Senior Project Manager – Commercial Real Estate

Lincoln Property Company•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager manages individual, multi-disciplined commercial real estate projects, providing professional planning and project management support. The role oversees day-to-day activities under project plans and assists executive, investment, and development teams with preliminary budgets and schedules for prospective projects. The position develops project assessments and plans, assembles and manages design and construction teams, and coordinates with stakeholders to deliver projects within approved plans, schedules, and budgets. It also manages project documentation and reporting, including budgets, schedules, meeting minutes, value engineering, bids and awards, purchase orders, contracts, and change orders. The Senior Project Manager partners with development and other teams on pre-development, building, and entitlement budgets and schedules, and provides regular updates to clients and executives. The role cultivates relationships with vendors, consultants, clients, property owners, and property management teams; collaborates across development, investment, brokerage, leasing, project management, accounting, and construction teams; and coaches and mentors project staff. It is 100% in-office during standard business hours; remote work is not available. Work after hours, on weekends, holidays, or during emergencies may be necessary to meet client needs.

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.
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, and project teams, as well as general contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants, 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 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 long periods, including walking on unfinished construction sites and uneven surfaces.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and other office equipment; eyesight sufficient to read screens and reports; and hearing sufficient to understand spoken words.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and tolerate loud noises, airborne dust, chemicals, fumes, and inclement weather.
Must perform essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must work 100% in-office during standard business hours; remote work or telecommuting is not an option.
Must provide valid authorization to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Offer is contingent on successful completion of a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Real Estate Broker’s license.
CCIM, PMP, LEED, WELL, or Fitwel accreditations.
Procore Construction Software experience.

Responsibilities

Initiate and develop project needs assessments and project plans.
Create, develop, and maintain design and construction teams.
Develop implementation project plans, budgets, and schedules and present them 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 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, sending or presenting updates to clients and executives weekly.
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 contractor teams to execute projects successfully.
Contribute to team performance through proactive execution of duties and suggestions for improving 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
Training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for learning and professional growth