Real Estate Project Manager (US Remote or Hybrid)

Collectors•Jersey City, NJ

3d•$110,891 - $145,463•Hybrid

About The Position

Collectors is seeking a remote Real Estate Project Manager to guide capital buildouts and renovations of its expanding portfolio. The role involves managing ongoing real estate buildouts with a focus on design standards, budgeting, and a systematic approach to operational and brand consistency. The Project Manager will report to the Director, Real Estate and Workplace, and will act as an internal expert on construction project management, workplace, and real estate portfolio expansion. Remote or hybrid candidates are considered, with a requirement for significant on-site presence for those within a 1-hour commute of an office. The role requires 50% travel time and as needed at critical project milestones.

Requirements

Minimum 6 years as a Real Estate or Workplace Project Manager (or equivalent)
Proven experience partnering with and driving influence across executive stakeholders, including having excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, organizational and influencing skills.
Comfortable stretching up and down the ladder (working with stakeholders at every level). Player or coach model - Not afraid to get into the weeds and roll up their sleeves as needed
Proven experience independently managing large office + light industrial construction projects (50k+ SF, $10M+) and executing large scale team moves
Extensive lease negotiation and construction project management experience
Proven experience with managing and reporting on large scale budgets, including intensive value engineering exercises
Proven ability to translate business objectives into measurable goals and deliver on them
Willing to travel 50% of the time and as needed at critical project milestones
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive real estate strategy that supports Collectors long-term business goals and objectives across the US and globally.
Establish priorities and strategies for site planning, design, and construction.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, aligning real estate strategies with business needs.
Develop budgets for locations under consideration and manage budgets of ongoing projects with a focus on efficiencies and savings.
Partner with the Real Estate team and other key stakeholders to identify and implement a portfolio management system that meets the need of the business as it continues to grow.
Guide the site selection process for new domestic and international locations, touring potential facilities, and developing budgets and timelines.
Partner with key governmental authorities in potential markets to identify market opportunities and incentives.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, contractors, consultants, brokers, landlords and regulatory agencies.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with construction projects especially as it relates to potential permitting obstacles and construction delays.