Real Estate Construction Project Manager

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Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support corporate interior projects across the United States, Latin America, and South America. This role leads projects from concept through occupancy, coordinating design, construction, furniture, and technology to deliver high-performing workplaces on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has delivered office interiors in multiple markets, can independently produce preliminary test fits and conceptual budgets to support early real estate decisions, and is fluent in Spanish to support cross-border collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery Across the Americas
• Manage corporate interior buildouts, renovations, and relocations across U.S. and LATAM markets.
• Coordinate with local architects, engineers, contractors, landlords, and furniture vendors in international markets.
• Ensure alignment with corporate design standards while adapting to local codes, labor practices, and procurement requirements.

Early-Stage Space Planning and Feasibility
• Develop preliminary test fits and basic space plans in AutoCAD prior to formal architect engagement.
• Validate headcount, density targets, adjacency requirements, and program assumptions during site evaluations.
• Produce initial layout options to support lease negotiations and executive decision making.
• Develop high-level project cost estimates including construction, furniture, IT/AV, soft costs, and contingencies.
• Provide order-of-magnitude budgeting to support feasibility analysis and capital approvals.

Design and Construction Coordination
• Partner with architects and designers to refine layouts, finishes, and furniture standards.
• Translate design intent into executable construction documentation.
• Oversee integration of design, construction, furniture, and technology scopes.

Furniture Vendor Coordination and Procurement
• Lead selection, negotiation, and coordination of furniture vendors and dealers across multiple markets.
• Align furniture specifications with corporate standards and local availability.
• Manage procurement timelines, delivery logistics, installation sequencing, and punch resolution.
• Oversee reuse strategies and inventory management when applicable.

Planning and Financial Management
• Develop and manage scope, schedule, and budget across multiple concurrent projects.
• Track commitments, manage change orders, and forecast final cost.
• Monitor risks related to currency fluctuations, import logistics, and vendor performance.

Technology Integration
• Coordinate IT and AV infrastructure including networking, cabling, and audiovisual systems.
• Align technology deployment with construction schedules and occupancy milestones.

Stakeholder Leadership
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal business leaders and external consultants.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and provide executive-level reporting on project performance.
• Facilitate communication between English- and Spanish-speaking teams.

Quality and Compliance
• Conduct site visits to validate compliance with local building codes and corporate standards.
• Ensure complete documentation and project closeout in each jurisdiction.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing corporate interior construction projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with demonstrated ability to independently produce preliminary test fits and basic space plans.
• Experience preparing conceptual or order-of-magnitude cost estimates for early-stage feasibility.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating furniture vendors and installation across multiple markets.
• Experience supporting projects in Latin America or international markets preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and English required.
• Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, budgeting, contract administration, and vendor management.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.

Additional Information

All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) are expected to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Successful performance of this job requires the skills, aptitudes, and abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Certain requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their own or others' health and safety.

The listed requirements represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities required.

Benefits

• Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party administrator once specific criteria are met. Temporary roles may also qualify for 401(k) participation after meeting eligibility requirements.

• Regular roles include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and paid time off.

Other Information

• Application deadline: 04/30/2026

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.