Project Manager, Real Estate and Portfolio Management

Texas Tech University; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Real Estate Analyst/Manager to coordinate university real estate projects, including acquisitions, leases, easements, and related land-use agreements. The role focuses on maintaining portfolio records, conducting market research, tracking schedules and budgets, and preparing analyses for leadership to inform strategic decisions.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree with at least three years' related experience, strong project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years related experience.
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of real estate principles, financial analysis, and budgeting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate real estate projects, including acquisitions, leases, easements, rights-of-way, and land-use agreements.
• Maintain property portfolio records and support portfolio evaluation and utilization strategies.
• Conduct market and property research to inform decision-making.
• Track project schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate due diligence activities and prepare analyses for leadership.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for management review.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Financial analysis

Reporting

Contract administration

Documentation management

Organization

Time management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Coordinate real estate projects, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, easements, rights-of-way, and land-use agreements.
• Maintain property portfolio records and support portfolio evaluation and utilization strategies.
• Conduct market and property research to inform decision-making.
• Track project schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate due diligence activities and prepare analyses, recommendations, and status updates for leadership.

Financial Analysis & Budget Management (25%)

• Develop financial models and perform feasibility, ROI, and lease-versus-buy analyses.
• Monitor project budgets, expenses, revenues, and financial performance.
• Track lease obligations, operating expenses, and contractual financial commitments.
• Assist with budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate documentation and identify cost-saving opportunities and financial risks.

Contract Administration & Compliance (25%)

• Administer real estate agreements through execution, renewal, amendment, and closeout.
• Maintain contract and lease tracking systems, including critical dates, compliance requirements, and financial obligations.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals with legal counsel, procurement, facilities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain complete project documentation and support audits and compliance reporting.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Identify and mitigate project, operational, and financial risks.
• Track insurance, permits, regulatory deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for management review.

Stakeholder Coordination & Support (10%)

• Serve as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders involved in real estate initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings, communications, negotiations, and project implementation activities.
• Support collaboration with campus planning, facilities, finance, legal affairs, and external partners.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with property owners, tenants, brokers, consultants, developers, and governmental entities.

Knowledge: Commercial real estate principles and practices; Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting; Contract administration and lease management; Project management methodologies and best practices; Real estate acquisition, leasing, and asset management processes; Applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

Skills: Project planning, scheduling, and coordination; Financial analysis and reporting; Contract administration and document management; Organization and time management; Data analysis and reporting; Stakeholder communication and collaboration.

Abilities: Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously; Analyze financial, operational, and contractual information; Exercise sound judgment and attention to detail; Build productive relationships with stakeholders; Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats; Adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus three years related experience
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills