Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction
About The Position
At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. The Real Estate team is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to aid our team as a Senior Manager, project management. We are looking for a self-motivated leader who will work alongside the team to drive our design and construction projects forward.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in real estate, business administration, finance, construction management, or a related field is typically required.
- A minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate project or program management is standard.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, SmartSheet), financial modeling (Excel), and presentation tools (PowerPoint) is essential.
- Experience with specific industry tools, such as CAD, may also be required.
- Strong leadership, motivational, and communication skills are critical for guiding project teams and managing stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Some positions may prefer a master's degree.
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is often preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning, design, and construction of real estate projects alongside the local project management team, which may include new developments, renovations, or acquisitions
- Assist with maintaining oversight of project resources, schedules, and budgets, and manage scope changes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Provide on-site leadership by motivating and managing project teams, delegating tasks, and ensuring milestones are met.
- Assist with developing and managing project budgets, including cost estimates, forecasts, and cash flow.
- Identify potential project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to prevent delays or cost overruns.
- Conduct financial feasibility analysis and evaluate the performance of ongoing projects.
- Oversee due diligence for property acquisitions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, investors, consultants, and government agencies.
- Manage vendor and external consultant relationships, including negotiating contracts and monitoring performance.
- Provide regular project status updates, reports, and presentations to leadership and other stakeholders.
- Align project goals with the company's broader strategic objectives.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance overall project delivery.
- Implement project management best practices, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Research new methodologies and industry trends to increase effectiveness and stay current.
- Supervise and mentor project teams, including less-senior project managers and consultants.
- Provide regular performance feedback and promote a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Benefits
- Personalized development programs
- Industry leading training
- Certification assistance
- Career mentorship and coaching
- 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
- Performance and recognition-based incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Mental healthcare
- Fertility and adoption assistance
- Workplace flexibility
- GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
