Senior Project Manager - Development and Construction

Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful execution of our development and construction projects. You will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring that all aspects of the projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in commercial real estate development.

Requirements

• Assist in leading and managing multiple development, construction and CAPX projects from inception to completion.
• Manage and coordinate all project consultants and contractors to define and execute project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project scopes, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor and report on project progress and budgets, addressing any issues or risks that may arise.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Ensure compliance with all deliverables required by tenants and land purchasers within our projects.
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to facilitate project success.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, promote execution and ensure quality control.
• Mentor and support junior project managers, tenant coordinators and other team members.
• Prepare and assemble budgeting and bid packages including review of design documents for correct criteria.
• Oversee the drafting and implementation of design and construction contracts; issue contract modifications, incorporating material scope or administrative revisions.
• Perform site investigation, due diligence research, and associated project cost budgeting.
• Monitor scheduling and project management to ensure that major milestones are met; verify milestones before payments are made.
• Obtain necessary licenses or permits; monitor compliance with set regulations.
• Provide on-site owner project management; promote appropriate improvements as needed.
• Oversee the performance of contractors, ensuring that quality standards are met, resources are well used, and that safety precautions of the contractor are being followed.
• Ensure development consultant c and construction team member’s adherence to schedules.
• Control construction budgets.
• Review applications for payment against contractual requirements; manage change orders.
• Perform inspections and oversight of inspection agencies at the project level, assuring quality control from excavation to occupant-ready spaces.
• Be aware of public incentive requirements, and their impact on project delivery.
• Ensure that jobs are completed according to plans and on schedule.
• Coordinate occupancy with building management, tenants, and tenant contractors.
• Work closely with the development team with pursuit and due diligence tasks.
• Good knowledge of city process.
• Develop and maintain client, contractor, designer, and tenant relationships.
• Successful close-out activities and documentation at the completion of a project.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management within the commercial real estate sector, with a focus on retail development and construction.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects from concept through completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, Blue Beam, and EXCEL
• Operating CAD files is a plus.
• PMP certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in reviewing plans, noting corrections and value engineering.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Very strong team orientation with focus on collective success
• Sound business acumen
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Outstanding negotiation, presentation, and people skills
• Self-motivated
• Responsible and ethical with sound judgment
• Prioritization of numerous concurrent tasks
• Time management skills