Senior Commercial Construction Project Manager Retail Real Estate

About Us

U.S. Realty Partners is a regional commercial real estate investment and operating company specializing in the acquisition, financing, asset management, operation, development, and redevelopment of high-quality retail properties located in strategic West Coast market areas including Hawaii. Our current portfolio consists of 16 shopping centers totaling over 2.3 million square feet of leasable area with a market value of over $600 Million.

This position requires that the candidate be California-based, preferably in the greater Los Angeles area. Most projects will be in California and, occasionally, Oregon and Washington. Some overnight travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Guide commercial real estate projects through planning, design, permitting, construction, and occupancy to tenant grand opening.
• Oversee third-party design teams in preparing construction plans through plan checks and building permits.
• Coordination with utility companies, consultants, City staff, Building Departments, and inspectors.
• Bid projects to general contractors and administer the review and selection process
• Create, review, and track project schedules and budgets
• Oversee the performance of general contractors and their teams to ensure timely performance and compliance with project drawings.
• Administer construction contracts
• Prepare and coordinate construction contracts
• Confirm constructor insurance and licensing is proper and valid
• Review and approve contractor pay applications
• Review and comment on blueprints, schematics, and construction documents
• Review and comment on retail and restaurant tenant improvement plans
• Oversee value engineering of proposed construction plans
• Develop RFPs and the scope of work for capital improvement projects (e.g., roof replacements, painting, installation of grease interceptors, etc.). This includes bidding on the work.
• Coordinate and track landlord work required under new tenant leases

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in commercial construction as a project manager
• Strong experience with retail ground-up, renovation, cap-ex, and tenant improvement projects
• Experienced in the management and coordination of contracts
• Proven ability to manage and direct general contractors, sub-contractors, and design teams (architects, engineers, designers, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field
• "Batteries Included" Self-starter, highly organized, and able to work independently
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and interact with various levels of professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to travel on the West Coast for specific projects (mostly CA – occasionally Oregon and Washington). Mostly day travel with some overnight stays.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, ProCore and Blue Beam
• Integrity, honesty, and high standards of personal conduct

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Interested candidates should email their resume and qualifications to info@usrpartners.com.