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Director of Operations- Owner's Rep

Full TimeOn Site
Lakeville, MN

, Lakeville, MN 55044 • Michael Page - Lakeville, MN

Construction Director

LOCAL projects & FLEXIBLE work environment with excellent culture

Own full lifecycle delivery across construction & tenant buildouts

Develop detailed budgets and cost estimates across capital, renovation, and tenant projects

Manage day-to-day construction execution and oversee third-party firms where applicable

Lead selection and coordination of architects, engineers, and contractors from design through completion

Oversee tenant buildouts, ensuring lease compliance and adherence to critical timelines

Draft and manage landlord work letters, lease exhibits, and signage requirements

Track project schedules, budgets, and milestones across multiple developments

Coordinate construction contracts in partnership with legal teams

Monitor tenant permitting, approvals, and readiness through project lifecycle

Serve as key liaison between onsite operations, tenants, and construction teams

Conduct site visits to ensure quality, compliance, and proper project phasing

Provide accurate reporting and updates to internal stakeholders

Support cross-functional initiatives across leasing, operations, and finance

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

7-10 years of experience in retail construction and redevelopment projects

Proven experience managing tenant improvement and capital projects end-to-end

Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and MS Project

Join a well-established firm with over 40 years of industry success

Gain exposure to a full lifecycle, vertically integrated real estate platform

Work on diverse, large-scale retail redevelopment projects nationwide

Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-performing culture

Make a tangible impact on communities and asset performance