Lockton, Inc.
Real Estate Project Manager
Lockton, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Job Summary:
Position Summary
The Corporate Real Estate Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of real estate projects within a corporate environment. This role involves managing lease agreements, office buildouts, renovations, and other real estate-related activities. The Project Manager collaborates with internal stakeholders, external vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Position Responsibilities
• Manage all aspects of workplace project delivery from planning through completion, in collaboration with Center partners, Series and local leaders, and external resources.
• Using common industry practices (requests for proposal, interviews, and evaluation) to qualify and contract with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and other vendors for the design and execution of each project.
• Engage and maintain working relationships with building representatives and (as needed) jurisdictional authorities.
• Coordinate all resources toward the effective, timely completion of projects according to lease timelines and budget estimates.
• Proactively assemble and communicate information on project scope, schedule, and budget using concise language and standard tools (Microsoft 365, Bluebeam Revu, etc.).
• Assist in advancing processes and design guidelines to continuously improve project outcomes and workplace experience.
• Maintain timely processing of invoicing and reimbursement of tenant improvement allowances.
• Grow versatility and knowledge of trends and emerging practices through involvement in professional organization(s).
• Develop and maintain space utilization data to support space planning.
• Lead safety and security initiatives and process.
• Manage physical security including access control systems, associate security cards, and contracted security personnel.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of floor plans and emergency evacuation drawings.
• Manage preventative maintenance and repair schedules and ad hoc maintenance and repair issues with building management and contractor
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate project management, corporate real estate, or construction management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in different geographies simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate leases and property management.
• Fluency in furniture, finishes, equipment and other features of office workplaces.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis and budget management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Competencies / Attributes
• Leadership and team management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Budgeting and financial acumen
• Documentation and communication
• Fair negotiation and vendor management
• Time management and prioritization
• Risk management and compliance awareness
Work Conditions
• Typically, office-based with up to 25% travel to other Lockton offices and external meetings.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Position Summary
The Corporate Real Estate Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of real estate projects within a corporate environment. This role involves managing lease agreements, office buildouts, renovations, and other real estate-related activities. The Project Manager collaborates with internal stakeholders, external vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Position Responsibilities
• Manage all aspects of workplace project delivery from planning through completion, in collaboration with Center partners, Series and local leaders, and external resources.
• Using common industry practices (requests for proposal, interviews, and evaluation) to qualify and contract with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and other vendors for the design and execution of each project.
• Engage and maintain working relationships with building representatives and (as needed) jurisdictional authorities.
• Coordinate all resources toward the effective, timely completion of projects according to lease timelines and budget estimates.
• Proactively assemble and communicate information on project scope, schedule, and budget using concise language and standard tools (Microsoft 365, Bluebeam Revu, etc.).
• Assist in advancing processes and design guidelines to continuously improve project outcomes and workplace experience.
• Maintain timely processing of invoicing and reimbursement of tenant improvement allowances.
• Grow versatility and knowledge of trends and emerging practices through involvement in professional organization(s).
• Develop and maintain space utilization data to support space planning.
• Lead safety and security initiatives and process.
• Manage physical security including access control systems, associate security cards, and contracted security personnel.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of floor plans and emergency evacuation drawings.
• Manage preventative maintenance and repair schedules and ad hoc maintenance and repair issues with building management and contractor
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate project management, corporate real estate, or construction management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in different geographies simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate leases and property management.
• Fluency in furniture, finishes, equipment and other features of office workplaces.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis and budget management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Competencies / Attributes
• Leadership and team management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Budgeting and financial acumen
• Documentation and communication
• Fair negotiation and vendor management
• Time management and prioritization
• Risk management and compliance awareness
Work Conditions
• Typically, office-based with up to 25% travel to other Lockton offices and external meetings.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.