Senior Project Manager Corporate Real Estate
Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager Corporate Real Estate for a contract opportunity with our client in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey OR Plano, TX.
Overview
The Sr. 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.
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Real Estate or related field.
- Min. 10+ years of relevant experience in workplace planning, commercial interior design, and construction project management.
Requirements
- 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
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and Microsoft Office
- 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 preferred
Shift
Fully onsite (15-25% 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.