What are the responsibilities and job description for the TI Project Manager position at Structure Tone Southwest?
Summary
The Tenant Improvement (TI) Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of interior renovation and tenant improvement projects—measured by quality, client satisfaction, safety, and profitability. This role provides overall project leadership, managing project team members, subcontractors, and vendors through all phases of construction. The TI Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, owners, and tenant reps, ensuring strong communication, timely execution, and exceptional project outcomes in fast-paced commercial environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily execution of all project activities—schedule, cost, quality, and subcontractor performance—specific to tenant improvement scopes.
- Proactively identify and communicate conditions that may impact project delivery; escalate issues to leadership when needed.
- Prepare and review project documentation including progress reports, budgets, and schedules.
- Lead weekly project meetings with clients, tenant reps, subcontractors, and consultants; document and distribute meeting minutes.
- Manage procurement, subcontractor awards, and vendor coordination specific to fast-track interiors work.
- Ensure timely and accurate client billing, subcontractor invoicing, and coordination with accounting teams.
- Track, submit, and gain approvals for all change orders; assess impacts to schedule and budget.
- Coordinate final project closeout including punch lists, warranty documents, and client turnover.
- Foster positive relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and field personnel throughout the duration of the project.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of experience as a Project Manager with a general contractor, with a strong emphasis on interior fit-outs, renovations, or tenant improvement work.
- Field supervision experience (Superintendent, PE, APM) strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage fast-paced, high-detail projects with tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling tools.
- Strong understanding of architectural drawings, tenant plans, and construction documents.
- Ability to travel between office and active job sites as needed.
Core Competencies
1. Client Service – Anticipates tenant and owner needs to drive repeat business.
2. TI Expertise – Deep understanding of logistics, phasing, and coordination unique to interior projects.
3. Decision-Making – Solves challenges quickly in high-pressure environments.
4. Financial Acumen – Manages budgets, change orders, and cost tracking with precision.
5. Relationship Building – Builds trust with clients, subcontractors, and design partners.
6. Team Leadership – Effectively leads project teams and sets clear expectations.
7. Organization – Excels at managing multiple fast-moving projects.
8. Safety Culture – Champions safe practices, especially within occupied or operational spaces.
9. Communication – Communicates clearly with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
10. Initiative – Takes proactive ownership of results, deadlines, and client satisfaction.
Physical Requirements
This role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach. Employees must be able to lift/move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color distinction. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement: Structure Tone Southwest is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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The Tenant Improvement (TI) Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of interior renovation and tenant improvement projects—measured by quality, client satisfaction, safety, and profitability. This role provides overall project leadership, managing project team members, subcontractors, and vendors through all phases of construction. The TI Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, owners, and tenant reps, ensuring strong communication, timely execution, and exceptional project outcomes in fast-paced commercial environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily execution of all project activities—schedule, cost, quality, and subcontractor performance—specific to tenant improvement scopes.
- Proactively identify and communicate conditions that may impact project delivery; escalate issues to leadership when needed.
- Prepare and review project documentation including progress reports, budgets, and schedules.
- Lead weekly project meetings with clients, tenant reps, subcontractors, and consultants; document and distribute meeting minutes.
- Manage procurement, subcontractor awards, and vendor coordination specific to fast-track interiors work.
- Ensure timely and accurate client billing, subcontractor invoicing, and coordination with accounting teams.
- Track, submit, and gain approvals for all change orders; assess impacts to schedule and budget.
- Coordinate final project closeout including punch lists, warranty documents, and client turnover.
- Foster positive relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and field personnel throughout the duration of the project.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of experience as a Project Manager with a general contractor, with a strong emphasis on interior fit-outs, renovations, or tenant improvement work.
- Field supervision experience (Superintendent, PE, APM) strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage fast-paced, high-detail projects with tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling tools.
- Strong understanding of architectural drawings, tenant plans, and construction documents.
- Ability to travel between office and active job sites as needed.
Core Competencies
1. Client Service – Anticipates tenant and owner needs to drive repeat business.
2. TI Expertise – Deep understanding of logistics, phasing, and coordination unique to interior projects.
3. Decision-Making – Solves challenges quickly in high-pressure environments.
4. Financial Acumen – Manages budgets, change orders, and cost tracking with precision.
5. Relationship Building – Builds trust with clients, subcontractors, and design partners.
6. Team Leadership – Effectively leads project teams and sets clear expectations.
7. Organization – Excels at managing multiple fast-moving projects.
8. Safety Culture – Champions safe practices, especially within occupied or operational spaces.
9. Communication – Communicates clearly with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
10. Initiative – Takes proactive ownership of results, deadlines, and client satisfaction.
Physical Requirements
This role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach. Employees must be able to lift/move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color distinction. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
EEO Statement: Structure Tone Southwest is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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