Senior Project Manager, Construction & Tenant Services

Federal Realty Investment Trust is a proven leader in the ownership, operation, development and redevelopment of premium retail real estate in the country's best markets. We are an innovative and dynamic real estate company that owns and manages a best-in-class portfolio of community shopping centers and mixed-use properties. Federal Realty’s well-respected real estate investment and management team delivers a significant combination of small and large scale, value-add investments that make working at Federal rewarding.

While Federal Realty is one of the largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts in the country, as measured by the value of our assets, we're functionally a small company by most standards and we operate that way. Team members with initiative and proven ability get involved in many facets of executing Federal’s business plan.

Federal Realty Investment Trust is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager, Construction and Tenant Services to be based in La Mesa, California. This individual will oversee and lead complex construction and tenant coordination projects across a diverse portfolio of properties, with expertise spanning both small shop and anchor tenant spaces. The Senior Project Manager serves as a key liaison between Federal Realty, tenants, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders, driving projects from concept through completion to achieve timely, cost-effective, and high-quality results.

• Drive the landlord and tenant design, permitting, and construction process to successfully deliver spaces on schedule and in alignment with lease obligations, ensuring the best possible rent commencement dates for all projects assigned.
• Manage and coordinate multiple construction projects simultaneously, including both small shop fit-outs and complex anchor tenant spaces.
• Serve as the primary liaison with tenants, consultants, architects, and contractors throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and manage project budgets, conceptual estimates, schedules, and financial forecasts with accountability for meeting cost and delivery targets.
• Review and approve construction documents and exhibits to ensure compliance with lease provisions, design standards, schedules, and budgetary constraints.
• Oversee landlord work obligations including scoping, contracting, budgeting, and delivery, while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders in Leasing, Legal, Asset Management, and Development.
• Conduct lease reviews to identify milestone dates, delivery obligations, and potential risks, and proactively implement strategies to mitigate delays or penalties.
• Drive effective communication and reporting, including regular project status updates in Salesforce and presentations to senior leadership.
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting design and construction challenges, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining project momentum.
• Maintain relationships with key civic and community partners, contractors, and industry professionals to support project success.
• Travel to project sites as needed to oversee critical milestones and ensure alignment with Federal’s standards.

• 10+ years of progressive project or construction management experience, with significant exposure to retail tenant coordination, including both small shop spaces and anchor tenant projects.
• Strong knowledge of retail property design, permitting, and construction processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven track record of managing multimillion-dollar construction projects and negotiating effectively with contractors, consultants, and tenants.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to build consensus across multiple stakeholders while driving projects to completion.
• Advanced skills in reviewing leases, interpreting complex documents, and applying problem-solving strategies to mitigate risk.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of projects.
• Proficiency with financial analysis and reporting of construction costs.
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