Additional Qualifications/Requirements

Work - Onsite (HQ - Dallas, Texas/Exchange Location)

• Remote/Telework not authorized per Presidential Memorandum "Return to In Person Work"

• PCS Not Authorized/LSP Not Authorized

About the Role
As a Real Estate Project Manager at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), you will own the entire lifecycle of our commercial building projects. You will lead complex initiatives from guiding the scope definition to the final ribbon-cutting, ensuring our facilities meet the standards and operational needs. This is a dynamic role where you will serve as the central hub connecting internal business units, military commands, and external vendors (Architects and Contractors).

Success in this Role
Associates who excel in this role act as true owners' representatives with an Architectural/Engineering and project management background. They understand retail operational requirements and guide scope definition to meet those needs while holding firm to schedule and budget. They are great communicators who leverage the capabilities of our operators, internal teams of retail designers, subject matter experts, and external AE consultants to "solve for YES." Ultimately, they are proactive, tenacious, and balanced associates who have the vision to see how our projects directly support our mission of service and the knowledge and skill to make them happen.

What You Will Do

• Guide the Vision: Coordinate with internal teams, host military Installations (City), and vendors across all design and construction phases.
• Drive Execution: Keep projects on schedule and ensure documents meet requirements and standards for a successful project.
• Manage the Details: Set project budgets, finalize documents, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor Progress: Track milestones, review technical reports, and report on both design and job-site construction progress (Travel).
• Leverage Technology: Utilize both industry-standard applications and internally developed software.
• Equip the Space: Work with our fixture team on the ordering and installation of Exchange-furnished equipment and fixtures.

Technical (Preferred/Required Skills/Systems):

• MICROSOFT OFFICE PRODUCTS - Required
• CAD - Preferred
• MICROSOFT PROJECT - Preferred

Job Qualifications

Five years of experience in design and construction of major commercial building types and one of the following certifications:
PE - Professional Engineer
RA - Registered Architect
AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners

Or

Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering and three years of experience in design and construction of major commercial building types.

Degree (one of):

BACHELORS DEGREE - Required

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE - Preferred

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Preferred

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING - Preferred

Major/Minor (one of):

ARCHITECTURE - Preferred

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT - Preferred

Certificate/License (one of):

ARCHITECT - Preferred

LEED AP - Preferred

PROJECT MGMT PROFESSIONAL CERT - Preferred

Major Duties

Coordinate between internal business units, contracting officers, military installation command and engineering, A/E, and construction contractors during design and construction phases of project.
Ensure project design and construction documents are completed timely and within established standards to facilitate project completion and close-out.
Ensure all regulations, processes, and procedures are followed. Utilize design software for project design.
Determine overall project budget and complete required construction documents.
Monitor all project milestones, changes, and technical status reports.
Monitor task completion status to identify at risk project tasks and to develop mitigation plans.
Coordinate and provide oversight for ordering and installation of Exchange furnished equipment and fixtures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Challenges

Multiple Large Projects at one time
TDY - Frequent TDY required
Review/Select Best Solution
Time and Cost Management of Projects