Senior Project Manager - Retail/Industrial Commercial Real Estate

Lincoln Property Company•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$150,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager manages individual, multi-disciplined commercial real estate projects, providing professional project planning and management for assigned projects. The role is responsible for daily activities carried out under project plans and supports executives and investment and development teams with preliminary budgeting and scheduling for prospective projects. The position oversees construction, tenant improvement, and capital improvement projects across retail and industrial properties, including projects managed on behalf of third-party property owners or landlords. 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 and holidays, and during emergencies as needed to meet client needs. The posted pay range is $150,000–$170,000 USD. Lincoln Property Company describes itself as a large private real estate firm with an integrated platform of services and solutions across multiple property types and markets. The company offers training, mentorship, learning opportunities, and a benefits package for eligible employees, subject to applicable plan documents and company policies.

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 inspection processes, including coordination with local jurisdictions and entitlement teams.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, 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, general contractor, architecture, engineering, and consulting teams, including the ability to give 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 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 to write reports.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, including walking on unfinished construction sites and uneven surfaces; operate a computer keyboard, phone, and other office equipment; read screens and reports; hear and understand spoken words; lift and carry up to 20 lbs.; 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 accreditations.
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 plans, budgets, and schedules for approval.
Collaborate with development, brokerage, leasing, clients, tenants, architects, engineers, consultants, and general contractors to execute project plans.
Prepare and provide timely project management documentation and reporting, including meeting minutes, budgets, value engineering, schedules, bid and award processes, purchase orders, contracts, and change orders.
Partner with the development team 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, presenting or sending them to clients and executives weekly.
Cultivate and maintain working relationships with vendors, suppliers, consultants, clients, property owners, and the property management team.
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 contractor teams to execute projects successfully.
Contribute to team performance by proactively carrying out duties 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 coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan, Traditional and Roth, subject to eligibility requirements
Flexible Time Off 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 benefits that may vary by location and position