Our SelectLeaders' client is a fully integrated, private equity real estate firm with offices in Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis. They develop, operate and invest in real estate assets in high barrier-to-entry markets with favorable supply and demand fundamentals.
They are seeking a motivated Owner's Representative to oversee capital projects, construction and budgeting for a 1.5 million Class A trophy asset in Chicago. The Property Manager/Project Manager should have experience with commercial real estate construction projects and tenant engagement.
Job Duties:
- Manage all project work, with an eye toward staying within budgeted amounts.
- Act as front-line customer service Manager for tenant projects, introducing key tenant reps to management team, asking GM and PM to attend meetings where and when it makes sense
- Bring issues to PM and GM that arise from construction meetings where direction is necessary
- Assure that architect provides timely and accurate plans, assuring that permits can be obtained within schedule
- Coordinate construction meetings, keeping meeting notes for file
- Bid contracts utilizing a variety of contractors; discuss with GM prior to each bid to assure a good mix is maintained
- Work with Engineering, Cleaning, Security, etc to achieve goals, with a level of respect necessary for internal harmony
- Distribute building rules and regs and set expectations for GC performance to those rules
- Follow up with tenants as necessary after project completion to assure completion of punchlist items in good time
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources
- Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress
- Manage project changes and variations
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project team members
- Provide leadership and guidance to project team members
- Resolve project-related conflicts and issues
Additional Duties:
- Assist management team as needed on operational items
- Coordinate operations projects where appropriate
- Work with operations team as needed in a spirit of cooperation
- Provide project pricing to Leasing team in a timely manner to meet leasing schedules
- Complete project tracking sheets in a timely manner with high accuracy
- Approve invoices in a timely manner to submit for draw packages
- Work with accounting team to assure proper coding of invoices and separation between capital accounts and/or operations accounts
- Work with leasing team on budget numbers as needed
- Take company-required training classes as requested
- Attend Boma lunch/learns or other seminars where appropriate
- Support company initiatives and goals
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate, construction or project management
- Strong knowledge of real estate development processes and practices
- Proven track record of successfully managing development projects
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to negotiate and manage contracts and agreements
- Experience with budgeting and financial management
- Ability to conduct site visits and inspections
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to develop and implement project plans and schedules
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
Salary: 80k-100k with bonus opportunity.
