Job Description
Our SelectLeaders' client is a fully integrated, private equity real estate firm with offices in Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis. They develop, operate and invest in real estate assets in high barrier-to-entry markets with favorable supply and demand fundamentals.
They are seeking a motivated Property Manager/Project Manager to oversee capital projects, construction and budgeting for a 1.5 million Class A trophy asset in Chicago. The Property Manager/Project Manager should have experience with commercial real estate construction projects and tenant engagement.
Job Duties:
- Manage all project work, with an eye toward staying within budgeted amounts.
- Act as front-line customer service Manager for tenant projects, introducing key tenant reps to management team, asking GM and PM to attend meetings where and when it makes sense.
- Bring issues to PM and GM that arise from construction meetings where direction is necessary.
- Assure that architect provides timely and accurate plans, assuring that permits can be obtained within schedule.
- Coordinate construction meetings, keeping meeting notes for file.
- ·Bid contracts utilizing a variety of contractors; discuss with GM prior to each bid to assure a good mix is maintained.
- Work with Engineering, Cleaning, Security, etc to achieve goals, with a level of respect necessary for internal harmony.
- Distribute building rules and regs and set expectations for GC performance to those rules.
- Follow up with tenants as necessary after project completion to assure completion of punchlist items in good time.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress.
- Manage project changes and variations.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project team members.
- Resolve project-related conflicts and issues.
Additional Duties:
- Assist management team as needed on operational items.
- Coordinate operations projects where appropriate.
- Work with operations team as needed in a spirit of cooperation.
- Provide project pricing to Leasing team in a timely manner to meet leasing schedules.
- Complete project tracking sheets in a timely manner with high accuracy.
- Approve invoices in a timely manner to submit for draw packages.
- Work with accounting team to assure proper coding of invoices and separation between capital accounts and/or operations accounts
- Work with leasing team on budget numbers as needed.
- Take company-required training classes as requested.
- Attend Boma lunch/learns or other seminars where appropriate.
- Support company initiatives and goals.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate, construction or project management.
- Strong knowledge of real estate development processes and practices.
- Proven track record of successfully managing development projects.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to negotiate and manage contracts and agreements.
- Experience with budgeting and financial management.
- Ability to conduct site visits and inspections.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to develop and implement project plans and schedules.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
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