Real Estate Project Manager

Old Republic National Title Insurance•Minnetonka, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Real Estate Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing corporate real estate projects across the enterprise, including signage rebranding initiatives, office relocations, closures, tenant improvements, and facility buildouts. This role manages projects from inception through closeout, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. During the initial phase of this role, a significant portion of project activity will focus on managing a nationwide signage rebranding initiative across the corporate real estate portfolio. This position is located in our Minnetonka office with the potential of going hybrid in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred
8+ years of progressive experience leading commercial real estate projects, office relocations, closures, tenant improvements, construction projects, signage rebranding initiatives, and/or similar occupancy programs
Proficiency with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar applications
Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, construction, and MEP drawings and specifications
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects
Exceptional risk assessment and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred
Experience with CoStar or similar lease and real estate management platforms preferred

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise signage rebranding initiatives across a nationwide real estate portfolio, managing vendor performance and project delivery to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, landlord requirements, permitting obligations, and corporate branding requirements through project closeout
Develop and manage a portfolio of corporate real estate projects, including office relocations, closures, consolidations, tenant improvements, buildouts, occupancy initiatives, signage programs, and capital improvement projects
Manage all phases of project delivery from inception through closeout, including planning, design, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, construction, occupancy, vendor management, furniture installation, stakeholder communication, and post-project evaluation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, access control, and fire/life safety standards
Coordinate project requirements, approvals, and communication among Real Estate, Legal, Procurement, Finance, IT, Security, Human Resources, business leaders, landlords, property managers, design consultants, and contractors
Develop project budgets, capital forecasts, cash-flow projections, and financial reporting; monitor project costs and identify value engineering opportunities to maximize project outcomes
Participate in proposal presentations, representing Old Republic’s vision, mission, and experience
Support lease negotiations by providing construction timelines, cost estimates, and buildout constraints
Manage project risks through proactive issue identification, mitigation planning, and timely resolution
Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Lead project meetings and maintain accurate project schedules, milestones, documentation, and reporting to ensure stakeholder alignment and data integrity
Support Real Estate and Facilities Manager with all lease portfolio projects

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Paid Disability benefits
Paid time off programs
11 Company paid holidays per year
Flexible spending account
Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets