Project Manager - Real Estate

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks a Project Manager - Real Estate to plan, coordinate, and execute real estate and property management initiatives for internal parishes, schools, and archdiocesan assets.

You will collaborate with the Director of Facilities and Construction to manage day-to-day workflows, transactions, and lifecycle tasks. You will coordinate site inspections, leasing activities, and budgets, while maintaining ongoing communication with stakeholders and external partners to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on project management experience in commercial, residential, or non-profit real estate.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and use of real estate or project management software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day real estate projects, including property acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and capital improvement projects from inception through completion.
• Manage end-to-end lease operations for new and existing properties, including inquiries, site visits, negotiations, extensions, and agreement drafting with legal counsel.
• Partner with Finance, Shared Accounting, and parish leadership to track project budgets, verify rent receipts, calculate annual rent escalations, and manage delinquent accounts or payment plans.
• Maintain central database records, hard-copy property files, and signature tracking logs; verify required tenant liability insurance certificates to ensure compliance.
• Maintain active, routine communication and build relationships with internal customers (parish leaders, school administrators, archdiocesan staff) and external customers (contractors, real estate brokers, legal counsel, municipal authorities).
• Coordinate site inspections, title searches, environmental assessments, and zoning research for archdiocesan properties.
• Source, schedule, and manage third-party vendors, project contractors, and consultants to ensure timely delivery within scope.
• Maintain accurate property records, real estate files, deeds, and project documentation within the archdiocesan database.
• Oversee the drafting, review, and monitoring of purchase/sale contracts and service agreements in coordination with legal counsel and leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Real estate knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Real estate software systems

Project management software

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Summary The Project Manager - Real Estate plans, coordinates, and executes real estate and property management projects across the Archdiocese. Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Construction, this role oversees day-to-day project workflows, transactional execution, and property lifecycle tasks while maintaining regular communication and direct interaction with both internal stakeholders (parishes, schools, leadership) and external partners (vendors, contractors, buyers, brokers).

Job Responsibilities

• Project Management & Execution: Lead and coordinate day-to-day real estate projects, including property acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and capital improvement projects from inception through completion.
• Lease Administration & Lifecycle Management: Manage end-to-end lease operations for new and existing properties, including inquiries, site visits, negotiations, extensions, and agreement drafting in coordination with legal counsel.
• Financial Tracking & Revenue Assurance: Partner with Finance, Shared Accounting, and parish leadership to track project budgets, verify rent receipts, calculate annual rent escalations, and manage delinquent accounts or payment plans.
• Compliance, Insurance & Record Operations: Maintain central database records, hard-copy property files, and signature tracking logs; verify required tenant liability insurance certificates to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Stakeholder & Customer Communication: Maintain active, routine communication and build strong relationships with internal customers (parish leaders, school administrators, archdiocesan staff) and external customers (contractors, real estate brokers, legal counsel, municipal authorities).
• Property & Boundary Due Diligence: Coordinate site inspections, title searches, environmental assessments, and zoning research for archdiocesan properties.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Source, schedule, and manage third-party vendors, project contractors, and consultants to ensure real estate work is delivered on schedule and within scope.
• Documentation & Records Management: Maintain accurate property records, real estate files, deeds, and project documentation within the archdiocesan database.
• Transaction & Contract Support: Oversee the drafting, review, and monitoring of purchase/sale contracts and service agreements in coordination with legal counsel and leadership.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on project management experience in commercial, residential, or non-profit real estate.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset for frequent interaction with internal and external parties.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience using real estate or project management software systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Real Estate License.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with faith-based, non-profit, or institutional property management environments.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.