Project Manager 2 (Cre Project Manager)

Pay rate- $50 - $52/hr. Work Location: 700 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs, NJ or 6625 Excellence Way Plano, TX Work Schedule: Fully Onsite (15-25% travel) Job Description: Corporate Real Estate Project Manager Top skills: • Lead programming and requirements development for commercial and office interior construction projects • Manage project schedules, budgets, and overall execution from planning through closeout • Assist in general administration and coordination of leasing activities, including requirements gathering, site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, contractions, subleases, dispositions, and early terminations (50%) KEY RESPONSIBILITES/REQUIREMENTS: Role Overview The Project Manager – Corporate Real Estate is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of all Real Estate functions of portfolio management, leasing initiatives in alignment with corporate policies and business objectives and corporate interior construction projects including programming, design, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery. This role partners with internal stakeholders, consultants, and vendors to ensure projects meet business requirements, budget, schedule, and quality standards while supporting CLIENT's workplace strategy. Key Responsibilities • Lead programming and requirements development for commercial and office interior construction projects • Manage project schedules, budgets, and overall execution from planning through closeout • Serve as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, steering committees, and project teams • Coordinate selection and management of architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants • Collaborate with Facility Team, end-users, and design teams to develop design concepts, space plans, renderings, and furniture layouts • Oversee all phases of design, including preliminary, alternate, and construction documentation • Review contracts, cost estimates, change orders, and TI reimbursement packages • Conduct regular site observations and oversee QA/QC during design and construction • Resolve design, construction, and field issues to maintain alignment with approved standards • Provide regular project status updates and reporting to leadership and HQ stakeholders • Support CFO and Controller by ensuring projects remain within approved budgets and schedule. • Contribute insights to continuously advance workplace strategy, standards, and sustainability goals • Assist in general administration and coordination of leasing activities, including requirements gathering, site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, contractions, subleases, dispositions, and early terminations (50%) Required Skills & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Real Estate or related field. • Min. 7 years of relevant experience in workplace planning, commercial interior design, and construction project management • Strong knowledge of architectural and construction processes, including construction documents and MEP systems • Proven ability to manage construction schedules, budgets, and consultants • Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently • High level of professionalism and commitment to team success