Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction

Job Overview

Senior Manager, Project Management – Real Estate. Responsible for leading and managing real estate projects including new developments, renovations, or acquisitions.

• Oversee planning, design, and construction of real estate projects alongside the local project management team.
• Maintain oversight of project resources, schedules, and budgets; manage scope changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Provide on‑site leadership by motivating and managing project teams, delegating tasks, and ensuring milestones are met.
• Assist with developing and managing project budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Identify potential project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to prevent delays or cost overruns.
• Conduct financial feasibility analysis and evaluate ongoing project performance.
• Oversee due diligence for property acquisitions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, investors, consultants, and government agencies.
• Manage vendor and external consultant relationships, including contract negotiations and performance monitoring.
• Provide regular project status updates, reports, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Align project goals with the company’s broader strategic objectives.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance overall project delivery.
• Implement project management best practices, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Research new methodologies and industry trends to increase effectiveness and stay current.
• Supervise and mentor project teams, including less‑senior project managers and consultants; provide performance feedback and promote a culture of collaboration and accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, finance, construction management, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate project or program management.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smart Sheet), financial modeling (Excel), and presentation tools (PowerPoint).
• Experience with industry tools such as CAD (preferred).
• Strong leadership, motivational, and communication skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Hybrid – 3 days a week in office.

Annual Salary: $ – $ (range is a general guideline; final salary depends on experience, education, training, and location).

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program.
• 401(k) savings plan vested from day one with 6% mandatory match.
• Performance and recognition‑based incentives.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mental health care access.
• Fertility and adoption assistance.
• Workplace flexibility including GEICO Flex program (work from anywhere in the U.S. up to four weeks per year).

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GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. We do not condone or tolerate intimidation or harassment. Cooperation of all associates is mandatory for maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect.