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Develop and execute comprehensive planning strategies for interior fit-out projects valued at $25M-$100M+, managing multiple concurrent projects with combined values exceeding $200M
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Create sophisticated project schedules, resource optimization models, and risk mitigation frameworks using advanced planning methodologies and enterprise-level software platforms
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Lead cross-functional project teams of 15-25 professionals including planners, coordinators, design teams, and construction managers
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Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with tier-one contractors, specialty subcontractors, and design consultants across multiple market sectors
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices across the planning department
Advanced Project Planning & Execution
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Develop complex work breakdown structures, critical path networks, and resource-loaded schedules for multi-phase interior projects with 18-36 month durations
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Orchestrate intricate coordination between architectural teams, MEP engineers, specialty contractors, and building operations for occupied building renovations
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Implement advanced planning techniques including 4D modeling, lean construction principles, and integrated project delivery methods
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Manage sophisticated change management processes, including complex scope modifications and schedule compression scenarios
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Oversee budget planning and forecasting for large-scale projects, including cost-loaded schedules and earned value management
Executive Leadership & Team Development
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 8-12 senior planners and project coordinators, providing career development guidance and technical training
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Establish department standards, procedures, and quality control protocols for planning excellence
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Drive recruitment, performance management, and succession planning for planning department growth
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Foster collaborative leadership across multidisciplinary teams and matrix organizations
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Champion innovation in planning technologies and methodologies
Senior Client & Stakeholder Management
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Serve as executive-level interface for Fortune 500 clients, building long-term strategic relationships that drive repeat business
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Lead high-stakes client presentations to C-suite executives, presenting complex project strategies, risk assessments, and recovery plans
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Manage client expectations during challenging project scenarios, providing transparent communication and solution-oriented leadership
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Facilitate executive steering committee meetings, design charrettes, and strategic planning sessions
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Develop and maintain relationships with key industry partners, regulatory authorities, and municipal agencies
Enterprise Risk & Quality Management
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Implement comprehensive risk management frameworks, including probabilistic scheduling, Monte Carlo analysis, and contingency planning
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Ensure compliance with complex building codes, life safety requirements, and sustainability standards across diverse market sectors
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Lead quality assurance programs and implement continuous improvement initiatives across all planning activities
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Maintain executive-level project governance and reporting protocols for senior management and client leadership teams
Required Qualifications Experience & Industry Expertise
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10-15 years of progressive experience in construction planning with minimum 8 years focused on large-scale interior fit-out projects
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Proven track record of successfully delivering 20+ interior projects valued at $25M+ each, with demonstrated expertise in projects exceeding $50M
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Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience managing planning departments of 8+ professionals
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Executive-level client management experience with Fortune 500 companies across multiple sectors including corporate headquarters, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, and retail
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Experience with complex occupied building renovations, phased construction, and critical operations continuity requirements
Related Industry & Construction Experience
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Commercial construction experience including office buildings, retail centers, hospitality facilities, healthcare institutions, and mixed-use developments
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Infrastructure project experience with utilities coordination, site development, transportation systems, and public works projects
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Industrial construction background including manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and specialized industrial fit-outs
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Institutional project experience with educational facilities, government buildings, cultural institutions, and public assembly spaces
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High-rise construction experience including core and shell coordination, vertical transportation systems, and building envelope integration
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Mission-critical facility experience including data centers, laboratories, clean rooms, and specialized technical environments
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Historic renovation and adaptive reuse projects requiring specialized planning approaches and regulatory compliance
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Design-build, construction management, and public-private partnership (PPP) project delivery experience
