Construction Project Manager Job at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in San Jose

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Tenant Coordination leads the opening coordination efforts for operational centers or development projects working on core and complex projects, including significant Landlord work (in-line mercantile, restaurant/hospitality, assembly, medical and common area kiosks) within a portfolio of shopping centers. Responsible for day-to-day project management success of Tenant project phases including planning, design drawings, construction and opening.

This position will serve as the functional expert in regards to base building and associated systems, tenant design criteria, Tenant Construction “Rules and Regulations”, base building infrastructure and jurisdictional requirements including entitlements, permitting and inspections. Represents the Landlord, coordinates with the Tenant, Corporate teams and Center Operations teams to assure each deal and Tenant opening aligns to business objectives and meets or exceeds the Rent Commencement Date.

Essential Duties

• Prospecting, Estimating and Feasibility Studies
• Facilitates and supports Leasing efforts during the deal-making process
• Coordinates and advises Leasing on prospective Tenant uses and designs and develops conceptual budgets and schedules.
• Coordinates with Leasing and Center Operations on Landlord and Tenant Work scope to verify existing conditions, completes feasibility studies, identifies and produces applicable Landlord Scope of Work and cost estimates.
• Tracks construction project costs
• Establishes and reviews and approves milestone schedules and Landlord budgets and accountable for delivering project phases to ensure store openings occur on time and on budget.
• Approved Deals, Lease Negotiation and Landlord Work
• Manages all aspects of Landlord work projects including overseeing Consultants & Contractors
• Prepares and tracks project schedules to ensure Tenants adhere to the agreed “baseline schedule” to meet all critical milestone dates. Collaborates with stakeholders to meet the Landlord space delivery date, per the Leasing Deal Sheet.
• Escalates in a timely manner significant issues (cost overrun and/or schedule delay) that present a risk to approved budgets to their immediate supervisor and business partners and works to optimize outcomes.
• Performs a Plan Review of both design and technical aspects of Tenant plansto ensures full lease compliance.
• Tenant Construction and Opening
• Ensuring the Tenant is on time with design and construction documentation submission, permitting and construction
• monitor progress of any Landlord work and Tenant construction

General Coordination & Duties

• Develops a strong understanding of all properties, under their purview, and associated building infrastructure and Tenant interface requirements.
• Reports store opening progress and projections.
• Provide Mentorship and trainings to team members and new hires
• Develops and leverages relationships with Retail Partners, Architects/Engineers and General Contractors and consultants in the best interest of the organization.
• Develops understanding of ordinances and other entitlement related restrictions and processes that exist at specific shopping centers.
• Applies excellent verbal, written, , negotiation and communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications, Competencies and Experience

• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent in Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management and/or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of experience as a Project Architect, Project Designer and/or experience within an Architectural and/or Construction Management setting.
• Experience in retail tenant coordination and or Retail roll outs required
• Demonstrated proficiency in, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, Project Scheduling Applications. Quick to learn and adapt to new software and processes.
• People Management
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction and experience developing scopes of work and construction estimates

Compensation:

• $45-$55 per hour
• This is an onsite opportunity based at Westfield Oakridge.
• **This is a contract position ; we are looking for candidates to work for approximately Six (6) months, with the possibility of extension. **