Senior Director, Construction - Office

Company: Irvine Company
Location: East Irvine
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

This position is responsible for tenant improvement, capital upgrades, and reinvestment construction management within the Irvine Company Office Properties Orange County 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, within an 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. Key Responsibilities: Directs the full lifecycle of high-complexity projects from initial design review through final jobsite inspections and closeout. Provides critical constructability reviews, due diligence for acquisitions, and accurate cost modeling (ROMs) to support leasing, capital, and reinvestment initiatives. Manages the approval of project pricing, contracts, and change orders, while reviewing leasing deal sheets to ensure financial and operational alignment. Sources, pre-qualifies, and manages relationships with portfolio architects, engineers, and general contractors, specifically focusing on the Orange County market. Enforces standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cross-functional coordination and ensures schedule adherence through rigorous site visits and phasing plan reviews. Acts as a specialized industry resource for internal departments (Acquisitions, Leasing, Operations) while coaching and developing department personnel. Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience: 10 - 15 years Additional Requirements: Proficient knowledge of all financial aspects related to tenant and capital improvement construction, including value-engineering, proposal, 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: $185,300.00 - $257,900.00 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.

Keywords: Irvine Company, Encinitas , Senior Director, Construction - Office, Administration, Clerical , East Irvine, California