Job Title: Real Estate Sr. Project Manager – Development Focus
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Real Estate Project Manager to lead and coordinate various aspects of our development projects in the California area. This role requires hands-on experience in real estate development, the ability to manage complex timelines and stakeholders, and a proactive mindset for driving progress across multiple active sites.
You’ll work directly with executives and external partners to ensure projects are well-planned, on-budget, and executed with excellence—from land acquisition through construction and closeout.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Oversight: Manage timelines, deliverables, and communication across all stages of real estate development projects.
- Land Search Coordination: Assist in identifying and evaluating new land acquisition opportunities, including site analysis and local zoning review.
- Bid Review Management: Review and compare multiple bids across multiple active projects.
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and third-party professionals, including architects, contractors, consultants, and municipal authorities.
- Contractor Oversight: Review contractor bids, negotiate scopes of work, and coordinate scheduling for active construction sites.
- On-Site Supervision: Conduct site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure that work meets quality and regulatory standards.
- Document Management: Review and interpret complex documents (plans, permits, bids, title reports) and ensure compliance across the board.
- Reporting & Communication: Draft regular project updates, status reports, and proposals for internal and external stakeholders.
- Budget Tracking: Maintain and update project budgets using advanced Excel, analyzing costs and flagging potential overruns or risks.
- 4+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, or related project management roles.
- Strong knowledge of the California real estate market and permitting processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with precision and accountability.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills—able to write professional proposals and speak confidently with high-level stakeholders.
- Experience working with contractors, architects, and city planning departments.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build detailed pro formats, perform underwriting, and manage project budgets and financial models for development analysis and reporting.
- Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and a “no task too small” attitude.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with high-end residential or luxury development projects.
- Familiarity with construction management software or development tracking tools.
- Background in architecture, urban planning, or engineering.