Project Manager

Description

Franklin Street is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Atlanta, GA.

The ideal candidate must possess 5-7 years of project management experience. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Architecture, Engineering or related field is strongly preferred. Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and construction management. Experience in commercial real estate is a plus. Must be able to manage all aspects of a project efficiently, including but not limited to: budgeting, scheduling, submittals and change orders.

Position Overview:

• The Project Manager will deliver project management supervision over assigned Franklin Street client projects while providing superior client service and exterior vendor management.
• Upon award of a project, develop project specific and client driven goals, schedules, budgets and detailed assumptions.
• Establish and maintain project goals and success criteria the meets the client needs.
• Build rapport with client representatives and ensure scope of project and outside business forces affecting the project is fully understood and that specific deliverables are fully understood with performance standards and other relevant criteria.
• Coordinate any necessary due diligence efforts on behalf of the client, maintaining and delivering all appropriate documentation.
• Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.
• Act as the primary contact with the client throughout the duration of the project.
• Guide the client and team through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff.
• Develop and maintain a Master Project Schedule.
• Prepare various RFP's needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.
• Develop procedures for distribution, receipt, opening, leveling and award
• Facilitate a project kick-off meeting with internal staff and key stakeholders to ensure responsibilities are communicated and understood by all concerned.
• Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path.
• Oversee vendor and project team members work to ensure compliance with contract and client expectations.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Senior Management

Requirements

• 5-7 years of practical experience in a project management role preferred
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project software
• Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and construction management
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
• Experience in construction management or real estate preferred
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to support or lead Business Development initiatives as assigned or requested.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients
• Ability to successfully communicate with architects, contractors, client's representatives, and team members.
• Ability to manage all aspects of construction projects effectively and efficiently including, but not limited to Budgeting, Scheduling, Submittals, Change orders
• Demonstrated high level of performance in project budgeting, contract negotiations and scheduling for a larger volume of projects.
• Ground-Up construction experience is desired

About Franklin Street:

Franklin Street is a family of full-service real estate companies focused on delivering value-added solutions to meet clients' evolving needs. Through a collaborative philosophy of leveraging the resources, expertise, and experience of each of its divisions-Real Estate, Capital, Insurance, Property Management, and Project Management-Franklin Street offers unmatched value and optimal solutions for clients nationwide.

Make your next career move with Franklin Street. With seven lines of business and nine offices across, that perfect opportunity you've been looking for is here. We believe in hiring a mix of experienced and new talent to join our team of professionals. Whatever your expertise, wherever you are on your career path, Franklin Street is your destination for success.

Learn more about Franklin Street and our award-winning culture at www.FranklinSt.com.

Franklin Street offers competitive salaries, medical - including additional discounts, dental, and vision benefits, disability, and life insurance, 401(K), paid time off, and holiday pay. We also love working together to help the community through our company-sponsored philanthropy events.

Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment (post-offer) drug screen and background check.

Franklin Street and Lighthouse HR Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, or any other classification protected by law.