Project Manager Representative Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Company Background

At Brandywine, 'Best of Class” is our mission and our focus in developing, building, and managing the nation's most remarkable Class-A office, multi-family and mixed-use properties. We continuously support and give back to the communities in which we live and work. Our mission drives our corporate culture to foster the potential for excellence in every employee.

Our company was founded in 1994 by Jerry Sweeney, who serves as our President and CEO. We are a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BDN) operating in select markets across the nation.

The Project Manager will oversee the construction operations of specific tenant fit out and capital improvement projects within their assigned portfolio(s) in the Philadelphia region. The Project Manager will act as Brandywine’s representative for all assigned tenant improvement projects. This individual will work closely with leasing agents, internal design professionals, property management, and third-party vendors while maintaining full responsibility for estimating, design, and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned tenant improvement projects managed by Brandywine Realty Trust (“BDN”)
• Manage assigned capital improvement projects including existing building renovations and upgrades.
• Facilitate estimating and preconstruction services for assigned projects.
• Act as Landlord representative for Tenant managed TI projects.
• Coordinate Landlord work elements for tenant managed projects.
• Manage 3rd party Architect/Engineer/Consultant activities as they relate to tenant improvement and capital projects managed by BDN.
• Coordinate Vendor activities as they relate to tenant improvement and capital projects managed by BDN.
• Establish and maintain the project budget and schedule.
• Administer the requirements of the Building Rules and Regulations for assigned properties.
• Facilitate and initiate preliminary scheduling efforts for all proposed tenant improvement projects.
• Award/Negotiate vendor contracts for the selected work.
• Coordinate project close-out in a timely manner.
• Utilize electronic project management and accounting software as part of daily duties.
• Work in conjunction with the Project Management staff and Construction Accountant on billing and invoicing matters.
• Work in conjunction with Brandywine’s internal design professionals, property managers, leasing agents, and building engineers as required.

Competencies & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Highly organized.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, results oriented
• Knowledgeable of the commercial real estate industry.
• Able to read, interpret, and facilitate adherence to lease agreements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with Procore Construction Management Software, a plus.
• Excellent customer service attitude.
• Able to lead meetings and facilitate discussions with all parties.
• Has a good understanding of commercial building construction and building systems.
• Able to solve problems.
• Able to work with limited supervision/oversight.
• Able to manage multiple projects/tasks at one time.

Education, Licenses and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent;
• Minimum five years’ construction project management experience
• Seven to ten years’ commercial construction work experience
• Ground-up base building experience, a plus.
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements – Per OSHA

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent: Standing; walking; talking; hearing; using close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.

Occasional: Sitting; use of hands to feel or grasp; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; working on a ladder, stooping; kneeling; crouching; lifting objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED.