Project Manager

Position Summary

Goldenrod is a dynamic and growing commercial real estate company with a strong focus on development, acquisitions, and asset management. We specialize in delivering high-quality, complex commercial projects and are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for an individual with substantial construction management experience, particularly in the commercial sector, who is eager to transition to the owner/real estate side of project management.

As a Project Manager at Goldenrod, you will oversee all facets of the construction and development process, ensuring the successful delivery of commercial real estate projects. From initial planning to project closeout, you will manage the project's safety, scheduling, budgeting, and quality. Your ability to lead a team and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders will ensure that every project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

*Please note, this position will require some light travel to our offices in Omaha and Dallas as part of the role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage projects and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each project(s) assigned.
• Create/communicate updates on project status monthly suitable for executive review.
• Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s). Interact with AHJs at the city, county, state, and national levels to ensure requirements are met in design and execution of construction projects.
• Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion with focus on the strategic planning vs. tactical reaction.
• Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and owner direct vendors.
• Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with respective stakeholders
• Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget and provide estimated cost to complete on regular intervals.
• Establish project schedules and facilitate schedule updates and accurate projections.
• Review and approve monthly pay applications/invoices and incorporate into the monthly draw.
• Review change order requests from contractors and validate/negotiate pricing
• Represent the company interests as leader in OAC meetings.
• Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites and acquisitions on an as-needed basis to determine value-add or ground up costs and schedules.
• Provide detailed analysis and validation with the contract documents for all changes in scope resulting from owner directed changes, unforeseen conditions, design progression, or FF&E/TI coordination.
• *Please note, this position will require some light travel to our offices in Omaha and Dallas as part of the role.

Qualification Requirements

Education & Experience

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of commercial construction industry experience, or 10 years of relevant experience if no degree.
• Strong knowledge of current market conditions, pricing conventions, and trends.

Certifications

• OSHA 30-hour certification is preferred.
• Proficient in construction project management software, specifically Procore, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project).

Skills & Abilities

• Strong construction acumen and ability to interpret and analyze construction documents.
• Thorough knowledge of construction procedures, finance, purchasing, engineering, and controls.
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical and contractual issues.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, collaborate, and work efficiently with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a consistent focus on accuracy and quality.

Why Join Us?

At Goldenrod, we are builders, problem solvers, and self-starters. We thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where individuals take initiative, think critically, and solve problems without minimal oversight. We value speed, but not at the expense of thoughtfulness and precision—our work is meticulous, and we expect the same from our team. If you seek solutions, embrace challenges, and operate with a high level of ownership and accountability, we would love to have you join our team.