Howard Hughes Communities · 1 day ago
Project Manager, Tenant Coordination-Merriweather District
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expHoward Hughes Communities is dedicated to innovative placemaking and is recognized for its commitment to design excellence. The Project Manager will represent the Owner/Landlord in managing projects across the Merriweather District portfolio, ensuring that construction efforts meet project standards while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Communicate effectively with all team members, internal and external, to facilitate lease execution or project release. This may include multiple architects, engineers, vendors, leasing agents, brokers, and general contractors
Representing the Landlord, coordinate all construction in operational buildings to ensure the operational Tenants can function with little to no interruption
Review drawings, schedules, and construction documents to ensure premises delivery standards are consistent with lease agreement and deliverables, and resolve any conflicts with tenant or project team
Effectively communicate technical and design requirements with procedural milestones to Tenant representatives
Conduct design and constructability reviews of project document submissions and communicate corrections and modifications to meet established criteria
Coordinate and /or facilitate project meetings, including but not limited to: design “kick-off”, pre-construction and construction site meetings
Ensure project compliance with governing construction codes and building regulations
Conduct field verifications of tenant premises to ensure agreed-upon deliverables are met and manage corrective actions when necessary. Monitor and enforce project safety standards throughout the construction process
Prepare, solicit, and track Change Orders, Request for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFIs), to include thorough analysis and review with bid evaluation meetings and recommendation of awards
Manage effective value engineering exercises to reduce cost without sacrificing program quality
Assist in design and track the installation of base building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety) to ensure lease obligations are met
Assist with creating Lease Exhibits and review Landlord Work Exhibits and communicate conflict resolution options to the Leasing and Development Group as needed to support lease execution
Produce schedule scenarios to support leasing and legal efforts during lease negotiations
Prepare and coordinate contracts with internal Legal team
Review Letter of Intent (LOI) with ability to determine scope beyond standard delivery and communicate information with internal Pre-Construction Department to estimate differential costs
Review and process Invoices and Tenant Allowance (TA) to include Lien Waivers with internal payment procedures
Maintain and regularly update tracking systems utilizing Howard Hughes IT platforms, to include milestone schedule updates, budget, tenant allowance and project updates
Effectively manage all aspects of the Tenant Coordination process including design and project management for both Tenant buildouts and Landlord Work, in accordance with schedule/deliverables and notices documented in the lease
Work in collaboration with the Operations team on capital projects and special projects as assigned
All other responsibilities as may be determined by the needs of the project to meet the projected opening date and budgets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management and/or related fields preferred
Minimum 5-7 years experience and ability managing multiple design (architectural/engineering) and general contractor teams, including organizing workflow, delegating, and providing direction or instructions
Knowledge and working experience with commercial leases is highly preferred
Knowledge and working experience with property management, building operations, and facilities management is a plus
Thorough knowledge and utilization of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
Detail oriented with strong technical knowledge and ability to read/decipher technical drawings and BIM models
Thorough working knowledge of all construction trades (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety), with particular emphasis on building systems
Knowledge of architectural practices, construction processes, and construction safety standards
Familiarity with local construction codes, health codes, and ADA regulations
Experience working on mixed-use projects, including office, retail, and residential spaces
Thorough understanding of contractual issues and ability to negotiate agreements
Strong communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
Strong planning and project management skills
Ability to foster a culture of excellence, innovative thinking and positive attitude
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to build effective relationships with internal team members, design team, specialty contractors, utilities, city/county planning and building departments, inspectors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values
Must be able to meet deadlines and professionally communicate when under pressure of multiple demands
Ability to accommodate varied work hour requirements
Position requires access to construction sites, which may involve multiple buildings and levels. Some areas may only be accessible via stairs or scaffolding
Travel: Will require regular visits to multiple construction sites and tenant spaces as needed to oversee project progress, ensure quality control, and address on-site issues
Preferred
Candidates with other disciplinary backgrounds who have experience in this specific field and type of work may be considered
Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Salesforce, Sharepoint, and E-Builder preferred
Benefits
Competitive 401k plan
Generous PTO policy
Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning
Company
Howard Hughes Communities
Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation’s premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments.
501-1000 employees
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