Senior Project Manager - Real Estate

The opportunity

National Western Center (NWC) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (PM) to manage the day‑to‑day tasks of the predevelopment and construction phases of a new equestrian center, hotel, housing, community center, greenhouse, and parking garage. As a member of NWC’s real‑estate development and construction team, the PM will work under the supervision of the Chief Real Estate Officer to administer and coordinate real‑estate development activities for the Project in support of the organization’s goals.

• Oversee all day‑to‑day interactions and activities of the Project through completion.
• Interpret, manage, and enforce contractual obligations of all parties under complex Project agreements.
• Liaise with the City and County of Denver, specifically the Mayor’s Office of the National Western and other campus partners throughout Project phases.
• Manage, review, comment, and approve Project correspondence and submittals to confirm Project goals, technical provisions, and quality standards.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate Project‑specific meetings on behalf of the owner and operator.
• Analyze and report on detailed Project schedules and budgets, identifying potential risks, trends, and areas needing corrective action.
• Maintain thorough and consistent Project documentation, files, and reporting systems to support transparency and accountability.
• Prepare and present reports, slide decks, and briefings to Authority leadership, project partners and other stakeholders with professionalism, clarity, and responsiveness.
• Define and measure project performance and anticipate performance trends to mitigate risk.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as policies and procedures as required by the Project agreements.
• Support the Chief Real Estate Officer with Project‑related initiatives, reporting, and strategic coordination.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of successful Project delivery.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., real estate development, business, engineering, construction management, architecture, urban planning).
• 8 years of professional project‑management experience managing complex, large‑scale, vertical commercial, institutional, and/or governmental real‑estate development as an owner’s representative, construction project manager, or design project manager.
• Knowledge of various facets of project delivery, including design‑build.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on high‑stakes decision‑making while ensuring all parties feel heard and considered.
• Proven strategic mind, including ability to see multiple outcomes, scenario‑plan, analyze potential opportunities and challenges, and navigate shifts in direction.
• Knowledge of local government processes.
• Ability to follow strict and ethical policies and procedures that guide municipal, state, and federal project delivery work.
• High EQ and interpersonal skills.

• You embrace the startup nature of the organization, and no job is below you.
• You are detail‑ and results‑oriented.
• You are an entrepreneurial self‑starter.
• You are a skilled problem solver who takes initiative and can communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• You act with respect, competency, and integrity.
• You work well as part of a team.
• You excel at functioning in high‑pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner.
• You build credibility throughout the organization as a visible and effective leader that brings solutions to Project challenges.
• You are a collaborator by nature and seek to find ways to compromise.
• You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You have great time‑management and prioritization skills.
• You have a solid grasp of financial and data analysis and setting performance metrics.
• You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work.
• You have a track record of being dependable.
• You are excited about the opportunity to grow with the organization.
• You are all‑in on the mission of the National Western Center.

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