Founded by famed architect John Portman in the 1950s, Portman is a privately owned national real estate investment, development and management firm focused on delivering premier quality office, hospitality, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects prioritizing occupant experience through first class execution. The diversified, full-service company has developed over 72 million square feet of landmark real estate assets and currently has over 27 projects in development throughout eleven markets across the country employing an unequaled pedigree of experience, industry knowledge, and commitment to excellence. Portman has established a successful global network and has a proven history with the world’s top financial institutions. Teams in the company’s national offices seamlessly connect to develop, finance, and manage a diverse portfolio in the key strategic and emerging markets throughout the US. Portman Holdings continues to achieve success through investor, partner and client relationships that deliver exceptional real estate assets and innovative, experiential places. For more information, visit www.portmanholdings.com

Job Summary:

The Commercial Construction Project Manager's primary responsibility is to support the design review, execution, and coordination of the retail spaces by location. Function as liaison with other internal departments in support of retail business opportunities. The position is highly matrix and requires the ability to engage at all levels in real estate development, construction, and property management.

Duties of the Role:

Develop a consistent Retail Basis of Design & Quality process
Review drawings at each step of the construction process for execution per the specification of the retail client.
Acts as a key point of contact for new tenant building onboarding pre and post-occupancy process.
Develop and maintain space-specific work letters.
Review change orders relating to the physical space as needed.
Assist in the coordination of tenant contractors with base building contractors
Maintain positive relationships with base-building retail
Assists property management with the day-to-day operation of the properties in accordance with policies/procedures, management agreements, and retail client needs.
All other duties as assigned.

Education, Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Real Estate Finance, Finance, or a similar field degree
15+ years of experience with an understanding of real estate investment, development, property management, construction management, and engineering, preferred but not required.
Exceptional analytical skills with careful diligence and accuracy
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong critical thinking skills
Demonstrated presence and confidence, able to interact with the senior management team as well as current and potential clients
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and oversight
Exceptional technical skills and working knowledge of ARGUS, MS Office, and Microsoft Project Software
Travel will be required for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, consultants, government authorities, contractors, and operators.
Building Liaison - Function as an effective liaison between tenants, engineers, and General Manager by communicating proper information and ensuring tenant requests are responded to in a timely and professional manner
All other duties as assigned.

Portman is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. Portman is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.

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