Job Description

Real Estate Project Manager

The Real Estate Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing real estate development and property improvement projects for university-owned or affiliated off-campus housing and commercial assets, as well as off-campus leased space for University needs. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with institutional goals for student housing, community engagement, and financial performance.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Construction Manager, leads all phases of residential and commercial development projects (design, permitting, construction, and occupancy).
• Develops and manages project scope, schedule, procurement, and budget, as well as project plans that include milestones, timeliness, resources, and key deliverables.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, change orders, and applications for payment.
• Coordinates with architects, contractors, consultants, and internal university stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with all zoning, permitting, regulations, and code requirements.
• Inspects construction work for conformance to plans, specifications and standards, assessing the overall quality of work being performed.
• Manages stakeholder expectations and ensures alignment on project objectives.
• Provides periodic project updates to applicable university departments, the Real Estate team, and other stakeholders.

Financial Management:

• Prepares initial budgets; establishes, tracks, and monitors expenditures throughout the course of each project and prepares forecasts.
• Maintains all project records, including job costs, change orders, and project close-out.
• Reviews project accounting records within Workday for accuracy and timeliness of record entry, including obligations, invoices, actuals, and closing of projects.
• Provides regular budget and forecasting updates to internal stakeholders.

Operational Support:

• Assists the off-campus facilities and maintenance team with long-term asset planning. Helps to develop near-term renovation and capital improvement plans. Prepares funding resolutions.
• Receives and reviews operation and maintenance manuals. Ensures all project documentation and drawings are complete, and, along with financial records, are appropriately saved/stored. In addition, works closely with the Real Estate finance team to ensure University records and reporting systems are kept current, including, but not limited to, the University space system, fixed asset accounting, and the insurance/risk management office.
• Supports acquisitions or dispositions of real estate assets, as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Progressive responsibility in design and construction in real estate development or project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, permitting, and property development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in project management/scheduling software.
• Class E Drivers License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA is a plus.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience with student housing or university real estate.
• HVAC and plumbing engineering experience.
• OSHA 10 safety training.
• Familiarity with public-private partnerships (P3), mixed-use developments, and historic tax credit syndication.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and mature individual.
• Ability to organize time and priorities to be most productive.
• Good working knowledge of the design and construction industry to assess quality of the work being performed.
• Ability to make judgments on acceptability, proper means and methods of design and construction.

Grade: G15

Salary Range: $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Personal:

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness:

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family:

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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EEO Statement: Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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