CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION
Department: Property Services
Reports To: Senior Construction Manager
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Responsibilities and Duties
• Manages all aspects of construction work for assigned properties located in Charlotte. Additional assignments may include Greensboro and Raleigh.
• Assists leasing and asset management team in budgeting projects for new and existing tenants
• Responsible for all aspects of the lease work letter including special provisions and schedule commitments as well as coordination with the Property Management and Accounting departments to invoice and collect up-front overage payments by tenants.
• Develops and executes capital plans such as restroom renovations, lobby renovations, and corridor improvements for assigned buildings.
• Collaborates with property management team for smooth transition of construction to occupancy.
• Manages, updates, and requires all contractors to conform to Building Rules and Regulations set forth by each property management team.
• Assembles and delivers all required Certificates Of Insurance before work begins for general contractors and tenant vendors.
• Creates and manages construction budgets for new projects with approval and oversight from the Senior Construction Manager
• Manages construction project schedules and ensures projects reach established milestones for planned delivery
• Issues RFPs to prospective general contractors and design professionals, and evaluates bid proposals from each
• Manages all aspects of the permitting process
• Responsible for negotiation of all construction and consultant agreements for all disciplines (architects, engineers, general contractors),
• Monitors and documents plans, specifications, budgets and contracts for all planned projects
• Monitors and reviews contractors’ work as it relates to leasehold improvements and ensures conformity to execute a smooth transition to occupancy.
• Prepares construction updates for company managers and joint venture partners.
• Prepares and monitor all aspects of the leasing TI Allowance including budget creation, budget updates, change orders, etc.
• Works with other departments as needed to ensure a smooth service delivery to tenants.
• Initiates, tracks and completes construction cases within internal project management software.
• Makes regular and consistent site visits to all projects for quality control purposes.
Focused Responsibility
• Get preliminary pricing from trusted contractor(s) to verify budget (GAPulator, Estimating Work, etc.)
• After conceptual plan is approved, release architect to complete bid package
• Bid project to contractors as applicable
• Review and compare scope and pricing of contractor bids – assemble bid tabs for tenant review
• Develop total cost analysis and obtain all internal and external approvals
• Present best qualified bidder to tenant for approval
• Award TI contract to selected bidder
• Prepare / obtain contract
• Value engineering as required
• Participate in and contribute to weekly OAC meetings
• Coordinate detailed move-in coordination with tenant and tenant vendors
• Ensure completion of TI punchlist
• Obtain Certificate of Occupancy
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• Capable of managing multiple projects at different phases simultaneously
• Must be a results-oriented team player with exceptional time-management and organizational skills including the ability to work independently, multi-task, and self-manage deadline expectations across multiple projects.
• Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 5+ years of construction and/or developer/Property Management experience with 3+ years of tenant improvement management.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills with experience as both a team player and coach both locally and within a national organization
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong MS Excel skills and Proficiency in MS Office software applications, Adobe or Bluebeam
• Some travel will be required depending on market assignments
About Griffin Partners
Griffin Partners is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment firm founded in 1980 by Fred Griffin. Based in Houston, Texas, the firm specializes in industrial, office, and mixed-use real estate across the Sunbelt and Mountain West markets. Over its four-decade history, Griffin has acquired or developed more than 14 million square feet across 52+ projects, representing over $1.9 billion in total capitalization. Leveraging its fully integrated platform, Griffin oversees the entire investment lifecycle—including acquisition, development, property management, asset management, and disposition—driving long-term value creation and operational excellence.
For more information on Griffin Partners, visit www.griffinpartners.com
Position: Construction Manager - Tenant Improvements
Location: Charlotte, NC
Please send resumes to: hr@griffinpartners.com