Real Estate Project Manager

About the Role

As a Project Manager you will serve as the architect of value for our rural real estate portfolio, taking projects from raw concept through complex design, entitlement, and capital investment to final market execution. You will work collaboratively with the Senior Manager of Land Use Planning & Development to identify and maintain a high-impact pipeline of projects that hit aggressive financial targets.

• Lead rural real estate entitlement and capital investment to meet financial targets while optimizing parcel configurations and land uses.
• Develop and support strategic and financial analyses to evaluate real estate opportunities and the market environment.
• Manage financial parameters of assigned projects and contribute to overall departmental budgeting.
• Direct third‑party service contracts—architects, engineers, construction managers—from RFP through completion; track progress via master schedules and report results.
• Communicate continuously with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of deliverables.
• Monitor, influence, and comply with regulatory proposals, attend public hearings, and represent Rayonier’s interests.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field with a focus on land development.
• Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience in real estate development, engineering, construction, or land management.
• Proven expertise in land‑use planning, site design, and feasibility analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a record of public presentations and negotiations.
• Strong strategic, financial, and logistical leadership in complex project life cycles.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability coverage.
• Health savings account and dependent care spending account.
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching (60% match on first 6% of base and bonus deferrals) plus a 3% enhanced contribution.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave, flexible work schedule, hybrid work-from-home options.
• Three weeks annual paid vacation, five personal days, 11 paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Career development support: tuition reimbursement (80%), mentoring, leadership training, and career planning resources.

Ready to make a significant impact on rural development? Join Rayonier and help shape the future of land use.