Senior Manager of Real Estate - Capital Projects

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About The Role

The Senior Manager of Real Estate – Capital Projects (US) is an integral part of Latham’s Global Real Estate team. This role will be responsible for the execution and delivery of complex capital projects across the firm’s portfolio, with a primary focus on the United States (US), while leading the execution of office fit-outs, renovations, and strategic investments, primarily across US locations. This role will be located in either our Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York and Washington, D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing all phases of projects, including planning, design development, procurement, construction, and closeout
• Developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and financial forecasts, including variance tracking and reporting
• Serving as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business requirements and expectations
• Working closely with the broader Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience team, including leasing, workplace strategy and design, and data teams, to ensure integrated project delivery
• Coordinating with cross‑functional workstreams, including technology, to ensure alignment of infrastructure, AV, security and digital requirements within projects
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess deep knowledge of design and construction processes, project delivery methods, and cost management practices
• Display strong financial acumen related to project budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Demonstrate proven ability to manage multiple complex projects independently

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• An advanced degree or relevant professional certifications, preferably
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in corporate real estate, project management, or construction
• Strong experience delivering large-scale office fit‑out and capital projects in the US
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects and governance processes
• Experience in a professional services or corporate real estate environment, preferably
• The ability to travel regularly to our various US offices

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well‑being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well‑being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

USD $195,000.00 - USD $215,000.00 /Yr.