Integrated Design & Construction Project Manager

New + Found (pronounced “New and Found”) is a fast-growing investment firm with an integrated approach to real estate development. Our integrated design-through-management model realizes potential in overlooked and undervalued real estate.

We focus on both impact investing through urban revitalization and delivering turnkey real estate solutions to our corporate partners. In addition to developing over $800M of real estate since 2000, New + Found provides a single-source solution for our partners that addresses our clients’ and communities’ toughest real estate challenges.

We’re building places that change cities — and we’re looking for team members who want to do the most meaningful work of their careers.

This position will adhere to New + Found’s core values:

• Legendary: We strive to be legendary, from the service we provide to our impact on the community.
• Innovation: We're driven by ideas and creativity. We take calculated risks and embrace opportunities.
• Growth: We seek sustainable growth for our clients, our organization, and our employees.
• Heart: We lead with heart. We celebrate, appreciate and care for each other.
• Trust: We rely on trust to pursue excellence. We speak honestly, act transparently and honor our commitments.

Role Overview

The Integrated Design & Construction Project Manager will drive the execution of real estate development projects by coordinating and integrating the work of both internal and external design and construction teams, external consultants, and project stakeholders. This role may support internal developments alongside an investments team member, or support providing development, owner’s rep, and program management services to third-party clients.

Success in this role requires superior organizational skills, diligence, leadership, technical expertise in design and construction delivery, and an ability to anticipate challenges before they become issues. And the ability to communicate effectively and proactively with multiple internal and external stakeholders and partners is essential. This is primarily an execution-focused role with limited business development responsibilities.

The key responsibilities include:

• Lead the project management process from programming through construction close-out for internal and third-party development projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal design, construction, operations, and investments teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Coordinate internal and external partners including architects, engineers, contractors, specialty consultants, permitting authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the development of architectural/engineering drawings, consultant deliverables, bid packages, and construction documentation.
• Manage procurement of design, construction, and consultant services, including drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts.
• Monitor and report on project budget and schedule; maintain project controls and dashboards.
• Identify risks and proactively propose solutions related to design, constructability, cost, procurement, permitting, and schedule.
• Facilitate and document recurring project meetings, track decisions, responsibilities, and action items.
• Review value-engineering alternatives with the internal design and development teams.
• Partner with construction teams to ensure onsite work is executed in contractual compliance with quality standards, design intent, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Evaluate pay apps, change orders, draw requests, and budget amendments.
• Manage project delivery and turnover, including commissioning, punch lists, close-out documentation, and handoff to operations/property management.
• Represent New + Found in a professional, relationship-driven manner with project partners and clients.
• Occasionally support proposals and interviews for new development assignments (limited BD).

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience in architecture, construction, design-build, owner’s representation, or real estate development project delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing projects from design through construction completion; adaptive reuse experience is a plus.
• Proven abilities to balance competing priorities, negotiate solutions, and drive accountability without sacrificing relationships.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with high expectations and a high ceiling for growth.
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Highly organized and disciplined in planning, documentation, and follow-through.
• Viewed internally and externally as a positive, proactive team leader that supports the success of all parties.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position may lead and mentor staff if assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment with hybrid schedule capability. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.

Physical Demands

This position requires no minimum ability to lift, bend or stand.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary.

Travel

Moderate travel is expected for this position. 

Recruitment Firm Disclaimer:

New + Found is not accepting resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment or staffing agencies at this time. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to New + Found without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of New + Found, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for those candidates.

New + Found is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.