Project Manager

eastdilsecured; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastdil Secured is seeking a Project Manager in Charlotte, NC. This role involves managing office construction, tenant improvements, and relocations across the U.S. portfolio, ensuring projects align with budget and timelines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, showcasing skills in both project management and teamwork. A tech-savvy mindset, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential.

The role requires project-related travel of 20-40% annually, with a focus on delivering quality outcomes while maintaining relationships with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction-related project management experience.
• Direct experience with Waterfall methodology.
• Ability to travel 20-40% annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic Facilities Projects for office buildouts.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders for successful delivery.
• Monitor construction progress and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Monday.com)

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to support the planning and execution of office construction, tenant improvement (TI), and relocation projects across Eastdil Secured’s U.S. portfolio. This role will partner closely with the Director of Workplace Services, Facilities Managers, and Infrastructure Managers, as well as external project teams to manage the full lifecycle of office buildouts from design coordination through construction delivery and occupancy. The Project Manager focuses on ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with firm standards.

Essential Functions

• Lead, manage, and support strategic Facilities Projects focusing on office buildouts, tenant improvements, and renovations for the firm, leveraging a “white glove” approach.
• Coordinate with landlords, architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure successful project delivery from design through construction and occupancy.
• Review and track construction drawings, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Support RFP processes, bid evaluations, and vendor selection for construction and related services.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues to maintain schedule and budget adherence.
• Conduct site visits, punch walks, and final inspections to ensure quality and completion standards are met.
• Assist in managing change orders, cost tracking, and project forecasting.
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with key stakeholders across the organization (e.g., Management, Human Resources, Finance, Risk & Vendor Management, Legal, Technology, etc.).
• Leverage a business development approach to help draft and inform strategic plans that optimize operations across our core functions.
• Clearly communicate timelines, deliverables, goals and expectations with team members and stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication among project participants to expedite project processes and resolve issues and problems.
• Prepare presentation items for meetings and share meeting notes.
• Document and promptly follow up on any important decisions or action items made during meetings, then follow up with any necessary parties who are assigned responsibilities to drive the project forward.
• Maintain confidentiality, work in a fast‑paced environment, make informed decisions, and work independently and efficiently with accuracy in high‑pressure situations.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of construction‑related project management preferred.
• Direct experience with Waterfall methodology.

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Positive and professional attitude with the ability to self‑motivate.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced understanding of the platforms, processes, and procedures deployed by the Eastdil Secured Facilities team.
• Communicates clearly and concisely in written form. Produces status updates, escalation summaries, and stakeholder correspondence that are appropriately scoped and on time.
• Handles confidential information with diplomacy and discretion.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize workload, and multitask to meet deadlines.
• A self‑starter with a high degree of energy and careful attention to detail.
• Strong sense of initiative and a process‑improvement mindset.
• Tech‑savvy and excellent computer skills. Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams), SharePoint, Adobe, Zoom, ChatGPT, Claude, and other project management tools such as Smartsheet, Monday.com, ProCore, etc.
• Ability to develop presentations that convey critical information, contextualize decision points and drive alignment.
• Understands scheduling techniques, estimating, change management, risk management, and progress reporting methods.
• This role requires project‑dependent travel, estimated at approximately 20‑40% annually. Travel may vary based on project phase, meetings, and business priorities and may include same‑day and overnight domestic travel, with occasional international travel as needed.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eastdil Secured (ES) is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ES will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and candidates upon request, consistent with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact [e-mail].

ES will not sponsor visas for these positions and will not hire individuals whose work eligibility is based on, for example, F-1 or other student visa status. In addition, candidates must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship when hired and must maintain the ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship throughout their employment.