Project Manager at Lockton

Your Responsibilities

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 contractors
  
  

Qualifications

• 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.