Job Climate

Well the new news is there's no new news. The real estate development climate is still sluggish at best. However there is a brightside. Now that we're about as low as we can go the winds of change will be coming any day now. The turn around will be massive and talent will be in short supply across many states since many people have moved out of the area or out of the industry all together.

Advice in the short period
1. Keep your ear to the ground
2. Stay put
3. Make sure any interviews you go on are "real" as there are many companies just interviewing with no ability to pull the trigger.
4. Many new and robust opportunities are around the corner. Just think of how many projects have been put on hold.

Get to know a good recruiter that understands the industry
Find one at www.devconjobs.com

Friday, September 19, 2008

Where we work

Gillian Executive Search conducts Real Estate and Construction Executive Search & Recruiting Services for the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Australia, U.A.E., Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Europe, Mexico, South America

Friday, July 18, 2008

2008 Construction Report

FMI Presents the 2008 U.S. Construction Overview

RALEIGH, N.C., December 19, 2007 – FMI, management consultants and investment bankers to the construction industry, announce the publication of the 2008 U.S. Construction Overview.FMI’s 2008 U.S. Construction Overview, published annually, offers a comprehensive report on vital construction trends. It also forecasts the growth or decline in each market segment and geographic region, noting both short-term and long-term considerations.This year’s Overview forecasts a 5.8 percent growth of construction put in place for the coming year, although it was down 3.7 percent in 2007. The health and direction of the construction market matters not only to firms directly in the construction industry, but also to the overall economic health of the country. In 2008, construction put in place will total $1.21 trillion, about 9 percent gross of domestic product.In addition, the 2008 Overview discusses standout trends in the construction industry, such as:• Green Building. Green, nonresidential construction put in place was $13.4 billion in 2006. By 2008, we project $21.2 billion of all new nonresidential construction will employ the use of green-building principles—a 58 percent increase. This sizable growth in green construction has created a shift in perception among owners and the architectural and engineering communities over the last few years—the industry is increasingly recognizing green building capabilities as a necessary part of a firm’s best practices.• Employee Ownership. Dramatic ownership turnover within the construction industry will bring significant change and challenge over the next decade. Family ownership is declining while broad-based employee ownership is increasing.• Productivity Improvement. Productivity improvement is approaching safety in importance for self-performers. Firms have begun to identify productivity as a critical strategic issue to provide sustained return on investment as well as an opportunity to gain competitive advantage. Using planning tools and job cost systems to manage projects are just some of the ways contractors can focus on productivity.• Hispanic Workforce. Of the 11.8 million workers in the construction industry work force in 2006, 2.9 million were Hispanic—25 percent of the total. This trend has not slowed, despite the housing market slowdown and increasingly stringent immigration rules. Many construction employers recognize that language barriers seriously affect job site communication and productivity, as well as adherence to and understanding of safety regulations. More Hispanics are injured and killed on construction sites today than any other ethnic or racial group.“The 2008 construction forecast is generally positive and many sectors of the construction industry will remain healthy, despite the continuing drag of the housing downturn,” said Heather Jones, construction economist for FMI’s Research Services. “In terms of trends, the aging of the population, immigration and deteriorating infrastructure will drive much of this growth. The health care, public safety, office and transporation segments will see the strongest growth in 2008.”Heather Jones, a construction economist for FMI’s Research Services, is responsible for design, management and performance of primary and secondary market research projects and related research activities, including economic analysis and modeling, construction market forecasting and database management. Her particular expertise is in the areas of market sizing and modeling, competitive analysis, sales and market performance evaluations, buying practices and trend analysis.FMI has published the Overview since 1977. The publication surveys, analyzes and summarizes trends in the building and construction industry and provides all sectors of the construction industry with an overall picture of factors influencing construction spending in the various sectors for the upcoming 18 months. The Overview provides a solid foundation for initial strategic market planning and market-segment analysis.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Vice President of Capital Expenditures

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V.P. of Capital Expenditures
Orange County, CA
NEW POSITION at www.gessearch.com

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Job Title: VP – Capital Expenditures
Department/Location: Lake Forest
Reports To: SVP - West

SUMMARY:Responsible for managing the Capital Expenditure budget for the entire west region for this leading Multifamily Apartment Developer. Provides strategic guidance for the Regional Service Management team and ensure proper tools and training are available and utilized. Maintains a thorough understanding of the competitive market in which the properties are located. Responsible for establishing national standards for environmental and emergency procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties as assigned.• Interacts with regional managers to audit and approve regional contracts• Provide leadership and training to regional service teams• Research and recommend national standards in regards to environmental/emergency concerns• Ensures consistent quality, curb appeal, asset preservation and risk management according to company standards• Monitors and reports performance on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Anticipates and communicates significant departures from budget.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Gillian Executive Search, Inc - Jobs




The following are positions (active, on hold or filled) listed on Gillian Executive Search, Inc. home page.


3. SVP of Mixed Use Development - Orange County
4. Senior Development Analyst - Orange County
6. Project Manager - Tampa Florida
7. Land Acquisitions Manager - San Francisco
8. Controller - Atlanta
10. Development Manager - Salt Lake City
12. Architect - Los Angeles
13. Senior Project Architect - Las Vegas
14. Project Executive - Los Angeles
15. Senior Estimator - Orange County
16. Financial Analyst - Atlanta, Georgia