Commercial Real Estate Development Project Manager

To apply: Please submit a resume along with a cover letter (in one document) detailing your interest in the position and experience in commercial real estate development. Applications sent without a cover letter will not be considered.

 

Position Overview

 

The Fallon Company is offering a full-time opportunity for a motivated professional to join a fast-paced, challenging, and fun work environment as a Project Manager of the firm's development projects within the Raleigh and Charlotte markets. The position requires experience in a project management role for complex commercial real estate developments.  

 

This role presents an exciting opportunity to immediately contribute to an active commercial real estate development firm pursuing large-scale development across multiple markets and asset types. The ideal candidate will have experience leading construction teams and should be comfortable working on various projects simultaneously across a spectrum of submarkets and asset types. The Project Manager will work primarily on-site to manage the general contractor and the day-to-day operational aspects of a project or portion thereof as well as executing established project goals to ensure short- and long-term success for the company.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Accurately prepares and updates project budget and relevant project reporting tools for internal review and presentation (project reports and schedules)

• Assist in developing and enforcing project schedule to result in the successful execution of projects

• Assist through permitting process and support senior staff with monitoring and follow-up on permitting requirements

• Review construction documents for compliance with budget requirements and design intent

• Manage vendor solicitation, scope review, and contract negotiation

• Negotiate terms of agreements and draft contracts

• Oversight of construction projects to ensure compliance with design, quality construction standards, and the use of proper construction techniques

• Holds regular status meetings with project team

• Review of contractor progress payments

• Establish and administer document control procedures for all construction-related documents

• Track potential changes to project schedule and budget

• Negotiate all but the most sensitive of change orders

• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors

 

 

Skills and Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction science, engineering, architecture or related field from an accredited institution

• Five or more years general contractor or construction related experience with two or more of the years being in a management role

• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, methodologies, regulations and quality standards

• The ability to make decisions that consider budgeting and development goals of the company

• Ability to understand contract and construction documents

• A problem solver who takes pride in maintaining quality and financial accuracy in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent time and project management skills

• Self-starter who has demonstrated consistent leadership and strong work ethic

• Team player who exhibits a high degree of enthusiasm, listening skills, and willingness to put ego aside

• Demonstrates competitiveness, passion, and adaptability  

• Competent in conflict and crisis management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

• Proficient with project management software

• Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of renovation/construction

• Understanding of legal contracts, AIA documents, and other related construction draw forms

• Understanding of the due diligence process and associated deliverables