Strategic Facilities & Real Estate Project Lead

Nextracker; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Discretionary bonuses

Stock compensation

Job summary

Nextpower seeks a Facility Project Manager to plan and deliver a portfolio of facilities and workplace projects across offices, labs, and manufacturing environments. You will lead budgets, schedules, vendors, and stakeholder alignment to ensure high-quality execution that meets safety and sustainability standards.

This role involves site selection, lease analysis, occupancy planning, design and construction oversight, and close coordination with architects and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities project management, architecture/interiors, or corporate real estate.
• Experience supporting or managing projects involving design, construction, workplace interiors, space planning, and real estate transactions.
• Understanding of lease structures, site selection, and occupancy planning.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and contracts.
• Proficiency with MS Project, AutoCAD, or similar project management software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and real estate projects from concept to closeout, including programming, design, procurement, construction, and occupancy.
• Partner with stakeholders, architects, consultants, brokers, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and track project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and reporting.
• Review and interpret architectural drawings, interior design documents, and engineering plans.
• Support space planning, workplace strategy, and occupancy planning to optimize real estate footprint.
• Assist with real estate transactions including lease evaluations, renewals, terminations, and due diligence.
• Conduct site selection and feasibility assessments in coordination with business stakeholders.
• Manage vendor selection, RFPs, contracts, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, permitting, codes, and sustainability goals.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, resolve issues, and oversee quality.
• Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, change orders, reports, and closeout packages.

Skills

MS Project

AutoCAD

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Nextpower seeks a Facility Project Manager to plan and deliver a portfolio of facilities and workplace projects across offices, labs, and manufacturing environments. You will lead budgets, schedules, vendors, and stakeholder alignment to ensure high-quality execution that meets safety and sustainability standards.

This role involves site selection, lease analysis, occupancy planning, design and construction oversight, and close coordination with architects and contractors.