Launched nearly 17 years ago, Foundry Commercial was created to be a different kind of real estate company. Our motto – “It’s Personal” – rings true in everything we do… we value authentic human experiences. At Foundry Commercial, there is a strong sense of community. From wellness fairs to ugly Christmas sweater parties to company fundraisers, Foundry associates lean in to support one other and the causes that are important to us. We bring a sense of teamwork, collegiality, and diversity to all that we do. At the heart of it all is trust and respect. These two things drive everything else. We have built a place where people truly know each other, celebrate together, learn together, and live life alongside each other.
At Foundry, we serve our clients best by attracting and unleashing the most talented and courageous professionals in industry, all while having fun and building a lasting impact on the broader community. Don’t just take our word for it. The best way to experience our culture is to immerse yourself in it. But be prepared – it’s contagious!
Position Description
We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join the Foundry Commercial team located in Raleigh, NC. This position would be described as an entrepreneurial seller, doer, and owner representative. The expectation is for the Project Manager to be available to the Services team to assist in the scope, schedule, and budget creation of owner representative services for the execution of real estate projects. The Project Manager works alongside the Property Management and Leasing teams to expedite, control costs, and manage project obstacles for our clients. These projects vary in scope from building capital renovations, tenant improvements and buildouts, to ground up opportunities in the office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use sectors.
The ability to externally grow the business through self-generated opportunities and outside selling is preferred. The proficiency to manage a wide array of clients and projects executing simultaneously while still communicating effectively is key.
The Project Manager is expected to be comfortable in a presentation and selling environment as well as be able to proficiently execute tenant improvement and ground up construction projects. Experience level should be approximately seven (7) years of experience with a focus on general contracting in a design build means and or experience in an architectural or consultant type ro
Essential Job Functions:
Manages all phases of project management including design, construction, occupancy, quality control, staffing, and budget management
Interfaces with clients to define project requirements
Establishes project work plan and deadlines
Creates persuasive presentations that meet the project’s objectives
Tracks progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets, and generates reports on status
Monitors expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget
Manages all facets of project design, construction, and occupancy
Manages project team by providing direction and leadership
Facilitates client meetings regarding project matters
Works closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, internal team members, external collaborators, customers and suppliers
Education and Experience Requested:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience and/or training, with a preference for more experience.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues
Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups
Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with employees and client groups to take desired action
Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
Able to forecast and prepare budgets.
Conducts complex financial/business analysis including the preparation of complex reports.
Prepares and manages departmental budget
Foundry Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Foundry Commercial is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Foundry to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited.
