Project Manager, Construction and Tenant Services

Federal Realty Investment Trust; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Realty Investment Trust is seeking a Project Manager, Construction and Tenant Services in California. The role coordinates landlord and tenant work, manages budgeting, scheduling, and the overall construction process for a portfolio of retail properties.

Based on experience, the position requires strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills, with travel to project sites in California as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of tenant coordination and/or project/construction management experience.
• Experience with design and construction of retail properties.
• Experience with design and construction coordination and project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive landlord and tenant design, permitting and construction to achieve rent commencement dates.
• Coordinate information gathering for leasing to market tenant spaces.
• Oversee construction projects from conceptual estimating through closeout in a defined region.
• Coordinate with Federal Realty departments, consultants, tenants and 3rd party managers.
• Prepare conceptual estimates for lease budgeting and review construction exhibits.
• Review leases for milestone dates, penalties, and delivery terms.
• Review and approve landlord and tenant construction drawings for lease and budget alignment.
• Monitor insurance certificates and maintain Salesforce status reports.
• Manage budgets and timely delivery of Landlord's work on new leases.

Skills

Tenant coordination

Project management

Construction management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

MS Office

Reading drawings

Education

Degree in Architecture, Construction Management or related management degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Federal Realty Investment Trust is a proven leader in the ownership, operation, development and redevelopment of premium retail real estate in the country's best markets. We consider ourselves one of the most innovative and dynamic real estate companies one can work with. Interested candidates who research Federal Realty learn about our high quality community shopping center and mixed use property portfolio. Federal Realty's well-respected real estate investment and management team delivers a significant combination of modest and large, value-add investments that can make working at Federal rewarding. While Federal Realty is one of the largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts in the country, as measured by the value of our assets, we're functionally a small company by most standards and we operate that way. Team members with initiative and proven ability get involved in many facets of executing Federal's business plan. We encourage you to look us up on LinkedIn and follow Federal Realty Investment Trust.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager, Construction and Tenant Services to join our West Coast Tenant Coordination team. The Project Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of projects within their assigned portfolio of properties. Project responsibilities are of a varying and complex nature including, but not limited to, coordinating landlord and tenant work related tasks, status reporting, budgeting, estimating, scheduling and coordinating any tasks required to deliver possession to a new tenant. The Project Manager is the liaison between Federal Realty, the tenant, and the tenant's architects, consultants, and contractors throughout the planning and construction process of the assigned project. The position will be based in either our El Segundo, CA or La Mesa, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for "driving" the landlord and tenant design, permitting and construction process to ensure achievement of "best possible" rent commencement dates for all projects as assigned
• Proactively performs all tasks related to gathering information required by leasing to market tenant spaces
• Manages and coordinates construction projects from conceptual estimating through project close out on new and existing retail project buildings throughout a specified region
• Ensures coordination of all assigned projects with appropriate Federal Realty departments, consultants, tenants, and 3rd party managers
• Creates and coordinates conceptual estimates under the direction of Director Construction & Tenant Services for lease budgetary purposes
• Drafts and reviews construction exhibits upon request by Leasing or Legal
• Reviews leases for milestone dates, potential penalties, and other information related to the project
• Reviews and approves Landlord and Tenant construction drawings to ensure compliance with lease, budget, schedule and design requirements
• Reviews certificates of insurance
• Responsible for the regular reporting of status for all work in process in Salesforce
• Responsible for contracting, oversight, managing budget and timely delivery of all new lease required Landlord's work
• Coordinates directly with Legal, Leasing, Asset Management and Development to ensure that lease language and terms of delivery are reasonable and achievable.
• Troubleshoots design and construction issues as they arise
• Provides scheduling and planning information to appropriate internal departments, as required

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of tenant coordination and/or project/construction management experience
• Experience with design and construction of retail properties
• Experience with design and construction coordination and project management
• Degree in Architecture, Construction Management or a related management degree, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information effectively
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills to include multi-tasking and the ability to successfully manage a large volume of projects
• Demonstrated customer service orientation and proven ability to work, manage, and gain consensus with multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents and solve problems involving several options in situations, requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills
• Experience in reading and understanding architectural drawings
• Proven ability to perform financial analysis/reporting of construction cost
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Solid computer skills (MS Office) required
• Graphics skills are a plus
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed in California

Salary Range: The typical total compensation range for this role is $125,000-$170,000 per year, inclusive of base salary and any applicable bonus. To ensure a fair and competitive offer, we take into account your job-related skills, experience, relevant trainings, and certifications.

Federal Realty Investment Trust is an Equal Opportunity / Affirative Action employer. Federal values a diverse workforce and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or protected Veteran status.

Federal Realty Investment Trust does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Federal Realty Investment Trust and Federal Realty Investment Trust will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please call 301-998-8100.