Senior Project Manager-Living & Mixed Use (Owner's Representative)

Life Time Inc.•Newport Beach, CA

6d•$105,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Life Time Property Development, Construction, is the innovative and vertically integrated in-house Construction Division. We construct new buildings and remodel existing facilities to deliver luxury health and fitness destinations across the continental United States and in various parts of Canada. Projects are mainly large scale and complex, varying in size, scope, and value including, health and fitness clubs, co-working spaces, multi-family housing, and mixed-use developments. Combine your passion for construction management and healthy living under one roof while building the career of a Life Time. Position Summary Life Time Property Development is the integrated in-house development and construction organization for Life Time, delivering luxury health and fitness destinations, co-working spaces, hotels, multifamily residential and mixed-use developments across the United States and Canada. Our Living & Mixed Use group builds high-rise and mid-rise luxury residential towers and mixed-use communities that bring the Life Time experience home. As Senior Project Manager, you are the owner’s lead for the construction of large, complex high-rise multifamily and mixed-use projects of approximately $75 million to $250 million+. You represent Life Time’s interests from pre-development through design, procurement, construction, turnover and warranty. You hold the general contractor or construction manager, the design team and consultants accountable for safety, quality, schedule and cost, and you are accountable for delivering the project within the approved budget and pro forma.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field
10+ years of commercial construction project management experience, including 5+ years on high-rise (12+ stories) multifamily, mixed-use or hospitality projects
Owner’s representative or developer-side experience, or general contractor experience with significant owner-facing responsibility
Led at least two ground-up high-rise projects of $75 million+ from preconstruction through certificate of occupancy
Strong knowledge of high-rise structural systems, building enclosures, MEP and life-safety systems, vertical transportation and urban site logistics
Experience with CM at-Risk and GMP contracts, AIA contract documents, change management and pay application review
Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and schedules
Ability to solve complex challenges and present alternative solutions with clear cost and schedule impacts
Proven leadership, sound judgment, honesty and integrity, with the highest level of professionalism
Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to executive leadership
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and project management platforms (e.g., Procore); working knowledge of P6 schedules
Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders and scaffolding and lift loads up to 20 lbs.
Ability to travel as required
Authorized to work in the United States with a current valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction lenders, draw processes and investor reporting
Familiarity with development pro formas and entitlement processes
Experience with amenity-rich luxury residential, retail podiums or hospitality components
PMP, LEED AP or similar credentials

Responsibilities

Partnering with external JV partners, represent the owner in pre-development, providing constructability, cost and schedule input on site selection, entitlements, massing and program
Collaborate with the design team (architect, structural, MEP, civil, envelope, vertical transportation and other consultants) through schematic design, design development and construction documents
Drive value engineering and design decisions that balance first cost, lifecycle cost, resident experience and Life Time brand standards
Coordinate with Development, Legal, Finance, Operations and Asset Management to align scope with the project pro forma
Develop the project delivery strategy (CM at-Risk, GMP, design-build or hard bid) and lead GC/CM selection, including RFPs, interviews, bid leveling and recommendations
Negotiate and administer owner-contractor, design and consultant agreements, including GMP development, allowances, contingencies and incentives
Oversee owner-direct procurement such as FF&E, technology, low-voltage, signage and long-lead equipment
Direct all owner-side project activities to ensure successful planning, execution and completion through closeout
Own the total project budget (hard and soft costs), owner contingency, forecasting and cash-flow projections
Review and approve GC pay applications, change orders and lender draw requests; support construction lender and investor reporting
Hold the GC/CM accountable to the master schedule; review baseline and update schedules and critical-path impacts, including P6 schedules
Oversee high-rise specific risks: structural systems (cast-in-place and post-tensioned concrete, podium and transfer structures), building enclosure and curtain wall, vertical transportation, life-safety and fire protection systems, crane and hoist logistics, and dense urban site constraints
Manage third-party inspections, special inspections, envelope testing and commissioning
Promote a Zero Injury culture, confirming the GC/CM’s safety program meets Life Time standards and supporting the Safety Director with enforcement
Plan phased turnover, temporary and final certificates of occupancy, and punch-list completion with Operations and Leasing
Ensure complete closeout documentation, warranties, O&M manuals, attic stock and training
Manage the warranty period and drive lessons-learned into future projects and design standards
Set up each project so the team is aligned with established systems, procedures and execution expectations
Lead and participate in owner-architect-contractor meetings and cross-divisional meetings
Prepare monthly project reports and executive updates on budget, schedule, risk and quality
Mentor, coach and set direction for Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, including input on performance evaluations
Build strong relationships with design partners, contractors, municipalities, lenders and community stakeholders
Understand, communicate and comply with Life Time policies and Life Time Property Development processes and procedures
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

A fully subsidized membership
Discounts on Life Time products and services
401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
Training and professional development
Paid sick leave where required by law
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short term and long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
Parental leave and adoption assistance
Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold