Project Manager, San Francisco, California - Commerical Office and Industrial

Recruiter Notes:

• 85k w/ 20% bonus potential. This is the top end of the salary.
• Reports to VP of Construction (he is located in Irvine) and dotted line to the SVP of Acquisition up in SF
• 5-8 years experience required.
• Heavy on TI. Project load will vary but from the start but candidate will have around 20 projects in different stages/locations/size
• Client will provide mileage reimbursement
• ‘Home office’ will be considered the SF office but again they will be traveling to different projects up in Nor CA.
• Ideal candidate must be able to manage projects and work load with autonomy. The VP and SVP may not be able to provide full oversight on a day to day basis since they are so busy. This person needs to be an effective communicator, proactive and get the job done.

PROJECT MANAGER, San Francisco

Our Client is a West Coast focused real estate Investment Company headquartered in Irvine, CA with over $2.5 billion in office and industrial real estate assets throughout the western U.S. on behalf of its various investment funds.

This position is available immediately with a salary plus bonus potential and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

PURPOSE: Successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project management for capital projects in various locations primarily focused on tenant improvements but may include some property repositioning / rehabs.

REPORTS TO: Regional SVP

Director of Design & Construction

Regional Operations Manager

Senior Project Manager – NW Region

STAFF SUPPORT: Corporate Construction Accounting Group

Construction Administrative Assistant
Corporate or Third Party Engineers

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES:

• Work to efficiently manage tenant improvement & capital projects through all phases of project development including design, bidding, permitting and construction. Projects will be located throughout the  Bay Area Portfolio.

• Direct accountability for budget and schedule on individual projects. Responsible for hiring and supervision of architects, consultants and contractors, monitoring progress, reviewing contracts and approval of payments. Negotiations and preparation of contracts, work authorization of change orders, close out packages, etc.

• Coordination with Leasing Team on prospective tenants. Develops conceptual budgets and schedules.
  
  
• Understand goals and fundamentals (i.e. lease structure, proforma, schedule constraints, etc.) involved in each project to best deliver successful projects.
  
  
• Primary contact with Cities and Governing Agencies in obtaining approvals as needed for projects. Identify potential roadblocks and develop strategies to mitigate impacts or delays.
  
  
• Assure accurate budget variance reports and schedules for projects. Drive value engineering efforts as needed and timely performance of the project teams.
  
  
• Coordinate and manage internal approval processes for design, budgets and other project related issues.
  
  
• Coordinate and communicate with Property Management team on project activities on a weekly basis. Ensure Project Close Out files are retained in respective property management office files.
  
  
• Communicate status of all projects at weekly meetings with Director of Design & Construction and Senior Project Manager – NW Region.  Responsibility for maintaining accurate and complete “Action Plans” distributed to Principals on a monthly basis.
  
  
• Build relationships with internal and external teams including Regional Operations Managers, Property Managers, vendors, consultants and contractors to best deliver projects and services.
  
  
• Assure integration with accounting group and construction administrative assistant to ensure accurate and timely accounting reports as well as accounts payable.
  
  
• Interface with corporate Design & Construction Group on workload issues and firm-wide process refinement initiatives.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task with multiple people, good organizational skills and attention to detail.  Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Project is required. Candidate should have knowledge of design and contracting communities. In addition, the successful candidate will have a four-year degree, experience with tenant improvement projects, and have a minimum of seven years in relevant work experience in construction, architectural or property management companies. Strong working  knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems is a plus.