3-10 years of tenant coordination and/or project/construction management experience
Experience with design and construction of retail properties
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
PMP and LEED AP certifications preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Proven ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
Responsibilities
Drive the design, permitting, and construction process to meet rent commencement dates
Gather information for leasing to effectively market tenant spaces
Manage construction projects from estimating to closeout for retail buildings
Ensure project coordination with Federal Realty departments and external partners
Create conceptual estimates for lease budgeting under Senior Project Manager's guidance
Draft and review construction documents as requested by Leasing or Legal
Review and approve construction drawings for compliance with lease and design requirements
Report on the status of all ongoing projects
Oversee timely delivery of landlord's work required by new leases
Coordinate with Legal, Leasing, and Asset Management to ensure lease terms are achievable
Troubleshoot design and construction issues as they arise
Benefits
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development and certifications
Travel opportunities across the assigned portfolio
Engagement with diverse stakeholders in the retail sector
Potential for involvement in innovative construction projects
Full Job Description
Overview
Federal Realty is currently seeking a Project Manager, Construction and Tenant Services to join our team in Kansas City, KS. The Project Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of projects within their assigned portfolio of properties. Project responsibilities are of a varying and complex nature including, but not limited to, coordinating landlord and tenant work related tasks, status reporting, budgeting, estimating, scheduling and coordinating any tasks required to deliver possession to a new tenant. The Project Manager is the liaison between Federal Realty, the tenant, and the tenant's architects, consultants, and contractors throughout the planning and construction process of the assigned project.
Responsibilities
Drives the landlord and tenant design, permitting and construction process to ensure achievement of "best possible" rent commencement dates for all projects as assigned.
Proactively performs all tasks related to gathering information required by leasing to market tenant spaces.
Manages and coordinates construction projects from conceptual estimating through project close out on new and existing retail project buildings throughout a specified region.
Ensures coordination of all assigned projects with appropriate Federal Realty departments, consultants, tenants, and 3rd party managers.
Creates and coordinates conceptual estimates under the direction from the Senior Project Manager for lease budgetary purposes.
Drafts and reviews construction exhibits upon request by Leasing or Legal.
Reviews and approves Landlord and Tenant construction drawings to ensure compliance with lease, budget, schedule, and design requirements.
Responsible for the regular reporting of status for all work in process.
Responsible for contracting, oversight and timely delivery of all new lease required Landlord's work.
Coordinates directly with Legal, Leasing, Asset Management, and Development to ensure that lease language and terms of delivery are reasonable and achievable.
Troubleshoots design and construction issues as they arise.
Provides scheduling and planning information to appropriate internal departments, as required.
Qualifications
3-10 years of tenant coordination and/or project/construction management experience
Experience with design and construction of retail properties
Experience with design and construction coordination and project management
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related management degree preferred
PMP and LEED AP preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills to include multi-tasking and the ability to successfully manage a large volume of projects
Demonstrated customer service orientation and proven ability to work, manage, and gain consensus with multiple stakeholders
Ability to effectively present information
Demonstrated ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents and solve problems involving several options in situations, requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills
Experience in reading and understanding architectural drawings
Proven ability to perform financial analysis/reporting of construction cost
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent computer skills (MS Office) required
Graphics skills are a plus
Willingness to travel across the assigned portfolio
About Federal Realty Investment Trust
Federal Realty Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust that invests in shopping centers in the Northeastern United States, the Mid-Atlantic states, California, and South Florida. The trust owns a portfolio of retail and mixed-use properties, including grocery-anchored centers, street retail, and urban mixed-use. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. Federal Realty Investment Trust is a member of the S&P 500 index.
