Senior Project Manager - Retail/Industrial Commercial Real Estate

Lincoln Property Company•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager manages individual, multi-disciplined commercial real estate projects, providing project planning and management for assigned work and overseeing the daily activities carried out under project plans. The role also supports executives and investment and development teams with preliminary budgeting and scheduling for prospective projects. The position focuses on retail and industrial properties and includes construction, tenant improvement, and capital improvement projects, including work for third-party property owners or landlords. The Senior Project Manager collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver projects according to approved plans, budgets, and schedules. The role maintains project documentation and reporting, cultivates working relationships with vendors and clients, and supports the development process through preliminary budgeting and scheduling. The position also coaches and mentors project coordinators and managers, contributes to continuous process improvement, and participates in professional development and community networking. This is a 100% in-office position during standard business hours. Remote work and telecommuting are not available. The role may require work after hours, on weekends, holidays, or during emergencies as needed to meet client requirements. The posted pay range is $150,000–$170,000 USD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or military equivalent, preferably focused on Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Real Estate, Finance, or Business Management, and at least 7 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated project management experience overseeing construction, tenant improvements, and capital improvement projects across retail and industrial commercial real estate properties.
Experience managing construction projects on behalf of third-party property owners or landlords, including oversight of general contractors, vendors, budgets, schedules, and tenant coordination. Experience exclusively working for a general contractor does not meet this requirement.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
Practical understanding of local building codes, permitting, and inspections, including coordination with local jurisdictions and entitlement teams.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting, take direction from multiple project leaders, and carry out tasks with little direction.
Working understanding of development, financing, and pro forma generation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with executive, development, brokerage, investment, leasing, project coordination, project management, contractor, architecture, engineering, and consulting teams, including providing direction.
Strong, clear, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret development, joint venture, commercial lease, architect and engineer consulting, and general contractor agreements, as well as entitlement, testing, and construction documentation.
Proven track record of delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
Ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations as necessary to meet client needs.
Ability to read and write English to understand manuals and procedures and write reports.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, including walking on unfinished construction sites and uneven surfaces; use manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and other office equipment; have eyesight and hearing sufficient for the listed work; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; and tolerate loud noises, airborne dust, chemicals, fumes, and inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Real Estate Broker’s license.
CCIM, PMP, LEED, WELL, or Fitwel accreditation.
Experience with Procore Construction Software.

Responsibilities

Initiate and develop project needs assessments and project plans.
Create, develop, and maintain design and construction teams.
Develop and present implementation project plans, budgets, and schedules for approval.
Collaborate with stakeholders—including development, brokerage, leasing, clients, tenants, architects, engineers, consultants, and general contractors—to execute project plans.
Provide timely and accurate project management documentation and reporting, including meeting minutes, budgets, value engineering, schedules, bid and award processes, purchase orders, contracts, and change orders.
Partner with development teams to develop and manage preliminary pre-development, building, and entitlement budgets and schedules for executive and investment teams.
Implement projects according to schedule and maintain budget and schedule updates, providing weekly updates or presentations to clients and executives.
Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, consultants, clients, property owners, and property management teams.
Maintain working knowledge of metrics specified in development, lease, project management, and third-party property management agreements.
Partner with development, investment, brokerage, leasing, project coordination, project management, property management, accounting, and general contracting teams to execute projects successfully.
Contribute to team performance by carrying out duties proactively and suggesting improvements to systems, processes, and procedures.
Coach, mentor, and develop Project Coordinators, Associate Project Managers, and Project Managers.
Participate in internal and external development programs and mentoring to grow into advanced roles.
Network in the community on behalf of the company.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long-term disability
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan, Traditional and Roth, subject to eligibility requirements
Flexible Time Off (FTO) or vacation benefits, depending on position classification
Paid sick leave and other legally required leave programs
Employee assistance and wellness programs where available
Company-paid holidays
Additional voluntary benefit offerings that may vary by location and position