Project Manager - Industrial Real Estate
Our Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Facilities, with a focus on industrial build, to join our team for an exciting opportunity to manage all new fulfillment center builds. We need an organized, detail oriented, and enthusiastic Project Manager who is willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever it takes to achieve an on time, on budget project, while delivering the highest level of customer service to our entire team. The Project Manager – Facilities will report to the VP, Real Estate, Facilities.
What You’ll Do:
- Direct and/or manage the construction of fulfillment center new builds, space expansion, and remodels.
- Oversee all planning and construction; Manage due diligence, architectural planning, site engineering, permitting and construction; Interface with landlords, developers, real estate professionals, and fulfillment center operations team.
- Develop, monitor and communicate project budgets and schedules; Ensure construction and contracted work is completed on time and within budget; Manages vendor/contractor relationships to ensure quality of deliverables
- Manage the project bidding process, qualify and quantify all contractors/vendors
- Preparation and management of the project schedule.
- Review the project plans and specifications and comment on the building design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures and potential construction problems.
- Collaborate and effectively communicate with real estate, design, and internal stakeholders as well as effectively manage and direct the GC and trades.
- Interface with the architect, and expedite all drawings, floor plans, and submittals for proper approvals
- Lead weekly meetings with all internal and external stakeholders, tracking progress, schedule and project updates
- Proficient in all building systems including mechanical, electrical, fire/life, safety, and plumbing
What You’ll Have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong analytical skills
- Skilled at designing and following-through on customized action pans
- Experience with ground up and build-to-suit construction
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC systems, as well as conveyance, PIT equipment, sorter, and auto store systems.
- Relevant experience in commercial contracts, vendor selection, and experience managing large capital projects, as well as service level agreements within budget.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively at all levels within the company and with developers, real estate brokers.
- Exceptional customer service focus with a strong ability to creatively solve unique problems.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, growing environment.
- Excellent planning and decision-making ability
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in real estate, construction project management, or related discipline
- 7+ years real estate, industrial construction/project management, and/or industrial facilities maintenance experience
- Ability to travel 30% of the time
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skill set (Excel/Word) a requirement
- Project management software experience required
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