Real Estate Project Manager Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Are you enthusiastic about leading complex real estate projects to create the workplace of the future on a global scale? We are seeking a Project Manager, Corporate Real Estate to join our team! This Project Manager will be responsible for project management responsibilities including planning, procurement, design, permitting and construction of a variety of real estate projects within Hasbro's global portfolio. Projects will primarily include office environments and select warehouse or logistics facilities. This role will have a significant impact in delivering high-quality, efficient, and innovative projects that cater to Hasbro's evolving business needs! Achieving success in this role necessitates outstanding coordination abilities, a forward-thinking attitude, and the capacity to guide cross-functional teams with cooperation, clarity, and assurance.

This position will be onsite Tuesday - Thursday at Hasbro's HQ in Pawtucket, RI. Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday - Thursday at Hasbro's new HQ location in Boston, MA.

What You Will Do as a Project Manager, Corporate Real Estate:

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading internal and third-party project teams to coordinate the design, permitting, and delivery of a variety of projects ranging from small office renovations to major, multi-phase construction projects.

• Develops conceptual budgets and schedules for potential projects with minimal specific information.
• Develops project plans and coordinates cross-functional teams (internal and third party) through meetings and progress measurement activity which bring distinct, specific projects to completion both on time and within budget.
• Prepares architect/engineer/contractor requests for proposals; analyze/align bids and make award recommendation.
• Negotiates and prepares construction and consultant contracts in collaboration with project partners and Legal teams.
• Reviews architectural, MEP, structural drawings to ensure the design meets the project requirements.
• Drives planning, design, estimating and internal project approvals. This requires frequent collaboration with local and corporate leadership and internal partners such as IT, Security, Finance and Human Resources.
• Creates and manages detailed project budgets. This includes tracking budget reallocations, change orders, commitments, expenditures, forecasts and analysis on a regular basis.
• Leads regularly scheduled project meetings involving internal members and the client while documenting assigned tasks.
• Reports project status regularly to project team and client.
• Assists with due diligence efforts during property acquisition/lease activities including providing substantial input on lease negotiations and management of brokerage partners.
• Leads workplace strategy initiatives and change management efforts during office moves, renovations or new occupancy ensuring alignment with Hasbro's space standards and identifying alternatives to improve efficiency and employee experience
• Works with internal partners to create purchase orders for all approved project related expenses and to ensure budget reconciliation.
• Administers punch list and project close-out activities, including completion of maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, landlord reimbursement and other requirements. Provides acceptance and completion of project and collection of final documentation.
• Maintains durable relationships with internal and external project partners to facilitate ongoing assistance with Facility and Real Estate issues that may arise locally.
• Provides information as requested for internal operations reviews or to support internal audit inquiries, tax investigations and asset transfers.
• Provides feedback to portfolio administration and corporate finance regarding CAPEX spend and forecasts.

What You Will Bring:

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Architecture/Design, Engineering, Business Operations Management, or Facilities Management preferred.
• 5+ years prior project management experience required in the corporate real estate field. Superior understanding of project contracts, leases, change orders and related documents.
• Ability to read and understand financial statements and cash flows.
• Strong technical fluency with commercial construction systems, methods and materials.
• Ability to prepare budgets, summarize transactions for internal approval, reconcile costs and ensure timely project closeouts.
• Experience leading project teams including internal and external resources and proven track record collaborating across organizational boundaries.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills required along with the capacity to multi-task and bring individual issues to timely closure.
• Superior interpersonal, communication, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills showing both agility and sensitivity to organizational change.
• A passion for collaboration and teamwork and the ability to pull together diverse teams to accomplish a goal.
• Works productively in the face of ambiguity.
• Experience effectively managing resources remotely while displaying good leadership with team members.
• Attention to detail and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• High degree of integrity with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, and produce quality work within set timeframes.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Office, Project and PowerPoint. CAD is preferred but not required.
• Experience leading international projects.
• Ability to travel, including international travel on short notice (approximately 25-35%)