Properties Project Manager

UMB Bank•Kansas City, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Properties Project Manager provides project management and construction administration support for assigned projects, including multi-million-dollar new branch builds, facility enhancements, renovations, remodels, and relocations. The role also handles other initiatives assigned by Facilities & Property Management leadership. This is a hybrid position based in Kansas City, Missouri, with on-site work Monday through Thursday and travel to UMB sites for approximately 25–30% of the time. The position supports space planning and efficiency, exterior signage, property upkeep, signage upgrades, and audiovisual upgrades and installations. It conducts construction site inspections and hosts weekly construction meetings to ensure projects meet design and functional objectives and corporate standards. The role also coordinates lease and contract terms with corporate legal staff, evaluates contractors and project risks, develops and manages vendor RFP and bidding processes, resolves complex issues, and oversees multi-million-dollar capital budgets and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Project Management, or a related field and at least 3 years of Construction or Properties Project Management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience analyzing and summarizing financial accruals.
Experience creating forecasts and budgets.
Advanced-level knowledge of design techniques, models, and strategic planning concepts.
Strong understanding and working knowledge of construction and building codes.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing construction projects within the banking industry.

Responsibilities

Travel to different UMB sites for 25–30% of the time.
Assist internal departments with space planning and efficiency efforts, exterior signage projects, physical property upkeep and appearance, and other property-related duties.
Conduct periodic on-site inspections and host weekly job meetings during construction.
Ensure construction projects comply with overall design and functional requirements and corporate standards for colors, materials, fabrics, furniture, security, and equipment.
Coordinate and negotiate lease and contract terms with corporate legal staff.
Evaluate contractors’ ability to perform, assess risk to the company, and help determine the need for performance bonds.
Manage UMB signage upgrades in coordination with key stakeholders.
Manage UMB audiovisual upgrades and new installations in coordination with IT.
Negotiate with vendors, develop requests for proposals, and manage bid evaluation and negotiation processes.
Communicate, facilitate, and manage resolution of complex issues and challenging situations involving personnel.
Provide oversight and management of multi-million-dollar capital budgets and projects.
Support other initiatives assigned by Facilities & Property Management leadership.