Project Manager III - Real Estate

DescriptionKforce has a client in Clearwater, FL that is seeking an experienced Project Manager III Real Estate to lead complex, enterprise-scale technology initiatives. This role will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of large infrastructure and facilities-related projects, ensuring successful implementation from project inception through client acceptance.Summary:The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with hands-on experience delivering infrastructure, office relocation, facility buildout, warehouse, distribution center, and enterprise technology deployment projects. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, drive project execution, mitigate risks, and ensure exceptional client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:* Lead end-to-end implementation of complex infrastructure and technology projects* Establish project objectives, success criteria, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and quality standards* Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations using project management methodologies and tools* Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, Real Estate, Facilities, Construction, Operations, and executive leadership* Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, issues, and change control processes* Facilitate stakeholder communications and executive-level status reporting* Monitor project performance through dashboards, KPIs, and governance frameworks* Drive project milestones to ensure successful delivery within schedule and budget* Ensure all implemented solutions meet technical, operational, quality, and reliability requirements* Develop and maintain project documentation, implementation plans, and transition materials* Serve as a mentor and resource to project team members while promoting best practices* Partner with business and sales teams to identify opportunities for additional service engagementsRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience* Master's degree (MBA/MS) preferred* PMP certification strongly preferred* Additional project management or process improvement certifications are a plus* 6+ years of project management experience leading complex, client-facing IT infrastructure initiatives* Proven success managing large-scale implementations with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder management* Experience building and maintaining relationships with executive-level stakeholders and clients* Strong knowledge of project management tools, methodologies, governance practices, and reporting dashboards* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in highly complex environments* Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skillsExperience in one or more of the following areas are strongly preferred:* Office relocations and corporate move projects* Facility buildouts and site readiness initiatives* Warehouse and distribution center technology implementations* Mergers and acquisitions integration projects* Large-scale network and infrastructure deployments* Enterprise technology refresh programsTechnical Knowledge:* Structured cabling and network infrastructure* WAN/LAN networking environments* Wireless networking technologies* Telecommunications systems* Audio/Visual (AV) technologies* Physical security and access control systems* Enterprise infrastructure and deployment best practicesJob TypeContractCompensation25 - $26