Assistant Project Manager

REAL ESTATE PROJECT MANAGER / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER(Owner Side) **The Opportunity** We are hiring a Real Estate Project Manager to take properties from acquisition through renovation, permitting, tenant improvements, leasing delivery, and stabilization. This is an owner side role, not a general contractor role. You will represent ownership and work directly with the principals, property management, leasing, tenants, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and municipalities. The right person can walk a property, figure out what needs to happen, build a plan and budget, bring in the right contractors and consultants, run the work, and make sure it gets finished properly, on time, and at a cost that makes sense for a long term owner. **What You Will Do** * Own renovation, capital improvement, tenant improvement, and property improvement projects across the portfolio from scoping through closeout * Walk properties regularly and oversee work in the field * Prepare scopes, budgets, schedules, and recommendations for ownership * Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate contractor and consultant bids, and recommend awards * Manage architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants through design, permitting, and construction * Coordinate permits, plan check, inspections, utilities, and city requirements * Review plans, proposals, invoices, pay applications, change orders, and schedules, and hold the project to budget * Coordinate landlord work and tenant improvements with tenants and the leasing team, and manage delivery conditions and construction obligations under leases * Spot problems early and bring practical solutions, not just status updates * Keep ownership informed with regular, concise project and budget updates * Maintain project records, contracts, permits, plans, warranties, and closeout documentation * Build and maintain a bench of reliable contractors, vendors, and consultants * Support acquisitions by walking prospective properties and identifying renovation needs, deferred maintenance, and redevelopment opportunities * Work with property management so that completed projects hold up in operation and keep long term operating costs in mind **What We Are Looking For** * Experience in commercial real estate project management, construction, development, or property improvement * Experience with retail, office, industrial, or multifamily properties * Working knowledge of California building codes, permitting, and municipal processes * Solid understanding of construction methods, budgets, schedules, and project coordination * Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering plans * Experience dealing directly with contractors, architects, engineers, tenants, and city staff * Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication * Ability to run multiple projects at once and make decisions without constant direction * Comfortable in the field and visiting properties regularly * Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation **A Plus, Not a Requirement** * Construction management or architecture background, or CAD and plan markup ability Pay: $51,000.00 - $71,500.00 per year Work Location: Remote