Project Manager – Real Estate Development

Three Bridges Real Estate

Project Manager – Real Estate Development

(Hybrid remote in Indian Rocks Beach, FL in Tampa/St Petersburg Area)

Reports to: Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Start Date: Immediately

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Three Bridges Real Estate, a mission-driven corporation, was founded to address the challenge many high-quality non-profits face: securing adequate and permanent facilities without further stretching a non-profit organization’s limited resources. Working with operators of early education centers, charter schools, and healthcare centers, we provide specialized project management consulting services to allow non-profit operators and school leaders to invest their time and resources where they belong – serving families and students.  

The work at Three Bridges (3BRE) is based on decades of experience of founder Janelle Bosek in building bridges between the owner and project team to successfully plan, build, and construct high-quality facilities throughout the US. Since 2015, 3BRE has completed over $300m in total projects, leveraging our specialized project management skillset and financing relationships to create 20+ campuses across multiple districts and municipalities throughout the US. 

3BRE is looking for a Project Manager to support the company’s current projects and the development of future facilities. The Project Manager should be based in Tampa/St Petersburg area and expected to work part time out of the Indian Rocks Beach office. The position, once firmly established, will become a hybrid remote position, with required travel to assigned projects as needed. We are open to a flexible schedule arrangement.

The Project Manager will report to the CEO and be responsible for assisting with the management and oversight of projects at various stages of development, including site due diligence, design development, entitlements, budgeting support, design and construction oversight through project closeout. The Project Manager must be an exceptional team player and will report to the Chief Executive Officer. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn and grow with a mission-driven, heart-led business, where positive impact is the bottom line.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager role will include assisting with the day-to-day management of both renovation and ground up construction project(s) from concept to completion as well as interfacing with clients and project team. Previous experience in project management, real estate transactions, architecture/engineering, and/or construction management is required. Direct responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Site Selection:

• Work with the CEO and project team to perform preliminary feasibility site assessments (floodplain, ROW access, utilities, survey, etc.) and evaluate potential sites.
• Create preliminary project budgets and schedules, evaluate potential sites and assist with providing recommendations for site feasibility to CEO.
• Draft purchase or acquisition offers, assist with negotiating site acquisition and review contracts for site acquisition.

Due Diligence:

• Assist with identifying and teeing up necessary environmental and technical due diligence studies required for the project.
• Solicit proposals/bids from consultants, evaluate and make internal recommendations about consultant selection; assist with managing consultant contracts and deliverables.
• Review and finalize all reports; coordinate agency, municipal and owner reviews as needed.
• Assist with coordinating and managing legal, lender, and/or title company activities involved through closing.

Design:

• Understand client’s short and long term programmatic needs to ensure effective implementation into final design.
• Assist with the oversight of the project scoping and design to ensure affordable final product based on client’s facilities needs and financial objectives.
• Assist with managing the contract with architect and project design and interaction between architect and client.
• Attend design meetings and work with design team to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of project, particularly tied to key design and permitting milestones; produce meeting minutes.

Permits/Entitlements:

• Help to identify appropriate consultants to determine permitting/entitlement requirements for proposed sites and assess any schedule, materials, or other risks to the project.
• Assist with oversight of permitting/entitlements process; as necessary, attend key meetings w/ building or other officials needed to obtain project permits.
• With assistance from consultants, determine permitting requirements for proposed project scope and sites and assess any schedule, materials, or other risks to the project.

Budget, Schedule, Financing:

• Assist with management of project budgets and schedules.
• Create milestone schedule documents to guide project team.
• Support clients by providing project-related data necessary to obtain financing.

Construction:

• Assist with management of construction bid and award process, including issuing RFP, reviewing bids, and recommending contractor selection.
• Assist with managing budget and schedule during construction.
• Attend regular construction meetings, visit construction site to assess and ensure construction progress on-site.
• Review, submit monthly reports and recommend for approval contractor payment applications and loan draws
• Manage project invoices and track expenses.
• Assist with resolution of issues during construction and push the construction schedule to on-time completion at every turn.

Closeout & Occupancy:

• Ensure completion of punch list walk with contractor and client, as well as final inspections and receipt of Certificate of Occupancy.
• Support client in coordinating move-in.
• Ensure warranty and other close out documentation is provided to client or end user.

Miscellaneous Administrative Tasks:

• Support with legal and administrative tasks such as preparing proposals, client invoices, creating project and financial reports, assisting with legal registrations, taking and distributing of meeting minutes, and other limited clerical tasks will be required.
• Use project management tools such as Slack, Monday, etc. to track tasks and regularly communicate to CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2-4 years of real estate development experience, including at least 2-year experience in project management, real estate transactions, architecture/engineering, and/or construction/renovation management. Experience in facilities planning and renovation/construction and full-scale real estate development preferred.
• Sincere interest in improving public welfare and commitment to 3BRE’s mission to support non-profits and make a positive impact on families and students in underserved communities.
• An organized self-starter who demonstrates ownership of tasks from start to finish and can achieve and make informed decisions independently while coordinating as needed with CEO and colleagues as well as external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of general construction, architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Ability to read, analyze and interpret architectural and engineering plans.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Adobe PDF editing, and adept at graphic presentation (Powerpoint, Canva, etc.); CAD / Bluebeam and other design software experience a plus.
• Commitment and tenacity are required to help deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate clearly to diverse stakeholders and across a cross-functional project team.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Bachelor's degree desired; relevant work experience or graduate degree in real estate, business, finance, construction, engineering, urban planning or architecture a plus.
• Experience developing non-profit and/or educational facilities a plus.
• Willingness to travel to job sites.
• Quick learner with a willingness to grow into a position with more leadership responsibility over time as more project management skills develop.
• Attitude of a “win-win” approach to work with a focus on teamwork and a positive attitude is a necessity.

HYBRID WORKING ENVIRONMENT

3BRE utilizes a hybrid workforce model. Employees may work remotely, however, at the start, it is expected that the position will initially convene in the office 3-4x a week as necessary. Project site visits will also be required as necessary but no less than twice a month during active construction phases. Please only submit an application if you are able to commute to our office in Indian Rocks Beach, FL on a regular basis and to client and/or job sites in Florida as needed.

Any applicants should ensure they meet the basic technical skills and have the proper equipment to be effective in a temporary telecommuting environment. 3BRE will provide employee with a laptop, including a built-in speaker and webcam for videoconferencing capability, as well as a computer mouse and keyboard. Applicants will need to verify that they have reliable access to the following:

• High-speed, stable internet
• Headset or headphones with a microphone
• Cell phone
• A private, quiet space to work
• Personal transportation to/from project sites

COMPENSATION

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position with the ability to convert into a full W2 salary position with benefits. Annual compensation of $50,000 - $65,000 depending on experience, with potential for annual bonus.