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Senior Development Project Manager – Real Estate

Join a dynamic, publicly traded real estate company recognized for its innovative projects and commitment to building world-class facilities. We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Project Manager to oversee ground-up developments and tenant improvement projects, ensuring successful delivery across our portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale projects while collaborating with top-tier tenants, contractors, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules, reporting progress to regional leadership.
• Deliver projects in alignment with approved budgets, timelines, and company standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local jurisdictions to manage entitlements and permitting.
• Implement and oversee tenant and company obligations per lease and work letter agreements.
• Partner with tenants during construction, serving as the primary liaison throughout the project.
• Lead and coordinate with contractors, architects, consultants, and internal teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Oversee outsourced development and construction management consultants as needed.
• Manage project close-out to ensure timely tenant occupancy and rent commencement.
• Review and process contractor and consultant payment applications and invoices.
• Maintain project documentation, monitor tenant improvement allowance budgets, and support accurate reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leasing, operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Support leasing team during negotiations by providing project-related expertise.
• Prepare and deliver detailed project status and performance reports.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in development, construction, or real estate with a strong background in project and construction management.
• Experience with ground-up developments and laboratory/research projects strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction contract preparation, AIA documents, lien waivers, payment applications, and insurance requirements.
• Familiarity with tenant lease and work letter agreements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively partner with tenants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project) with advanced spreadsheet capabilities

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