CONSTRUCTION RECRUITER BLOG

That’s my best way of writing in a 1929 Great Depression era accent. “Tanks for Nuttin!” This is my rant towards Obama and all the misfits on Capital Hill that are so far gone and disconnected that they’re making a mockery of the foundations that made this nation great. We didn’t become the world super power (now slipping) by kissing butts and placating to every special interest group. This “American Jobs Act” is an absolute joke. Let’s be clear, I’m all for infrastructure jobs, teacher jobs and jobs for a men and women in the military but Obama and his band of political nimrods have clearly selected groups in order to get him elected [...]

The “you” in this title is everyone still struggling through this economy and the “me” is the economy. I felt this was a fitting title because the amount of calls we’ve been fielding for 3-4 years now from candidates that are racking their brains trying to figure out why they can’t find a job is staggering. They all call me with a sense of “Kipp! What’s wrong with me!”. They’re all shocked when I say “There’s nothing wrong with you” [...]

Are we there yet?

I’m the child in the back of the car that won’t stay quiet. I’m excited to end the longest backseat car ride I’ve ever been on. “ARE WE THERE YET” I’ve screamed over and over. The worst part is that I haven’t heard the driver say “YES, now hush!”. Instead I’m met with a quiet almost ignoring me response as if the driver isn’t quiet sure but is yet hopeful that a street sign will emerge soon alleviating the concern that we are lost[...]

Oh thank heaven for 2011
2011 – The year we get our jobs back? That’s what we’re all hoping. I have to admit this whole situation has been rougher than I anticipated back in 2008 but in the past couple of months I’ve seen many positive indicators for 2011. It has fundamentals and structure that we just haven’t seen in 3 years. According to a few of our sources through KPMG and McGraw-Hill we find the following [...]

The BRAIN TRUST
Things seem to be picking up, albeit very slowly. Still this is good news and we’re happy to see new clients and new opportunities that need to be filled. Those companies that are ready to hire should really take time to think about who they want to hire. Right now there is a massive brain trust filled to the hilt with senior executives in the 60+ years of age club. Many were looking to retire after 5 more years in the game but the Great Recession came along and prolonged a few of those “gone fish’n” plans [...]

Tipping Point
Tipping Point - The market seems to be getting better. The amount of "Potential" energy in the market is encouraging. Billions of dollars have been raised by large private REITS and pension and mutual funds and these dollars are just itching to be placed in the market.

NEW POSITIONS

The following are new positions that Gillian Executive Search is under contract to fill. Please click each title to learn more:

SVP of  Multifamily Acquisitions- APARTMENTS, Orange County, California
We are seeking a talented candidate to join our Client and  lead all aspects of their apartment community acquisition efforts. An overview of responsibilities includes: source new deals, investigate new markets, conduct underwriting & analysis, inspect physical sites, participate in due diligence, and structure & complete transactions. This is a significant addition to our client's management team therefore we seek ONLY the best multifamily acquisitions experts in the area.

MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – RENTAL PROPERTIES, San Diego, California
Responsible (under the direction of Senior Management team) to prepare and execute the project business plans for multifamily rental properties including coordination and overseeing all budgeting, scheduling, design, construction contracting, change order negotiating, site inspection, building permitting, and related development activities, for projects assigned to the Director.  In addition, Development Director is to provide overview and management assistance for other project managers as assigned by the head of the development department and/or other Senior Management Team members.

MULTIFAMILY LEAD UNDERWRITER – RENTAL PROPERTIES, Southern California
Solid client looking expand their Apartment development pipeline in primary markets (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Denver) and secondary markets ( Phoenix, Las Vegas and Texas). Proper candidate will be able to lead a team of analysts, manage quality control, survey markets for competitor and economic information, have a solid appraisal and deal structuring background. Candidate must be able to justify all information plugged into client's proforma.

Multifamily Construction Manager/Project Manager, Los Angeles
This is a confidential search so please call us for details. In short we need a PROVEN Multifamily/Apartment Project Manager that can oversee the construction of TypeV multifamily projects in the Los Angeles Area.. Please be a proven multifamily construction manager when applying and please be from the Los Angeles Area at present.

Project Manager, San Francisco, California, Commercial Office and Industrial: Our client is a full service real estate investment and management company with a diverse portfolio of office and industrial properties in major markets throughout the western United States including California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and Utah. The foundation of  company is to create and execute customized value creation programs for individual properties and to develop strong customer relationships. They presently have a need for a qualified commercial construction manager in their Northern California offices (click title for more information)

Project Manager for Retail Tenant Improvements, Orange County California - Over the past decade, our CLIENT has become a premier general contractor in the retail construction industry. Their exclusive focus on retail clients has allowed them to excel at the nuances of retail construction. They keep a clean job site, maintain a strict adherence to schedule with IT systems and training that allows their retail clients to open their stores “On Time Completion – Zero Punch Turn”. Their experience and attention to detail has made them one of the top retail general contractors on the West Coast.

Retail Property Manager - Los Angeles: Our client is one of the premier real estate companies in the United States focusing on the ownership and management of community and neighborhood shopping centers. As a comprehensive real estate company, it manages a national portfolio of 585 properties aggregating approximately 92.0 million square feet of gross leasable area, including 37 properties held through joint ventures. This position will be based in their South Bay (LA) office and will focus on approximately 2 million square feet of retail in LA and Orange County.

Controller / VP of Accounting- Orange County, California: By February we will begin interviewing candidates for a strong position with our client, a prime General Contractor focused in Retail and Commercial office construction. The position is Controller/VP of Accounting. This position will focus in all aspects of accounting and management of the company. If you are interested and qualified please get in touch with me now so we can keep you in the loop

Senior Superintendents (3) - Orange County, California: By late February early March our client, a prime General Contractor focused in Retail and Commercial office construction will need 3 strong lead superintendents. You are interest and qualified please reach out to me now so we can keep you in the loop as we get closer.

Heavy Industrial Construction Project Manager, Southern California - Our Client, a leader in the heavy industrial construction industry seeks a Project Manager to join their organization!Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Must be a California Qualifying Agent/Responsible Managing Employee - holding your GC license in heavy industrial construction (boilers, chillers, steam turbines)

Retail Project Development Manager, Orange County, California : Our client is seeing a candidate that has extensive experience in retail development project management and will have demonstrated professional skills in managing significant commercial and/or residential development and construction projects in Southern California. The key attributes of this position include the following education, skill sets and experience: