The Project Manager is responsible for managing internal development projects or third-party fee based projects through all required stages of development and construction management from design phase to close out with major emphasis on managing contractors, consultants, entitlement, budget, cost, schedule, quality control and documentation.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members. 

General Roles & Responsibilities

Customer Service: 

Ensure compliance with The Schuster Group customer service standards on all projects. On every project assist clients as needed and deliver excellent customer service and follow-up.

Company Policies:

Comply with the policies in the Employee Handbook and any other policies that may be set forth from time to time AND recommend new and improved policies on an on going basis for inclusion into best practices and policies to enhance operations and success.

Brand:

Faultlessly promote and ensure compliance with our brand: Innovation, Quality, Perfection, High Performance, Integrity, Success, Financial Stewardship, Leadership in Sustainable practices, and Enhancing our Communities through our work.

Job Specific Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Conduct research for all projects including characteristics and possible challenges, analyze research findings and make recommendations accordingly.
2. Identify potential architectural firms for all projects.
3. Prepare RFQ and/or RFP to architects identified and coordinate and manage interviews.
4. Review / prepare / negotiate Architect Services Contracts. 
5. Lead various design meetings and provide input as necessary.
6. Identify owner contracted consultants; review/prepare consultant services contracts.
7. Identify potential general contractors (GC) for all projects.
8. Interview and reference check all GCs.
9. Review / negotiate / prepare preconstruction services with GCs.
10. Manage and lead all preconstruction & budgeting meetings in conjunction with the design processes. 
11. Responsible for budgets and scheduling on all assigned projects.
12. Review / prepare / negotiate all construction contracts.
13. Review / approve construction draws.
14. Manage and process change order requests.
15. Periodic visits to all construction sites to monitor schedule/progress, quality, and construction activity in general.
16. Coordinate and monitor owner contracted consultants.
17. Lead weekly owner’s meetings for all projects assigned.
18. Identify and manage potential issues as early as possible, evaluate, and recommend possible solutions to the issues.
19. Responsible for proper project documentation and ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, organized and filed to company standards.
20. Coordinate close out including building / unit turn over, punchlist, and warranty issues for all projects.
21. Manage the close out documentation for every project assigned.
22. Complete a post mortem after each project and document accordingly. Use completed post mortems to benefit and improve processes of all new projects and update company standards where applicable.
23. Perform project underwriting and update proforma assumptions throughout the various stages of design and bidding.
24. Comply with the policies of the company AND recommend new and improved policies on an on going basis to enhance operations and company’s best practices.
25. Continually seek to capitalize upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
26. Communicate effectively with customers and clients to identify strategies and solutions to resolve issues.
27. Ensure The Schuster Group standards of quality control are met and that all vendors comply with documented specifications. Make sure a quality image is presented to third parties, to include maintaining clean jobsites, and keeping sales centers and marketing materials clean and appealing.
28. Work closely with other team members in consulting, marketing, or other departments on all projects to maximize project profitability and customer satisfaction.
29. Perform any and all other duties expected of a project manager for the company.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

This role requires adept abilities in all Office Products, including Work, Excel, Project, and Publisher, as well ad Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam products. Experience in project management software is preferred, but can be taught. This role will require education on new software programs to assist with company tasks as needed. This role requires the following traits:

· Self-motivated

· Ability to work independently

· Attention to detail

· Proficient computer skills

· Ability to multi-task

· Customer service skills

· Problem-solving skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Organized

· Project management skills

Equal Opportunity Environment:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with opportunities available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At The Schuster Group we strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive culture and team is critical to our success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Prior Project Management or Construction Management Experience in Real Estate (Minimum of 2-5 years preferred)