National Western Center ยท 2 months ago
Senior Project Manager - Real Estate
The National Western Center (NWC) is a reimagined 250-acre campus in Denver, Colorado, aiming to be a global destination for food and agricultural discovery. They are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the predevelopment and construction phases of various projects, ensuring compliance with policies and managing day-to-day activities.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all day-to-day interactions and activities of the Project through completion
Interpret, manage, and enforce contractual obligations of all parties under complex Project agreements
Liaise with the City and County of Denver, specifically the Mayor's Office of the National Western and other campus partners throughout Project phases
Manage, review, comment, and approve Project correspondence and submittals to confirm Project goals, technical provisions, and quality standards
Plan, schedule, and facilitate Project specific meetings on behalf of the owner and operator
Analyze and report on detailed Project schedules and budgets identifying potential risks, trends, and areas needing corrective action
Maintain thorough and consistent Project documentation, files, and reporting systems to support transparency and accountability
Prepare and present reports, slide decks, and briefings to Authority leadership, project partners and other stakeholders using professionalism, clarity, and responsiveness
Define and measure project performance and anticipate performance trends to mitigate risk
Ensure full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as policies and procedures as required by the Project agreements
Support the Chief Real Estate Officer with Project-related initiatives, reporting, and strategic coordination
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of successful Project delivery
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g. real estate development, business, engineering, construction management, architecture, urban planning or similar field)
8 years of professional project management experience managing complex, large-scale, vertical commercial, institutional, and/or governmental real estate development as an owner's representative, construction project manager, or as a design project manager
Knowledge in various facets of project delivery, including design-build
Demonstrated ability to collaborate on high-stakes decision-making while ensuring all parties feel heard and considered
Proven strategic mind, including the ability to see multiple outcomes, scenario plan, analyze potential opportunities and challenges, and navigate shifts in direction
Knowledge of local government processes
Ability to follow strict and ethical policies and procedures that guide municipal, state, and federal project delivery work
High EQ and interpersonal skills
Preferred
You embrace the startup nature of the organization, and no job is below you
You are detail and results oriented
You are an entrepreneurial self-starter
You are a skilled problem solver who takes initiative and can communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
You act with respect, competency, and integrity
You work well as part of a team
You excel at functioning in high pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner
You build credibility throughout the organization as a visible and effective leader that brings solutions to Project challenges
You are a collaborator by nature and seek to find ways to compromise
You demonstrate excellent communication and inter-personal skills
You have great time management and prioritization skills
You have a solid grasp of financial and data analysis and setting performance metrics
You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
You have a track record of being dependable
You are excited about the opportunity to grow with the organization
You are all-in on the mission of the National Western Center
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401k plan with a 4.00% company match
Support for community involvement
Company
National Western Center
National Western Center is a space where school children can cultivate food systems while researchers discover food security solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-10-31
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