layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.

LAYIQ - Director, Construction - Pittsburgh, PA at WS Development

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
10–12+ years of commercial construction experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role with a developer, general contractor, or construction management firm; experience with mixed-use, retail, or adaptive-reuse/historic redevelopment projects strongly preferred.
Experience delivering construction on active, occupied mixed-use or retail properties — ideally waterfront or urban infill sites with public realm/streetscape components.
Familiarity with the Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania construction market, permitting processes, and AEC community is a plus; existing relationships with local trades, municipal agencies, and historic preservation stakeholders (e.g., the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation) are a strong advantage.
Extensive knowledge of construction management, budgeting, scheduling, contracts, and regulatory compliance. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, at different phases and scales, within a single active district.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing high-performing teams, ideally on-site at a flagship or landmark property.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills; comfortable serving as the face of construction to municipal officials, tenants, and community stakeholders on a high-visibility project.
Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset, able to drive projects forward under tight deadlines in a dynamic, evolving redevelopment environment.
Willingness to be based on-site at Station Square in Pittsburgh, PA daily or as required with the construction schedule. Travel (anticipated to be monthly) to Chestnut Hill, MA for Construction department team meetings
Growth Opportunity
As WS Development’s flagship Pittsburgh redevelopment — and the company’s first Western Pennsylvania property — Station Square offers the Director, Construction the opportunity to shape a multi-year, high-visibility transformation from the ground up. A successful Director will build a lasting track record on a landmark project, expand departmental responsibilities as the redevelopment progresses through additional phases, and be well positioned for greater leadership within WS Development’s broader national portfolio.

Director, Construction - Pittsburgh, PA

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