Corporate Real Estate Project Administrator
Talascend is currently seeking a Corporate Real Estate Project Administrator for a contract opportunity with our client in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey OR Plano, TX.
Overview
The Project Admin. 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage overall project administration and coordination of all CRE design and construction projects.
- Assist in programming and requirements development for workplace interior construction projects.
- Support to 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.
- Assist and 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.
- Support all phases of design and construction including document reviews.
- Assist in reviewing contracts, cost estimates, change orders and invoices.
- Conduct regular site observations and oversee QA/QC during design and construction.
- Assist to resolve design, construction, and field issues to maintain alignment with approved standards.
- Provide regular project status updates and reporting to CRE Project Manager.
- Contribute to CRE team by ensuring projects remain within approved budgets and schedule.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
- Min. 3-5 years of relevant experience in workplace planning, interior design and construction project management.
Requirements
- Knowledge of commercial leases, contract negotiations, and financial analysis
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Experience working with brokers and institutional or private landlords
- Knowledge of architectural and construction processes, including construction documents.
- Ability to manage construction schedules, budgets, and consultants.
- Ability to communicate effectively with CRE team and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- High level of professionalism and commitment to team success.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and Microsoft Office
Preferred Requirements
- Experience managing multi-site or multi-regional corporate real estate projects
- Familiarity with integrated project tracking, reporting, and management systems
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of workplace standards, sustainability design, and QA/QC best practices
- Bilingual communication skills (English/Korean) preferred for coordination with US and HQ teams
- PMI or PMP certification
Shift
Fully onsite (5-10% travel)
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.