Founded in 2004, The Menkiti Group is a 100% minority-owned Certified Business Enterprise headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional offices in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Menkiti Group is an integrated real estate services company focused on a double bottom line, measuring success in terms of positive social impact and financial returns. The company was founded with the mission to transform lives, careers, and communities through real estate, and they are committed to driving neighborhood impact and engaging in communities with a long-term lens. Their focuses include urban investment, residential and commercial development, residential sales, and commercial brokerage.

The company’s approach to urban neighborhood transformation and investment is centered upon partnerships with capital investors, local developers, community stakeholders, and small business owners to create thriving urban spaces that drive sustainable neighborhood impact and produce economic growth. The enterprise is dedicated to making smart investments in neighborhoods that are often on the “other side of perception,” to directly impact community vitality. Projects range from residential renovations and the development and tenanting of main street commercial properties to large-scale, mixed-use, transit-oriented development projects.

Over the past 19 years, The Menkiti Group has invested over $360MM in emerging urban neighborhoods, worked on the development of over 3.8MM SF of real estate, and has assisted over 2,000 families in purchasing their first homes. The Menkiti Group currently has over 4.9M SF in its development pipeline including catalytic projects such as MLK Gateway, Bond Bread with Howard University, The Yards Parcels G1 and G2 in partnership with Brookfield, and St. Elizabeths Parcels 7, 8, and 9.

At The Menkiti Group, we are dedicated to our mission of transforming lives, careers, and communities through real estate. If you are someone who wants to make a difference in the world, we invite you to elevate your career trajectory with us.

The Vice President of Construction will oversee construction management, for both existing and new properties in Washington, DC and Massachusetts.  This person will also develop a plan to oversee construction by partners.  Projects will primarily focus on urban retail, office and multi-family with rehab and new construction.  This person will assist with new development objectives and coordinate with the Development Team and Construction Managers on all design activities. Reporting to the President, this person will oversee the work of the Construction team, taking the lead in the design, bidding, and construction of new projects and ensuring the projects deliver on time and on budget in a high-quality manner.

Job Requirements

• Ability to manage and supervise employees using independent judgment.
• Must be able to work within a constantly changing environment.
• Must have the ability to coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to influence, build relations and present at all levels in the organization and with industry professionals.
• Strong process management, project management and people management skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• A high degree of professionalism and a strong work ethic coupled with a sense of responsibility and integrity required.
• Ability to travel; varies but typically up to 15%.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Works closely with the EVP of Development to assure new projects are properly designed and transitioned to Construction.
• Participates in the design process (alongside Development Project Managers) with Architects, in conjunction with Civil, Structural, and MEP design.
• Manages multiple projects through the permitting, licensing, and approval process.
• Ensures the timely delivery of multiple construction projects while effectively managing an internal team and vendors by delegating work assignments and inspiring and motivating others to perform to their fullest.
• Ensures cost effective construction by working with the design team throughout the process to achieve a cost-efficient design and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Maintains high level of communication with each project team to assure all stakeholders are kept informed on the details of project activities.
• Displays a willingness to take initiative to make decisions, exhibits excellent judgment, effectively articulates reasoning behind decisions made and includes appropriate stakeholders in the decision-making process.
• Assists Project Manager’s in developing an integrated project plan outlining roles and responsibilities, timelines, budgets, and key milestones.
• Oversees Project Manager’s efforts with regard to the contractor selection and competitive bidding process.
• Develops and ensures compliance with construction budgets and timelines.
• Oversees the preparation and communication of budgets and cash flow projections to ensure that accurate and timely information is provided.
• Coordinates with the Development Team and the property manager on property condition assessments for existing communities, annual CAPEX plans, and execution thereof.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the areas of Development, Construction Project Management and/or Owner’s Representation ability to manage and develop individual talent.
• Experience managing complex projects and competing deadlines.
• People leadership and talent development experience.
• Proven ability to meet both budget and schedule.
• Experience developing, and assuring adherence to, processes, procedures, and standards.
• Industry participation and certifications.
• Bachelor degree in a real estate-related field – Property Valuation, Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Economics, Business or similar.
• Commercial real estate acumen and ability to teach others.
• Possess a strong reputation in the industry and be viewed as an expert in the space.
• A proficiency in Microsoft Excel and some financial modeling capability.

Top candidates will be able to maintain structure in a fast-paced environment, possess the flexibility to integrate seamlessly into diverse communication flows, and have the capacity to effectively prioritize. A commitment to quality, composure under pressure, and a positive outlook are paramount.

The Menkiti Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Menkiti Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.