Project Management Lead

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we're revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

Project Manager - Design & Build

Location: 100% Onsite - role can be based out of any of our Northeast hubs.

Position Summary

Compass is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its National Workplace Operations & Facilities team. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of construction, capital improvement, and facility maintenance projects across the company''s national office footprint. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Capital Projects

• Manage office build-outs, relocations, and capital refresh projects from planning through completion.
• Develop project scopes, RFPs, bid packages, and procurement strategies tailored to project objectives and local market conditions.
• Oversee external project managers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and tracking tools to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Conduct project due diligence to identify risks, building conditions, and potential constraints.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align project schedules, budgets, and business requirements.
• Ensure all projects meet Compass design, quality, and brand standards.

Capital Planning & Budget Management

• Support the development and management of annual capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets.
• Track project spending and provide budget forecasting and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to optimize project costs while maintaining quality and schedule objectives.

Facilities & Maintenance Programs

• Evaluate and enhance recurring maintenance programs to align with industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with lease obligations and facility maintenance requirements.
• Serve as a key resource for regional facilities-related issues and escalations.
• Manage capital maintenance projects valued at $100K or greater.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience managing commercial construction, workplace, or facilities projects.
• Bachelor''s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong budget management and financial tracking experience.
• Proficiency with construction and project management software.
• Working knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, and fire/life safety systems.
• Ability to review drawings, identify constructability concerns, and collaborate with design and construction teams to resolve issues.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project execution (approx 30%).
• Ability to perform occasional physical activities, including site inspections, construction walkthroughs, and office audits.

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is $119,300-$132,600 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.

Perks that You Need to Know About:

Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.

Do your best work, be your authentic self.

At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world - a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees'' lives and careers.

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