Director - Project Management

Transwestern•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Director – Project Management builds and leads a team of project management professionals and develops, implements, and oversees all aspects of real estate project management, including budgets, schedules, and procurement, through planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout. The role combines leadership of the project management business line with direct management of select projects, coaching other project managers, and developing consistent standards of service. It also requires strong client relationships, communication, business management, and experience across a wide variety of real estate construction projects. The Director is responsible for legendary customer service and a focus on productivity and results when communicating with tenants, prospective tenants, owners, and vendors. The position collaborates with regional leadership and other business lines, develops business relationships, and supports regional strategic goals. The role is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Candidates selected for an offer are subject to pre-employment background checks and a drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Architecture, Business, Interior Design, Engineering, or Construction.
At least 7 years of project management experience in all aspects of design, construction, and project management.
Experience or skills in construction project management, including architecture, general contracting, construction estimation, scheduling, engineering, design/permitting, bid development, and contract and/or subcontract management.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project.
Highly organized.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with executive-level external and internal clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate successfully with architects, contractors, client representatives, and team members.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification and/or LEED AP credential.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a team of project management professionals, including managing workflow, employee performance, mentoring, recruiting, and hiring.
Manage the project management business line, including profit and loss reporting, pipeline forecasting, invoicing and accounts receivable, client contracts, and internal reporting.
Develop business through relationships with Transwestern brokers and strategic external clients.
Collaborate and communicate with Transwestern regional leadership to achieve regional strategic and business goals.
Participate in the Regional Operations Team to support regional operations and collaboration with other business lines.
Continue to manage key projects directly while coaching other managers on their projects.
Develop Project Management Standards of Operation to provide consistent service across projects.
Manage project documentation, including contracts, budgets, and schedules.
Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria that meet client needs.
Guide clients and teams through conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documentation, and signoff stages.
Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule.
Prepare RFPs for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.
Follow procedures for distributing, receiving, opening, leveling, and awarding project bids.
Facilitate project kick-off meetings with internal staff and key stakeholders to communicate responsibilities.
Meet assigned financial targets.
Support marketing functions, including presentations and RFQ responses, and perform other duties as assigned.
Provide customer service to tenants, prospective tenants, owners, and vendors, with a focus on productivity and results.