Senior Project Manager

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Development and Construction

Firm Profile

Our Client is an affiliate of a real estate private equity firm and is a dedicated property services and development and construction management organization that serves commercial, industrial and residential properties in select markets throughout the UnitedStates. The firm employsa responsive, tailoredapproach and the most currenttechnologies to ground up developments, property, and relationship management in order to deliver best in class expertise, customized service, value add outcomes, across their portfolio. Since inception, the firm has provided property management, project management, ground up development and other services to properties representing approximately 62 million square feet.

Position Overview

Our Client is searching for a highly skilled Project Manager (PM) or Senior Project Manager (SPM) to join the Development and Construction team supporting their ground-up development project in the Scottsdale market. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Development and Construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Development and Construction on assigned projects within the portfolio.
• Take ownership of assigned workstreams and drive progress with minimal supervision.
• Represent ownership throughout all project phases, serving as liaison among the design team, contractors, and stakeholders, to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Resolve conflicts diplomatically to maintain project momentum while fostering strong vendor and partner relationships.
• Monitor project budgets, including hard and soft costs, contingencies, and cash flow forecasting.
• Review and make internal recommendations for change orders, requisitions, invoices, and billing documents to ensure accuracy and cost control.
• Track construction manager’s contingency usage and project allowances, and maintain transparency in project financials.
• Support leadership with enforcing and implementing project controls, policies, and procedures that align with department standards.
• Regularly update master project schedules using project management software (e.g., PrimaveraP6, MS Project).
• Monitor progress against milestones, assess contractor updates, and proactively identify and mitigate schedule risks.
• Track and manage project action items and issues throughout the project life cycle to ensure timely resolution.
• Review submittals and mark up construction documents to ensure adherence to ownership standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality, compliance, and adherence to project specifications.
• Manage the punch list process to confirm workmanship and resolve deficiencies before final acceptance.
• Assist with project closeout procedures, including warranties, final documentation, and lessons learned tracking.
• Utilize project management platforms (e.g., Procore,Bluebeam, Primavera P6, MS Project)to track progress,manage documentation, and collaborate effectively.
• Maintain comprehensive project records and reports to ensure transparency across stakeholders.
• Document and update lessons learned across projects to promote continuous improvement.
• Assist with the FF&E procurement process, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project budgets and design intent.
• Collaborate with procurement and design teams to resolve issues and streamline coordination across vendors.
• Be available for evening and weekend work during critical project phases to maintain progress and meet milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a relatedA/E/CM field
• 10+ years of experience within construction management, architecture, engineering, or ownership entities
• Experience supporting large-scale, ground-up residential and/or commercial developments
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore)and advanced Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam skills
• Experience working as part of multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, organizational capability, and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all project stakeholders