Facilities Project Manager

JOB TITLE: Facilities Project Manager

JOB LOCATION: Providence, RI (Remote/Hybrid Travel to locations )

WAGE RANGE*: $50-55/hr.

JOB NUMBER: FPM1

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field is preferred
• Professional certification (PMP, MCRE, LEED or similar) preferred
• 7-10 years relevant experience in corporate or commercial project management and real estate development (emphasized more on project management)
• Advanced user of Microsoft Project, excel, smartsheet, and other scheduling and tracking tools
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu or similar design software, ability to create test fits and office/warehouse sizing
• Experience in drafting and managing RFP's for real estate and construction projects, including the management of bid processes and vendor negotiations
• Working knowledge of regulatory processes, including permitting, building codes
• Working knowledge of lease/construction contract terms
• Working knowledge of sustainable building practices, and green certifications i.e. LEED
• Experienced managing and delivering commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure projects
• Understanding of data centers, labs, and warehouses
• Ability to scope projects that have heavy electrical and mechanical requirements
• OSHA 10/30 hour certification desirable
• Strong analytical ability
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong level of customer service skills and professionalism
• Strong estimating, budgeting and reporting skills.
• Project management skills required to support program design and implementation.
• Experienced in change management
• Experienced in the management and delivery of multiple projects.
• Experienced project managing and delivering commercial, industrial and critical infrastructure projects.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to collaborate with all levels of the organization and operate across a diverse environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 30% of time
• Experience working in matrix organizations coordinating assignments from multiple stakeholders.
  
  

Job Description

Job Summary

The Project Manager Lead will primarily focus on end-to-end project management, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion in site selection, leasing, design, budgeting, and project execution of company leased real estate assets. You will ensure our clients properties meet the changing organizational needs, while providing safe, secure and sustainable space for staff to thrive.

You will be responsible for the delivery of projects across commercial office space, R&D, Data Centers, Operation Centers, warehousing, distribution facilities, and showrooms.

This role requires effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, and project management experience. Problem-solving and decision-making skills to diagnose challenges and issues and develop innovative business solutions and assess risks and opportunities. Very strong administration skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Project Management (Emphasis)

• Lead project teams and internal customers to develop an understanding of business requirements,
• Manage multiple projects from project identification to site selection, design, planning, client approval, construction, moves and completion.
• Develop/maintain scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects.
• Provide property market analysis and performance benchmarking.
• Provide cost estimation for renovations, relocations, and new business rollout.
• Lead real estate components of RFP opportunities and competitive bid proposals.
• Lead and manage workplace designers, architects, engineers, and project managers.
• Experienced managing and delivering commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure projects
• Understanding of data centers, labs, and warehouses
• Ability to scope projects that have heavy electrical and mechanical requirements
• Collaborate with cross function teams including Legal, IT, EHS, DEI, Sustainability, Security, Finance, Facilities and Food Services
• Manage and negotiate with 3rd party vendors, architects, general contractors, and engineers in the delivery/construction of space.
• Identify project dependencies and critical path issues.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-site projects on time and within budget
  
  

Lease Portfolio Management (Moved to Bottom)

• Manage and monitor lease expiration's and critical dates.
• Collaboration and partner business leaders to drive portfolio performance.
• Prepare and present detailed reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with brokers and service providers regarding lease strategy.
• Lead negotiation activities for new properties, lease renewals and lease terminations.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews, performance evaluations, and benchmarking.
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including business units, senior management, brokers, contractors, and service providers.
• Manage relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, design and build vendors and other industry professionals.
  
  

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
  
  

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