About Fisker Inc.
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store.
Role Overview
As the Associate Director, Real Estate Construction you will be responsible for managing the construction and development of the global real estate portfolio of Fisker retail and service locations as well as all other Fisker facilities related to the business. This person must have an extensive construction development background primarily with retail spaces. This role will directly manage disciplines related to real estate construction and development projects and must have excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Project oversight of multiple construction projects of real estate for the company through each phase of design, pre-construction, construction execution and ultimate handover to Retail Operations
- Creation and management of project budgets
- Managing multiple projects at various stages of concept, design, execution and close-out
- Managing projects internationally as well within US
- Direct management of general contractor including budget, schedule and quality control
- Direct management of RFP/general contractor selection process
- Direct management of contractor invoice review and approval
- Project budget tracking and forecasting
- Develop and maintain relationships with general contractors and sub-contractors and create a network for company’s ongoing needs
- Create an in-house Estimating and Purchasing team to set up proper budgets for the company and help GC’s stay on track
- Create, mentor and coach project team to ensure their skills and capabilities are always being developed
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study (Architecture, Structural Engineering, Construction Management) or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- 5- 7 years of experience in real estate, construction and project management
- Extensive knowledge of construction administration process including contracts, budgets, construction documents, change orders, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and material procurement
- Automotive, fashion retail or hospitality experience preferred
- Demonstrated negotiation skills
- Experience with municipal planning and zoning procedures preferred
- Understanding of real estate principles and concepts
- Understanding of legal terms specific to Real Estate
- Ability to create and interpret pro forma, cash flow analysis and basic deal tracking structures
- Ability to identify and report site specific conditions
- Exceptional ability to gather, analyze and present demographic and financial data in executive level reports
- Experience with municipal planning and zoning procedures preferred
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite of products
- Presentation and communication skills required
- Passion for electric vehicles and sustainability
- Ability to travel
Preferred Attributes/ Competencies
- Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty.
- Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.
- Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way
- Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
- Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.
- Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing to travel both domestically, as well as internationally, as required
Fisker Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Inc. is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.