Project Manager, Real Estate

SanMar • Issaquah, WA

3h • $80,170 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager, Real Estate is responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of real estate projects at SanMar. This role manages assigned projects across SanMar locations, including facility renovations and expansions, and assists with vendor and contractor coordination. Working knowledge of design, construction, and building operations is important. The Project Manager partners with internal teams and external vendors to keep projects on track, meet stakeholder needs, and align with company objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years as a project manager working with business stakeholders in a cross-functional environment on large complex projects
• Good understanding of real estate project planning, leasing, construction project management, facility management, and vendor negotiations
• Experience in using project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, or other similar tools
• Experience in creating effective team environments, building strong relationships, negotiating, solving problems, resolving conflicts, and managing resources.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience in leading discussions that result in consensus and commitment.
• Ability to cope with pressure, changing priorities, and a fast-paced environment
• Displays a sense of urgency to resolve issues efficiently and deliver high-quality work.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning all projects with a demonstrated ability to manage various levels of communication, as needed
• Ability to portray a positive attitude, motivate, and lead others.
• Ability to interact with various skill sets and roles within the company, including executive leadership
• Ability to manage various levels of communication as needed.
• A curious mind with strong critical thinking skills, a continuous drive to learn and expand, and a bias for action.
• Ability to drive change and process improvement in a loosely structured environment
• Commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work on-site at headquarters in Issaquah, WA, with regular travel as required

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate projects from start to finish, following established plans and ensuring they meet business and facility requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to confirm project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, Lake Washington Partners, and internal stakeholders for successful project execution.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation such as schedules, design details, budgets, and status reports.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment of project goals.
• Allocate resources efficiently to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans to ensure timely delivery.
• Follow company policies and regulatory requirements throughout the project.
• Track and report on key real estate metrics, performance, and budget adherence.
• Share observations on process improvements when opportunities arise.
• Provide clear and timely updates on project progress and any risks or challenges.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration within the project team.
• Travel up to 3-6 days per month to distribution centers or project sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• You`ll earn between $80,170 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience.
• You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.
• You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees