Project Manager

SLATE Property Group, a New York City-based Owner and Developer of residential and mixed-use real estate, is seeking an experienced Project Manager who will be involved in all aspects of Slate's ground-up developments and value-add renovations.  The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of their assigned portfolio of projects, including consultant selection, design development, budgeting and value engineering, construction oversight and project closeout / punchlist.  Additionally, the Project Manager will work in support of Slate's senior management in securing project financing and marketing and sales. 

 

Company Info:

Slate Property Group is a vertically integrated owner, operator, and developer of residential and mixed-use real estate in the New York metropolitan area. From adaptive reuse and existing asset reposition to ground-up residential development, Slate’s team leverages proven expertise, a diverse set of capabilities, and a regimented approach to provide its investors with superior risk-adjusted returns. Over the past 5 years, the principals of Slate Property Group have purchased in excess of $4 billion in real estate assets, producing above-market returns through various value-add strategies.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Maintain project budgets and schedule
• Manage the general contractor and/or sub-contractors
• Develop and monitor project schedules
• Mange pre-construction process including value engineering, sub-contractor selection and signing of GMP
• Assist in review of legal documents, including consultant agreements, to ensure key business terms are accurately reflected
• Assist in administrative and organizational project tasks
• Shepard project through construction completion and lease-up, to include punch list, schedule, requisition and change order processing
• Assist in opening of the property; including creation of and monitoring a marketing plan
• Familiarity with NYC Housing lottery a plus
• Assemble vendor invoices, check them against contracts, and prepare monthly draw reports for lenders
• Create agenda for and take notes in weekly project design and construction meetings
• Assist in permitting and regulatory interactions with city and state agencies (ie- ULURP, 421a applications, TCO, CO, etc.)
• Supplement Slate construction team and contractor in coordinating construction activities (submittal log, TR tracking, etc.)
• Assist in coordinating consultant activities, such as scoping contracts, providing access to site during pre-development, and facilitating interaction among design team
• Report to and support senior management

Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field a plus
• 5+ years of relevant experience working in real estate development, construction, or architecture
• Strong knowledge of the New York City development process including understating local regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Project and Word, and Yardi
• Works well on multiple projects and can work independently as well as a team player