoroughly investigate and obtain all government approvals, variance approvals and permits necessary to begin construction of a project.
· Hire and coordinate the use of local legal counsel related to government approvals.
· Coordinate efforts of all other departments (i.e. Architectural, Financing, Marketing, and Construction) up to and including construction scope of work.
· Assist general contractor project managers to correct development problems during construction phase.

Education/Experience Requirements:
1. Thoroughness - attention to detail
2. Organization ability
3. Ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously
4. Planning or engineering background
5. Coordinating abilities
6. Excellent communication skills - written and oral
7. Product knowledge
8. Excellent administrative and market skills
Ref# 1226343 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Construction Manager
A Fortune 500 retailer adding over 100 stores per year is looking for a Construction Manager to handle the Southeast (GA, North FL, AL, MS, TN). This person can work from home and will be responsible for overseeing construction and fixturing projects for new, expansion, relocation and remodeled stores for multiple concepts. They will insure quality of construction and completing jobs on time and within budget. Reviews and approves all assigned projects architectural/engineering shop drawings and equipment submittals as well as negotiate or analyze bid submittals for all assigned construction projects. The company is the leading retailer in their industry in the US and operates over 2000 stores nationwide. They are looking for someone with at least 5 years of construction experience in the retail industry. Extensive general construction and retail store planning knowledge as well as a solid understanding of store layouts, HVAC, electrical and plumbing criteria. Must be able to travel 50% of the time and run up 20 projects annually. Ref# 1227338 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com

Director of Project Development
Reporting to the President the Director of Project Development will manage complex development projects from due diligence through entitlement and permitting. The Director will also provide leadership and guidance to the Project Development team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture preferred. 10+ years of Preconstruction experience in large retail and mixed use project and at least 5 years of managing a staff of project development professionals. Ref# 1426503 Contact: markd@rwr.com

Construction Manager
We are looking for a Construction Manager 3-5 years of management experience mostly in a retail/ specialty retail environment (or at least the bulk of their projects). The candidate should expect an 80% travel schedule (4 days of 5 out of the office with some stretches of 2-3 weeks being out of the office). We have a very aggressive roll-out schedule and expansion plan for this year. The CM's will have around 25 projects with a budget of 350K per store, however, total buildout will be closer to 1.5 million, so 37.5 million total. That includes renovations and new stores. They want someone who is thick skinned that is great with multi-tasking. It can get crazy around there -- alot of work going on.

Job Duties:
*Responsible for new store construction from start to finish
*Managing a budget
*Work with designers on store plan specifications
*Solicit and analyze bids on construction projects from contractors
*Close out paperwork
*Coordinate with operations for store opening
*Strive for constant business and process improvement

Requirements:
*Previous store construction experience in a high-end retail environment is mandatory
*College degree is preferred
*Must be extremely detail oriented and have the ability to work independently
*Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ref# 1423330 Contact: msnitkin@rwr.com

Construction Manager-S CA
I am working with a national restaurant chain that is looking to add an additional Construction Manager due to company growth. The position can be based out of the house anywhere in S CA and will handle all construction efforts for 6-10 new restaurants per year plus 10-15 remodels (see detailed job description below). The company offers an awesome work environment I have recruited for this company for 10 years and have placed over 40 people with them. I have had incredibly positive feedback from the people I have placed there and many have told me it is the "best company they have ever worked for"!.

Surveys sites for new or remodel construction prior to start of job to determine feasibility of the site, develops preliminary site plans, and prepares original cost estimates. Determines city and local requirements; coordinates the preparation and filing of applications, such as CUP, Variance, Parcel Maps, Lot Ties, etc. Obtains necessary approvals. Attends public hearings and submits applications to obtain building, health, fire, and other related permits; oversees payment of required fees. Assures timely issuance of permits to correspond with awarding of construction contracts. Assists in training Construction Site Engineers on all construction activities and Company policies and procedures. Provides assistance in the analysis of difficult sites. Evaluates complex problems and recommends solutions. Presents and clarifies details of potential job sites to contractors. Solicits and reviews bids from contractors and assists in contractor selection and contract preparation. Approves contractor payments, change orders, etc. Inspects construction work on a regular basis to ensure all work is performed properly and to assist contractors, city inspectors, etc. in understanding company's specifications. Inspects completed projects and identifies incomplete work or work that does not meet quality standards or building requirements. Coordinates Company deliveries of owner supplied items. Ref# 1426454 Contact: nicoles@rwr.com