Senior Project Manager, Real Estate Development & Construction

Shopoff Realty Investments; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership exposure

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Shopoff Realty Investments in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead transformative real estate developments from acquisition through completion. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets, schedules, and permits, and report to executive leadership on project performance.

You'll collaborate with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and public agencies across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, shaping value for communities and investors in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in real estate development or construction management.
• Experience managing complex projects through multiple development phases.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, contracts, procurement, and change management.
• Ability to interpret architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and construction docs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with consultants, contractors, agencies, utilities, and project teams.
• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities with a solutions mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from due diligence to turnover and closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, utilities, and agencies.
• Lead design development, constructability reviews, value engineering, and cost-control.
• Manage procurement strategies, bid processes, and construction contracts.
• Evaluate change orders, contractor proposals, claims, and risks.
• Monitor progress, quality, and schedule performance.
• Support entitlement, permitting, infrastructure, and acquisition activities.
• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive project delivery balancing schedule, budget, quality, and investment objectives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Business, or a related field

Tools

PMP certification

CCM

LEED

PE license

California General Contractor license

Job description

Shopoff Realty Investments | Irvine, California

Lead transformative real estate developments from concept to completion.

At Shopoff Realty Investments, we don't just develop properties, we create opportunities, transform communities, and unlock value through complex real estate investments and development projects. With more than 30 years of experience and a reputation built on integrity, vision, and execution, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in Irvine.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced real estate development or construction professional who wants to take ownership of high-impact projects while working directly with executive leadership. You'll play a critical role in guiding projects from acquisition and due diligence through entitlement, design, permitting, construction, and final delivery.

Why Join Shopoff?

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key investment decisions
• Lead complex, high-profile real estate development projects
• Work across multiple asset classes including residential, multifamily, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with top architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and public agencies
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and expertise make an impact
• Opportunity to shape projects that create lasting value for communities and investors

What You'll Do

• Managing projects from due diligence and pre-development through construction, turnover, and closeout
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and governmental agencies
• Leading design development, constructability reviews, value engineering, and cost-control initiatives
• Managing procurement strategies, bid processes, consultant agreements, and construction contracts
• Evaluating change orders, contractor proposals, claims, and project risk
• Monitoring construction progress, project quality, and schedule performance
• Supporting entitlement, permitting, infrastructure, and acquisition activities
• Providing executive-level reporting and recommendations to senior leadership
• Driving project delivery while balancing schedule, budget, quality, and investment objectives

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate combines strong technical project-management expertise with business acumen, leadership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, project management, or a related field
• Experience managing complex projects through multiple phases of development
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, contracts, procurement, and change management
• Ability to interpret architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and construction documentation
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, agencies, utilities, and project teams
• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities with a solutions-oriented mindset

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Business, or a related field
• Owner/developer-side project management experience
• Experience with complex residential, mixed-use, infrastructure, commercial, or industrial developments
• PMP, CCM, LEED, PE, Architect, or California General Contractor license preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Target Compensation Range: $170,000 - $225,000 annually

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, project complexity, and overall fit. Competitive benefits package included.

About Shopoff Realty Investments

Shopoff Realty Investments is a real estate investment and development firm with more than three decades of experience creating value through the acquisition, entitlement, development, and repositioning of commercial, multifamily, and residential properties. We are known for disciplined execution, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to advance complex real estate opportunities.

EEO Statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone].