Senior Director, Real Estate Project Management

Transwestern; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Transwestern seeks a Director of Project Management to build and lead a team of PM professionals and oversee all facets of real estate project delivery, from planning through closeout. The role emphasizes leadership, budget control, scheduling, procurement, and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have 7+ years in project management for design and construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Architecture, Business, Interior Design, Engineering or Construction.
• PMP or LEED AP preferred.
• Minimum 7 years project management experience in all aspects of Design, Construction, Project Management.
• Must have experience/skills in construction Project Management (architecture, general contracting, construction estimation, scheduling, engineering, design/permitting process, bid development, contract and/or sub-contract management).
• Computer proficient, including knowledge in the following programs: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).
• Highly organized.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently.
• Ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client’s representatives, and team members.
• Requires some lifting (up to 25lb.)

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of project management professionals, including managing work flow, employee performance, employee mentoring, and recruiting and hiring.
• Manage the project management business line, including profit and loss reporting, forecasting pipeline, invoicing and accounts receivable, client contracts, and internal reporting.
• Build and develop business thru relationship development with Transwestern brokers, as well as strategic external clients.
• Collaborate and communicate with Transwestern regional leadership to achieve regional strategic and business goals.
• Be an active member of Regional Operations Team to ensure smooth regional operations and collaboration with other regional business lines.
• Act as a player coach, continuing to actively manage certain key projects directly while coaching other managers on their projects.
• Develop Project Management Standards of Operation to ensure that all project managers provide a consistent level of service across projects.
• Manage all project documentation including contracts, budgets and schedules.
• Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria the meets the client needs.
• Guide the client/ team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documentation, and signoffs.
• Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule.
• Prepare various RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.
• Follow procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, leveling and award of project bids.
• Facilitate a project kick-off meeting with internal staff and key stakeholders to ensure responsibilities are communicated and understood by all concerned.
• Meet assigned financial targets.
• Marketing functions including presentations, RFQ responses, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Organization

Education

Bachelor degree in Architecture, Business, Interior Design, Engineering or Construction

PMP or LEED AP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Transwestern seeks a Director of Project Management to build and lead a team of PM professionals and oversee all facets of real estate project delivery, from planning through closeout. The role emphasizes leadership, budget control, scheduling, procurement, and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have 7+ years in project management for design and construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.