Director, Project Management at Simon in Indianapolis, IN

Director, Project Management Location: Indianapolis, IN Job Location: Corporate Indianapolis PRIMARY PURPOSE: This role is accountable for the end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of 4–5 concurrent large‑scale development initiatives, including ground‑up and redevelopment projects encompassing retail, mixed‑use, and can include hospitality, residential, office, and entertainment components, ensuring delivery aligns with approved scope, schedule, budget, and performance objectives. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Project Leadership & Delivery Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of 4–5 concurrent large‑scale retail development and/or renovation projects, ensuring performance against approved scope, budget, and schedule. Partner with Development leadership to support early project planning, feasibility analysis, site planning, preliminary design, estimating, and scheduling. Serve as the primary owner of project execution, driving accountability across internal teams and external partners. Design, Engineering & Entitlements Direct and coordinate project design efforts with in‑house teams and external architects, engineers, and consultants. Engage with zoning authorities, planning commissions, utilities, and local, state, and federal agencies to secure approvals, permits, zoning modifications, and easements as required. Leverage internal technical expertise—including Architecture, Engineering, and Environmental—throughout design and construction phases. Financial & Contract Management Develop, manage, and control construction budgets, including hard and soft costs; proactively identify risks, variances, and cost‑saving opportunities. Lead procurement activities: oversee bidding, evaluate proposals, recommend consultants and contractors, and negotiate contract terms. Review and approve pay applications, invoices, and change orders; delegate routine approvals as appropriate while maintaining fiscal discipline. Construction Oversight Oversee on‑site construction activities in coordination with Field Representatives, ensuring progress, quality, and safety compliance. Monitor schedules and enforce adherence to contract documents, specifications, and approved phasing plans. Resolve issues impacting delivery, including constructability challenges, design conflicts, and unforeseen site conditions. Coordinate construction activities with major tenants, anchor stores and specialty retailers to support seamless tenant delivery. Coordinate construction activities in a mixed-use environment that includes hospitality, residential, office and entertainment components. Provide direction and oversight for tenant construction specifications, plan reviews and schedule alignment. Provide oversight of co-development projects with other Developers. Leadership & Collaboration Lead cross‑functional collaboration across Development, Leasing, Architecture, Engineering, and Operations teams. Foster strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, and agency partners to drive positive project outcomes. Manage competing priorities across multiple projects while maintaining strategic focus and executional discipline. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. 15+ years of progressive experience managing large‑scale commercial or mixed‑use construction projects, preferably in retail environments. Deep knowledge of construction means and methods—including site work, structural systems, MEP, utilities, paving, and landscaping. Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost estimating, and contract administration. Proven leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes across diverse teams