PROJECT MANAGER

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Development Team (CEO, VP of Development, Director of Marketing and Sales, Accounting) in each phase of the Company’s development projects, which are currently comprised of large-scale, Class-A Mixed-Use Residential Urban Infill projects in and near Downtown Los Angeles. 

The Project Manager will be one of the main points of contact for outside architects, general contractors and consultants to monitor and expedite the Development Process from the purchase due diligence through design, entitlement, construction, completion and closeout. The Project Manager is responsible for maintaining important client/consultant / City and other relationships between City Century and such groups so as to foster a positive, efficient and effective environment.

Essential Duties:

• Perform project due diligence and underwriting; assist in project and site acquisition.
• Assist in negotiations for land/zoning approvals with local approving authorities and for agreements with outside Consultants.
• Research and obtain information regarding all applicable codes and regulations which would affect the successful development of a site; determine timelines for permitting processes.
• Along with the Development Team, take action to effectively control project costs through the use of job cost reports and proformas and efficient management of project design and construction budgeting.
• Supervisors to complete all land development projects on time and on budget.
• Participate in the management of the Owner’s Construction Representative and the applicable General Contractor(s) through the pre-construction and construction processes. 
• Facilitate and actively participate in development meetings with the team and outside consultants.
• Coordination of paperwork for Consultant contracts and payments.
• Coordination with the accounting team to understand current costs and costs to complete for specific line items and tasks.
• Ensure that site files are organized, maintained, and updated.
• Maintain ongoing working knowledge of local land acquisition markets.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of current market prices in relevant municipalities.
• Participate in the sales and marketing initiatives throughout the development process.
• Support the Development team as necessary.

Communication, Reasoning & Technical Skill Requirements:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to others, take direction from supervisors, and make necessary adjustments and adapt to changing environmental and operational issues
• Participate and contribute as a member of a team
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect and empathy for supervisors, employees, customers, and service providers
• Demonstrate self-awareness and recognize how a problem and its solution will affect others or other departments; take informed risks
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data
• Perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change
• Work to improve the performance of oneself and others by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning and feedback
• Challenge conventional practices and pursue ongoing system improvements
• City of Los Angeles – LADBS & City Planning – Project Experience a Big Plus

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 5-7 years of experience in development & construction projects 
• Proficient at project management with a track record of success
• Background in structural engineering and/or MEP a plus

Salary:

• Compensation is commensurate with experience