Real Estate Project Lead

Harvard Investments

$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred.
  • Professional certification (PMP, MCRE, LEED or similar) preferred.
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience in corporate or commercial project management and real estate development, with a focus on project management.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Smartsheet, and other scheduling tools.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu or similar design software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams to understand and develop business requirements.
  • Manage projects from identification to completion, including design and client approval.
  • Develop and maintain project scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Conduct market analysis and performance benchmarking.
  • Provide cost estimates for renovations and relocations.
  • Lead real estate components for RFP opportunities.
  • Manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, including vendors and contractors.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to impact large scale projects and infrastructure.
  • Professional development and certification support.
  • Flexible work arrangements and potential for international travel.
Full Job Description
As the Project Manager Lead, 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. Qualifications: • 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.

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