Senior Project Manager - Real Estate

National Western Center•Denver, CO

49d•$125,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Western Center (NWC) is a reimagined 250-acre campus in Denver, Colorado with a vision to be the global destination for food and agricultural discovery. It is the new home of the National Western Stock Show and Colorado State University’s Spur campus. The future National Western Center isn’t just new buildings. It’s a destination unto itself. It’s a mission-oriented place that will be lively and active all year round — with new events and experiences around every corner. The opportunity: NWC is in search of an experienced Senior Project Manager (PM) who will manage the day-to-day tasks of the predevelopment and construction phases of a new equestrian center, hotel, housing, community center, greenhouse, and parking garage (Project) at the growing National Western Center. As a member of the National Western Center Authority real estate development and construction team, the PM is a critical contributor in the division that manages delivery of future real estate assets. Under the supervision of the Chief Real Estate Officer, the PM administers and coordinates real estate development activities for the Project in support of policies, goals, and objectives established by the CREO. This is a multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities for professional development. You’ll join a small, nimble, collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial team as we accelerate growth of a new events hub and innovation campus in Denver, Colorado. Help us make the reimagined National Western Center campus among the most desirable event spaces in the Denver market!

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g. real estate development, business, engineering, construction management, architecture, urban planning or similar field).
8 years of professional project management experience managing complex, large-scale, vertical commercial, institutional, and/or governmental real estate development as an owner’s representative, construction project manager, or as a design project manager.
Knowledge in various facets of project delivery, including design-build.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate on high-stakes decision-making while ensuring all parties feel heard and considered.
Proven strategic mind, including the ability to see multiple outcomes, scenario plan, analyze potential opportunities and challenges, and navigate shifts in direction.
Knowledge of local government processes.
Ability to follow strict and ethical policies and procedures that guide municipal, state, and federal project delivery work.
High EQ and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee all day-to-day interactions and activities of the Project through completion.
Interpret, manage, and enforce contractual obligations of all parties under complex Project agreements.
Liaise with the City and County of Denver, specifically the Mayor’s Office of the National Western and other campus partners throughout Project phases.
Manage, review, comment, and approve Project correspondence and submittals to confirm Project goals, technical provisions, and quality standards.
Plan, schedule, and facilitate Project specific meetings on behalf of the owner and operator.
Analyze and report on detailed Project schedules and budgets identifying potential risks, trends, and areas needing corrective action.
Maintain thorough and consistent Project documentation, files, and reporting systems to support transparency and accountability.
Prepare and present reports, slide decks, and briefings to Authority leadership, project partners and other stakeholders using professionalism, clarity, and responsiveness.
Define and measure project performance and anticipate performance trends to mitigate risk.
Ensure full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as policies and procedures as required by the Project agreements.
Support the Chief Real Estate Officer with Project-related initiatives, reporting, and strategic coordination.
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of successful Project delivery.