Project Management Lead

Compass Real Estate - Peninsula; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive programs

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Commuter program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Compass is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its National Workplace Operations & Facilities team. This role oversees projects across the national office footprint, including construction, capital improvements, and facility maintenance.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and capable of managing multiple projects with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and vendors. Travel approx. 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience managing commercial construction or facilities projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong budget management and financial tracking experience.
• Proficiency with construction and project management software.
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety).
• Ability to review drawings and resolve constructability issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel (~30%).

Responsibilities

• Manage office build-outs, relocations, and capital refresh projects from planning through completion.
• Develop project scopes, RFPs, bid packages, and procurement strategies.
• Oversee external project managers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and tracking tools.
• Conduct due diligence to identify risks and constraints.
• Align project schedules and budgets with business requirements.
• Ensure all projects meet Compass design, quality, and brand standards.
• Support CapEx budgeting, tracking, and forecasting.
• Evaluate maintenance programs and lease compliance.
• Serve as a resource for regional facilities issues and escalations.
• Manage capital maintenance projects valued at $100K+.

Skills

Budget management

Project management software

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field

Tools

Construction PM software

Job description

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

Project Manager - Design & Build

Location:

100% Onsite - role can be based out of any of our Southeast hubs.

Position Summary

Compass is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its National Workplace Operations & Facilities team. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of construction, capital improvement, and facility maintenance projects across the company's national office footprint. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Capital Projects

• Manage office build-outs, relocations, and capital refresh projects from planning through completion.
• Develop project scopes, RFPs, bid packages, and procurement strategies tailored to project objectives and local market conditions.
• Oversee external project managers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and tracking tools to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Conduct project due diligence to identify risks, building conditions, and potential constraints.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align project schedules, budgets, and business requirements.
• Ensure all projects meet Compass design, quality, and brand standards.

Capital Planning & Budget Management

• Support the development and management of annual capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets.
• Track project spending and provide budget forecasting and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to optimize project costs while maintaining quality and schedule objectives.

Facilities & Maintenance Programs

• Evaluate and enhance recurring maintenance programs to align with industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with lease obligations and facility maintenance requirements.
• Serve as a key resource for regional facilities-related issues and escalations.
• Manage capital maintenance projects valued at $100K or greater.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience managing commercial construction, workplace, or facilities projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong budget management and financial tracking experience.
• Proficiency with construction and project management software.
• Working knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, and fire/life safety systems.
• Ability to review drawings, identify constructability concerns, and collaborate with design and construction teams to resolve issues.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project execution (approx 30%).
• Ability to perform occasional physical activities, including site inspections, construction walkthroughs, and office audits.

Perks That You Need To Know About

Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.

Do your best work, be your authentic self.

At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.

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