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Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction

GEICO · Bethesda, MD · 2 wk ago
HybridInformation Technology$136k–$212k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Real Estate team is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to aid our team as a Senior Manager, project management.

Core Responsibilities

  • Project leadership and management: Oversee the planning, design, and construction of real estate projects alongside the local project management team, which may include new developments, renovations, or acquisitions.
  • Maintain oversight of project resources, schedules, and budgets, and manage scope changes throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Provide on-site leadership by motivating and managing project teams, delegating tasks, and ensuring milestones are met.
  • Financial and risk oversight: Assist with developing and managing project budgets, including cost estimates, forecasts, and cash flow. Identify potential project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to prevent delays or cost overruns. Conduct financial feasibility analysis and evaluate the performance of ongoing projects. Oversee due diligence for property acquisitions.
  • Stakeholder and vendor relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, investors, consultants, and government agencies. Manage vendor and external consultant relationships, including negotiating contracts and monitoring performance. Provide regular project status updates, reports, and presentations to leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Strategic and process improvement: Align project goals with the company's broader strategic objectives. Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance overall project delivery. Implement project management best practices, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency. Research new methodologies and industry trends to increase effectiveness and stay current.
  • Team supervision and development: Supervise and mentor project teams, including less-senior project managers and consultants. Provide regular performance feedback and promote a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

  • Education: A bachelor's degree in real estate, business administration, finance, construction management, or a related field is typically required. Some positions may prefer a master's degree.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate project or program management is standard.
  • Technical skills: Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, SmartSheet), financial modeling (Excel), and presentation tools (PowerPoint) is essential. Experience with specific industry tools, such as CAD, may also be required.
  • Leadership skills: Strong leadership, motivational, and communication skills are critical for guiding project teams and managing stakeholders.
  • Certifications (preferred): A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is often preferred.

Pay

Annual Salary: $136,325.00 - $212,175.00. The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Schedule

Hybrid - 3 Days a week in office.

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