Real Estate Project Manager

The Real Estate Project Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders, landlords, external consultants, and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives, and be adept at managing complex budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations. This role requires focus on problem solving and finding solutions in complexity, while leading several projects In a large tenant portfolio, maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

1. Project Strategy & Governance

• Lead real estate project strategy, feasibility, scope, governance, budget, and schedule, aligned with corporate, workplace, and lab engineering standards.
• Partner with HR, IT, Finance, Operations, R&D, and other stakeholders to define business, space, technology, and operational requirements.

2. Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery from concept and design through construction, commissioning, move-in, and closeout, including office and lab fit-outs.
• Manage project performance, risks, change, quality, schedule, and compliance to ensure successful delivery against approved objectives.

3. Financial & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, expenditures, and cost controls, ensuring financial transparency and accountability.
• Lead RFPs, procurement, selection, and performance management of architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other project partners.

4. Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Serve as the primary coordination point across internal stakeholders and external teams, driving communication, alignment, change management, and cross-functional integration.
• Provide executive reporting, risk assessments, and project documentation while capturing post-occupancy lessons learned, sustainability objectives, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

You have:

• 8-15+ years' experience managing complex, office & lab project fit outs in a corporate environment.
• Proven background in construction project management, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and multi-project implementation.
• Strong knowledge of lease negotiations, workplace strategy and space planning
• Analytical and strategic skills; ability to plan, manage, and implement multiple projects
• Strong knowledge and understanding of MEP systems and supporting infrastructure terminology
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Procore, AutoCAD, or similar), project management methodologies and workplace technology integration.
• Ability to read and understand architectural plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of construction materials, products and system.

Nice to have:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• LEED AP, WELL AP, or other sustainability certifications (preferred but not required).
• Real estate or facilities management certifications (e.g., CoreNet MCR, IFMA CFM) are a plus.

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