Project Director

Project Management Advisors, Inc. (PMA) is a real estate project and development management company that provides consulting services to businesses in a wide variety of public and private sector industries. PMA’s professional staff employs an approach to project assignments and problem solving which combines an established and diligent team methodology with integrity, collaboration and innovation. PMA’s team has proven experience in nearly every aspect of the real estate industry, and from both sides of the table, including backgrounds in construction, development, architectural design, engineering, asset management, brokerage and planning.

PMA is seeking a seasoned Project Director in the Austin market with 10 years of relevant experience in the real estate design and construction industry. This critical role will deliver unparalleled client service in leading the PMA team and project teams of architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors and other professionals through the process of strategic real estate planning, design and construction of new buildings, tenant improvement build outs and facilities assignments. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading Commercial Development, Multifamily, or Industrial Projects. Experience in Healthcare, High Technology, and/or other Utility/Technology industry sectors is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Management or a related field
• 10 years of directly-related development and project management experience, with an emphasis in commercial Development, Multifamily, or Industrial Sectors
• Experience working as an Owner’s Representative or Project Manager representing the interests of the real estate owner or tenant
• Experience managing project teams successfully through all phases of the development and construction process
• Adept at working with remote teams and/or in remote locations, away from a primary office
• Actively networked within the Austin local real estate building and development market, specifically with respect to developers, architects, contractors, engineers, and specialty consultants
• Possess an intimate knowledge of the general business conditions and political environment within Austin and surrounding areas

Skills and Qualifications

• A motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and high level of personal integrity and business ethics who thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Polished executive presence and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills (i.e. high emotional intelligence)
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Discretion in handing confidential information
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and other construction-related and business professionals
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of project controls, project management, construction documentation and sequencing
• Possess working knowledge of alternate materials/methods, construction costs, value-engineering techniques and building/occupancy laws and lease requirements
• Demonstrate skills in managing successful projects and consistently meeting/exceeding client expectations and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project) and web-based project management tools (e.g. Bluebeam).

Duties and Responsibilities

Projects:

• Establish initial project strategies, including major milestones, issues & risks, contract/vendor approaches
• Understand and validate client satisfaction goals on a project/account basis
• Lead due diligence and entitlement efforts for acquisitions and/or existing properties; assemble teams, manage schedule, scope, budget, produce necessary summary/reports
• Provide design and GC procurement oversight on projects
• Perform detailed reviews and approvals of all monthly project draw packages
• Primary city and jurisdictional interface on the client’s behalf
• Develop, review and actively manage project fee calculations
• Coordinate the delivery of test fits, budgets, schedule, etc. to assist our clients in their leasing efforts
• Interface and coordinate with real estate brokers, providing property information, etc.
• Perform lease/work letter review, providing input/feedback on proposed modifications, and coordinate the production of necessary lease exhibits

Reporting:

• Assist in preparation of client dashboards & industry reports, and actively participate in related meetings
• Prepare annual development budgets for the client
• Review and validate all monthly financial information and reports before submission to the client
• Provide project updates, strategy recommendations & respond to urgent requests from client executives

Team:

• Perform initial project setup/strategy and transition to team member(s)
• Provide leadership to PMA project teams
• Develop and maintain staffing projections for PMA project teams and determine roles/responsibilities/timing for adding new team members
• Allocate staffing to projects based on expertise and workload
• Provide timely coaching, mentoring and performance feedback to team members
• Develop strong working relationships with subject matter experts throughout the firm
• Promote the highest level of professionalism and ethics in our client service delivery

Business Development:

• Actively participate in business development activities for PMA and/or our clients
• Work closely with client leadership to optimize our ongoing relationship and fully support and further their evolving opportunities

PMA operates from offices in Chicago (headquarters), San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orlando, New York and Austin, and has managed more than $5 billion in project value for a diverse array of clients and projects, among them commercial, residential, institutional, life sciences, municipal, not-for-profit and educational assignments.

PMA recruits the best talent in the industry, but project management experience alone is not enough. We seek candidates who fit with our values, operating style and accountability commitment to our clients. In exchange, we provide staff with opportunities for professional growth and development with a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. When it comes to the best in project management talent, we’re proud to say, “we get it.”