Project Manager

Crown Advisors; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Advisors in Pittsburgh is seeking a Project Manager / Owners Representative to lead multiple industrial development projects in the Northeast region. You will manage planning, design, construction, and closeout, coordinating with general contractors, architects, and authorities.

The role requires strong project management, contracting, and field experience in industrial assets, with the ability to deliver on time and within budget. Travel for site oversight will be involved.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage day-to-day delivery of multiple development projects.
• Review client contracts and lease documents for compliance.
• Manage monthly GC pay applications and lender draws.
• Provide weekly status updates to clients on project progress.
• Assist with development and construction budgets and cost data.
• Coordinate with third-party consultants and partners to support projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Job description

Our client is a privately held, national, commercial real estate development and investment management firm. They specialize in the development of spec industrial projects; single-tenant build-to-suit facilities; and the acquisition of institutional-grade industrial real estate in key markets throughout the country.

Position Description

The role is a Project Manager / Owners Representative to assist in the delivery of industrial development projects for the Northeast Region based in Pittsburgh. They will serve in a development execution capacity assisting with the planning, design, construction, and closeout of assigned projects. They will manage all relationships with general contractors, architects, and municipal authorities involved in the project.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the entire development cycle as part of a well-established real estate development and investment platform.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage all aspects of day-to-day requirements associated with delivering multiple development projects.
• Review client contract / lease documents and help ensure compliance.
• Manage monthly GC pay application(s) and subsequent lender draw process.
• Ensure weekly update reports are provided to clients regarding the status of ongoing projects.
• Assist with creating and managing overall development and construction budgets.
• Assist with soliciting, reviewing and presenting market construction cost data.
• Provide client proposals for changed conditions or requested additional work.
• Manage and coordinate relocation of remote project cameras and their content to meet partners and marketing needs.
• Retain and manage geotechnical testing agencies and their reporting for projects.
• Travel both overnight and day trips as necessary for managing on-time project deliveries and coordinating project exit requirements.
• Assist in coordination of due diligence process / entitlement process for projects.
• Assist in the pursuit and preparation of new Build to Suit opportunities.
• Assist in mitigating project risk when and where possible.

Additional Duties

• Assist the market leader in the identification and evaluation of development sites.
• Perform site feasibility analysis including zoning, infrastructure, environmental, and municipal requirements.
• Assist in entitlement and permitting processes, including managing design partners, coordination with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Assist construction team to manage design development, including programming, GC selection, bid process and value engineering.
• Direct planning efforts including budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Coordinate with third-party consultants including brokers, engineers, architects, attorneys, and environmental consultants.
• Working in a team construction environment, manage project budgets, schedules, and scope to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee construction management progress, including assisting in contract review, risk mitigation, and issue resolutions.
• Work with construction team to manage draw processes and ensure timely payment to vendors and consultants.
• Monitor project performance relative to underwriting and business plan objectives, report internally.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on field experience, preferably focused on industrial assets.
• Prior experience at a General Contracting Company with demonstrated field experience.
• The types of projects should include industrial and/or large site work. Ideal project experience is heavy industrial or ground up industrial development.
• Interior construction experience would be beneficial in such areas as tenant fit out, hvac, sprinkler and electrical delivery.

Leadership and Professional Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.
• Work with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Enhance Customer Experience

• Construct effective relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and other vendors that support company values and exceed client expectations.
• Actively participate in industry, client and community events to promote company values.
• Assist and help lead cultural and philosophical initiatives around being a Quality First Organization.