Project Manager

First Interstate Properties; Lyndhurst (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Interstate Properties in Northeast Ohio seeks a Project Manager to lead residential and retail development from planning through close-out, managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and vendor relationships.

You will review technical plans, coordinate with tenants, contractors, designers, utility providers, and municipal officials to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with lease terms and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, engineering, tenant coordination, or CRE development.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and building systems with experience reading leases and drawings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and schedules concurrently.
• Familiarity with zoning, permitting, codes, and brownfield practices.
• Strong contract negotiation and administration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar scheduling tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead development planning, including zoning and utility research and coordination of consultants.
• Obtain approvals, permits, and utility service with officials and utilities.
• Review site, architectural, MEP drawings for conformance to standards.
• Manage tenant coordination from LOI through close-out with lease exhibits and compliance.
• Estimate and manage construction budgets and schedules; identify risks and resolve critical path issues.
• Bid, negotiate, and administer contracts with design professionals and contractors.
• Support Leasing and Legal with plans and center-specific criteria.
• Provide engineering and property operations support across the portfolio.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Company Description:

First Interstate Properties, Ltd. is a full-service real estate development and management company based in Northeast Ohio. Since 1989, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering environmentally respectful, high-impact projects that create value for communities, residents, occupants, and investors. First Interstate Properties currently manages nine commercial properties, demonstrating a stable and diverse portfolio. The company is also the developer of luxury apartment communities One University Circle and 121 Larchmere, reflecting its commitment to high-quality residential and commercial development.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager oversees residential and retail development, construction, and tenant coordination from initial planning through project close-out. The role manages budgets, schedules, contracts, and vendor relationships, provides technical plan review, and coordinates with tenants, contractors, design professionals, utility providers, and municipal officials to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with lease terms, codes, and company standards.

• Lead development planning, including zoning and utility research, preliminary studies, initial massing, and coordination of consultants and engineering and environmental studies.


• Obtain approvals, permits, and utility service by working with consultants, utility companies, and municipal officials.


• Perform technical reviews of site, architectural, MEP, and signage drawings for conformance with center requirements and Landlord standards.


• Manage tenant coordination from letter of intent through close-out, including lease exhibits, Lease Outline Drawings, and Landlord/Tenant construction compliance.


• Estimate and manage construction budgets and schedules; identify risks and resolve critical path issues.


• Bid, negotiate, and administer contracts with design professionals and contractors, including pay application review, lien waivers, and Notices of Commencement and Furnishing.


• Support Leasing and Legal with plans, lease exhibits, surveys, and center-specific criteria and design/construction manuals.


• Provide engineering and property operations support across the portfolio, and maintain project files, site plans, and schedules.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.


• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, engineering, tenant coordination, or commercial real estate development.


• Strong knowledge of construction processes and building systems (architectural, MEP), with experience interpreting leases, construction drawings, and technical documents.


• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and schedules at the same time.


• Familiarity with zoning, municipal permitting, codes, and brownfield practices.


• Strong contract negotiation and administration skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar scheduling tools.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Schedule:

This position is expected to work on-site during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. Occasional early morning, evening, or after-hours availability may be required.

Physical Demands:

The role requires regular sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, and use of hands for computer, phone, and office equipment tasks. The employee must be able to effectively move between office and operational areas to oversee activities, participate in meetings, and engage with team members. The position may require frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and mobility throughout office and operational environments in varying weather conditions.The employee may occasionally be required to lift, carry, push, or move items such as supplies, files, equipment, or operational materials weighing up to 25 pounds.