Assistant Project Manager

Terra, the award winning, Miami-based real estate development company carefully chooses projects that have a positive impact on their surroundings and, by extension, on the people who live there. When planning a new development, Terra takes a dynamic role with the city and neighborhood to activate its potential as a community, maximizing the way in which people are able to live and work; creating new and innovative ways for the urban & suburban landscape to evolve. The firm has cultivated a portfolio of more than five million square feet of residential and commercial real estate valued in excess of $8 billion and is active across all major real estate asset classes, including multifamily apartments, luxury condominium and single-family residences, retail and office space, hotels, and industrial properties. Terra has achieved international acclaim for its commitment to design excellence, resiliency measures, and sustainable development and has been continuously transforming South Florida into the prosperous metropolis we know today.

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join the team!

Work Type: In Office and/ or Project Site in Edgewater (Villa Miami).

General Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Manager the monthly review of project pro-forma and identify any revisions/projections that are necessary; Review of General Contractor and Subcontractor change orders and consultant add services and make recommendation to Project Manager

• Coordinate with Project Manager in the creation, maintenance and be overall responsible for schedules for all deliverables required to execute the project, including design, permits and approvals, construction, sales/leasing and marketing activities. Demonstrates ability to foresee schedule impacts as well as opportunities to improve project schedule

• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Executives the overall performance of the Project Design Team from Schematic Design through Contract Administration, including value engineering exercises and reviewing design packages before issued to Team. Ensures that Design Team is performing and adhering to Design Schedule for the Project and responding to RFI’s and Submittals in a timely manner to support the overall Project Schedule

• Coordinate the inspection process with the general contractor, all authorities having jurisdiction as well as all third party consultants hired by the Developer. Manage and monitor progress daily site activity to ensure delivery schedules are met and elevate areas of concern to the Project Manager. Manage overall Tenant/Buyer Coordination; site visits, drawing review, permitting assistance, monitor construction activities, conduct inspections and ensure project completion

• Coordinate consultants, contractors, design team, AHJ’s and internal team members to develop and collect applicable documents in conjunction with obtaining entitlements and required building permits. General understanding of permitting process and continuous updating to project team on the status of open project permits

• Manage the development and maintenance of relationships with neighbors, community constituents, partners, investors, design consultants, government officials, sales associates, buyers, tenants, management companies, contractors, and lenders, etc. as it relates to your current role and for the overall success of the project

• Coordinates and participates in the monthly payment draw request inspections with Lender’s representative, Project Manager and General Contractor. Assists in preparation and review of invoices and pay applications for processing in accordance with loan compliance requirements

• Coordinate sales, leasing, branding and marketing efforts with Project Manager to ensure seamless coordination of the project design and construction. Manage overall Tenant/Buyer Coordination; site visits, drawing review, permitting assistance, monitor construction activities, conduct inspections and ensure project completion

• Coordinates with Resident/Tenant Services Department and General Contractor to Complete all punch list and warranty work in tenant spaces and residential units and also punch list on common areas of property. Coordinates project close-out procedures for all projects in full compliance with contract documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, real estate development, architecture or a related field
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of project management and related experience
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

As a team member at Terra, you’ll enjoy:

• Career advancement and bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental insurance, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance

• Employer matching 401k

• Employee team building events

• Company paid monthly lunches

• Paid Time Off and paid Holidays