Project Manager - Real Estate

Archdiocese of St. Louis • Webster Groves, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The Project Manager – Real Estate plans, coordinates, and executes real estate and property management projects across the Archdiocese. Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Construction, this role oversees day-to-day project workflows, transactional execution, and property lifecycle tasks while maintaining regular communication and direct interaction with both internal stakeholders (parishes, schools, leadership) and external partners (vendors, contractors, buyers, brokers).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on project management experience in commercial, residential, or non-profit real estate.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset for frequent interaction with internal and external parties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience using real estate or project management software systems.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Real Estate License.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with faith-based, non-profit, or institutional property management environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day real estate projects, including property acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and capital improvement projects from inception through completion.
• Manage end-to-end lease operations for new and existing properties, including inquiries, site visits, negotiations, extensions, and agreement drafting in coordination with legal counsel.
• Partner with Finance, Shared Accounting, and parish leadership to track project budgets, verify rent receipts, calculate annual rent escalations, and manage delinquent accounts or payment plans.
• Maintain central database records, hard-copy property files, and signature tracking logs; verify required tenant liability insurance certificates to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain active, routine communication and build strong relationships with internal customers (parish leaders, school administrators, archdiocesan staff) and external customers (contractors, real estate brokers, legal counsel, municipal authorities).
• Coordinate site inspections, title searches, environmental assessments, and zoning research for archdiocesan properties.
• Source, schedule, and manage third-party vendors, project contractors, and consultants to ensure real estate work is delivered on schedule and within scope.
• Maintain accurate property records, real estate files, deeds, and project documentation within the archdiocesan database.
• Oversee the drafting, review, and monitoring of purchase/sale contracts and service agreements in coordination with legal counsel and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level