Corporate Development and Real Estate Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Corporate Development and Real Estate Project Manager to support M&A activities, real estate functions, and portfolio operations. You will coordinate cross-functional projects, manage schedules and budgets, and assist in acquiring and integrating new properties and processes.

The role involves working with the Director of M&A and Corp Real Estate, tracking deadlines, maintaining records, and ensuring efficient operations across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• 4 years of project management experience or corporate real estate experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate real estate, facilities and construction projects from planning through completion.
• Track schedules, budgets, deliverables, risks, and milestones.
• Support office openings, relocations, renovations, expansions, and closures.
• Assist Construction Manager with vendor communication and status reporting.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization & problem solving

Vendor & stakeholder management

Independence & initiative

Time management under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

The Corporate Development and Real Estate Project Manager supports the firm's mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate development initiatives, and newly established Real Estate function. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing cross-functional projects, supporting acquisition activities, overseeing real estate project execution and property operations, and developing processes and systems that improve operational efficiency and accountability.

Responsibilities

Real Estate

Project Management

• Coordinate real estate, facilities, and construction-related projects from planning through completion.
• Track project schedules, budgets, deliverables, risks, and milestones.
• Support office openings, relocations, renovations, expansions, and closures.
• Assist the Construction Manager with project coordination, vendor communication, and status reporting.

Property & Facilities Operations

• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs and recurring facility services.
• Ensure lease-required maintenance and landlord obligations are tracked and completed.
• Manage service vendors and monitor performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for property-related issues and escalations.

Portfolio Administration

• Ensure accurate lease, property, vendor, and project records.
• Track critical lease dates, maintenance requirements, and operational obligations.
• Assist with the implementation of real estate and facilities management systems.

Financial & Reporting Support

• Review and track vendor and landlord invoices.
• Assist with budgets, project spend tracking, and cost reporting.
• Prepare portfolio, maintenance, and project status reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Coordinate M&A project activities across intake, diligence, integration, and post-close phases.
• Conduct geographic market research to support acquisition opportunities and new office planning.
• Manage time-sensitive, confidential project information in the online acquisition platform and ensure required actions are prioritized and completed.
• Prepare project status reports and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite and online acquisition software.
• Track M&A reporting deadlines and deliverables in the online acquisition platform and follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and accessible records in the M&A file database and transaction documentation.
• Coordinate the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) process, including review, signatures, and follow-up for fully executed copies.
• Support deal teams with reporting, research, and preparation of transaction materials.
• Support M&A projects from initial contact through due diligence, closing, and post-close requirements, including coordination of working sessions and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate logistics and stakeholder communications for M&A meetings.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and follow-up communications.
• Coordinate logistics for on-site and offsite meetings.
• Manage confidential information with discretion.
• Support the Corporate Development team with ad hoc requests and market research.

Corporate Development: Strategic Projects

• Coordinate strategic projects from planning through completion (e.g., process improvement, systems implementation) as directed by the Director of M&A and Corp Real Estate and other executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain project plans with clear objectives, milestones, and success metrics; proactively managing deadlines and deliverables.
• Coordinate working sessions and track action items.
• Conduct research and analysis to support process improvements and system rollouts.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, templates, and tools.
• Identify project risks and coordinate mitigation efforts to resolve bottlenecks.
• Manage project documentation and apply tools, templates, and best practices to support project governance and delivery.
• Report directly to the Director of M&A and Corp Real Estate.
• Exercise judgment in managing tasks and elevate issues when appropriate.
• Demonstrate initiative and organizational skills in coordinating project responsibilities.
• Travel occasionally to other ECS facilities and meetings, as needed.

General: Success Measures

• Projects delivered on time and within budget.
• Improved maintenance compliance across the portfolio.
• Effective vendor management and accountability.
• Accurate reporting and portfolio visibility.
• Successful support of the Director of M&A and Corp Real Estate and Construction Manager in building a scalable real estate function.

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of project management experience or corporate real estate.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Extensive knowledge of the full project lifecycle process.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work well under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and navigate intensively in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• "Ownership" mentality displayed through anticipating and beginning tasks before being asked.
• Ability to develop key relationships and understand internal processes to facilitate workflows.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors, contractors, landlords, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $88,000 - $100,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.