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Construction Project Manager - Collaboartive Real Estate

Collaborative Real Estate is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join the team and help oversee a diverse portfolio of commercial construction and facility projects on behalf of our clients. This role serves as the owner’s trusted advisor and advocate, guiding projects from early planning and design through construction and closeout, while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role for someone who enjoys autonomy, variety, and partnering closely with ownership, property management, and external project teams.

What You’ll Do:

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets across a portfolio of 15–25 active projects
• Lead design reviews to ensure alignment with Owner standards and objectives
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors
• Oversee construction progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues
• Manage contracts, change orders, and claims
• Ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment
• Champion quality, safety, and compliance across all projects

Financial Management

• Track project costs and cash flow against approved budgets
• Review invoices and support timely payments
• Prepare and present financial and status reports to Owners
• Lead value-engineering efforts to optimize scope and cost

Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the primary Owner representative on project teams
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with clients and stakeholders
• Coordinate with internal teams (property management, maintenance, accounting, leasing, etc.)
• Set up and manage project tracking and payment systems
• Prepare and present project updates and reports
• Represent the Owner with external stakeholders as needed (AHJs, neighboring properties, community groups)

Project Portfolio Highlights

• 15–25 concurrent projects
• Typical budgets: $25,000–$2 million
• Concentrated in a handful of national markets
• Occasional travel required

Common scope includes:

• Commercial office renovations & tenant improvements
• MEP upgrades for office and wet/dry labs
• Asset preservation (roofing, exterior, elevators, MEP)
• Sustainability initiatives
• Due diligence and asset-management inspections

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Project Manager or Owner’s Representative
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Strong organizational and detail-management skills
• Excellent communication and client-service orientation
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and project/financial tracking tools
• Ability to travel to job sites and perform on-site oversight as needed
• Insurable under company commercial policies (as required)

Preferred

• Certifications such as PMP, CCM, LEED (a plus, not required)
• Experience with commercial office, lab, MEP-heavy projects, industrial or retail

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