Capital Projects Manager

Job Description

Capital Projects Manager

The Capital Projects Manager has responsibility for capital projects across a national portfolio of operational properties, developed or acquired by Landmark. The position will require construction-led expertise with an ownership/investment mindset, focusing on supporting asset management and properties through major repairs, value add work, special projects, property assessments, tenant improvements (CM), temp leasing office (CM or GC) buildout, and more.

In this role, you will collaborate with asset managers and operations/facilities management to identify and determine capital strategies to maximize the value of Landmark’s assets, including assessing the feasibility of new capital project opportunities and executing on them. Experience in construction will go a long way towards your success in this role as you can communicate effectively across multiple departments.

Reports to: Senior Manager, Capital Projects Team

Direct Reports: N/A

Duties/Responsibilities: The duties listed below are an outline of the role’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the organization change, these duties may be modified as needed.

Capital Project Management

• Manage the design and construction of capital improvements and oversee tenant improvements as needed for Landmark’s assets.
• Lead multiple projects at once and communicate proactively on any competing priorities.
• Coordinate with internal Landmark team members to include facilities management, operations, asset management, acquisition, construction (cost estimate, pre-con, etc.) and design professionals.
• Select, contract, and manage external team of professionals to include architect, general contractor, engineers and related consultants.
• Develop, monitor and adhere to project schedules, budget, quality standards and scopes.
• Coordinate budgeting and pricing, reviewing and approving construction draw submittals and invoices.
• Represent owner in regular construction meetings, track issues and coordinate project documentation; make strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate project permitting as needed for project work.
• Lead consultant, contractor selection/bid process and negotiation.
• Oversee onsite construction progress and assist with trouble shooting as needed.
• Track portfolio and asset age and condition.
• As needed, manage or support emergency response (major repairs, remediation, and/or restoration).
• Lead or assist with warranty and construction defects.
• Address new construction project Deliveries outstanding construction items/ open issues.
• Redevelopment Projects
• Keeping assets top of market
• Works with asset management team on business plans to keep assets top of the market through value-add asset repositions to achieve top of market rents and leasing velocity (underwriting, IRRs, ROI, etc.)
• Planning, design, permitting, and construction oversite (CM)
• Turnover to Operations and prepare closeout report
• Vendor Lists management and vendor relations
• General Contractors and Subcontractors
• Immediate Response vendors and contractors
• Due Diligence Consultants
• Investigation and Testing Consultants
• Property Assessments (Acquisitions)
• Survey
• Environmental
• PCA
• Envelope reviews
• Parking decks
• Property walks / investigations
• Assist in Tenant interviews as needed
• Global assessment or reporting needs
• Equity partner assessment or reporting needs
• Leasing office buildouts
• Document management (design docs, O&Ms, as-builts, warranties, testing reports, etc.)
  

Assistance With Commercial Leasing

• Assist Landmark Leasing team with Lease Outline Drawings for prospective retail tenants.
• Coordinate tenant drawings and approvals throughout the process from lease signature through occupancy.
• Oversee tenant construction throughout the process from lease signature through occupancy, including both landlord improvements and tenant improvements.
• Review tenant drawings and approve.
• Prepare budgets for landlord work.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or University
• Five years of experience in construction/project management, architecture, engineering, owner’s representative or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Entitlement, permitting experience preferred; being able to comprehend construction documents, permit sets, etc.
• Must be proficient with internet-based computer programs and have ability to create and manage budgets
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills and organizations skills required
• Must be able to deal effectively with confrontational situations and maintain objectivity and a calm professional manner
• Possess and exercise mature judgment
• Strong work ethic, loyal, trustworthy, honest, team player
• Must be able to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be proficient in construction processes, products, and procedures including blueprint reading and understanding plans and specifications
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low.
• Travel: up to 20% travel to projects
  
  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may infrequently drive a vehicle (intrastate and interstate travel) or be subject to air travel for purposes of Company business.
  
  

Landmark Properties is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.