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Essex, MD, The purpose of this class is to provide all project management and oversight of all capital improvement construction projects.This position requires a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years of concurrent experience in the commercial building and construction industry overseeing and managing small (tenant fit-out) through large scale building projects. Candidates with some college and a minimum of 10 years requisite experience may be considered. Thorough knowledge of modern construction management techniques, practices and the ability to firmly and professionally interact with architects, engineers, contractors and public regulatory agencies. A proven track record of successfully managing construction projects that were completed on schedule and within budget. Experience with computerized project scheduling software, word/excel and CAD programs are required as well as a valid Maryland driver's license with a clean driving record. Knowledge of procurement and administration of public sector building and construction projects is preferred. For best consideration, please apply by January 5, 2025. Facilitate, coordinate, and guide projects through the review and approval process. Manage project teams to ensure consistency and conformance to negotiated time schedules. Ensure compliance with project-specific program requirements. Prepare project reports, as required. Define scope, goals and deliverables that support the College?s goals in collaboration with senior management. Serve as liaison between client, consultants, and contractors during construction. Schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff, as required. Monitor budget; may coordinate purchasing and approve expenditures. Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.  

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Milan, Italy, Job Title Senior Property Manager Job Description Summary POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the management of the Property Management staff as well as to oversee a significant portfolio or property and to serve as a point person on third-party relationships Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for property management business Provide overall property management leadership through the development and interpretation of policies and programs, coordination of information flow and property management strategy Provide direction and leadership to Property Management staff, promoting reasonable career paths associated with property management professionals Track budget variances and ensure smooth recovery process Oversee the billing process including payment of invoices and disbursement of funds Monitor cash flow and cash requirements in conjunction with Manager to ensure efficient use of cash Preparation of reports, annual budget, and other documents for owner in accordance with the management agreement Support prompt collection of management fees and reimbursements to overhead Maintain interface with third-party owners, ensuring total contract compliance, and accurate and timely reporting Resolve tenant relations issues to ensure their satisfaction Perform regular property inspections Oversee construction projects with Construction Manager, including approving construction contract and invoices Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives Manage consumption of the buildings and support the clients to do all the green certification KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written) 2. Customer Focus 3. Problem Solving/Analysis 4. Leadership Skills 5. Teamwork Orientation 6. Time Management Skills 7. Financial Acumen EDUCATION Degree in Construction Management Degree in civil engineering Degree in architecture Surveyor's diploma IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE ⢠3+ years of real estate property management or related experience ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS ⢠Strong knowledge of finance and building operations ⢠Proven experience in management, evaluation, development, and motivation of subordinates ⢠Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors ⢠Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language ⢠Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction. AAP/EEO STATEMENT C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated INCO: âœCushman & Wakefieldâ

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Nationwide, A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. The University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Safety and Facilities Manager. The position is responsible for the management of the building, facilities, space, and research and instructional laboratories within CECS with a particular emphasis to ensure safe operations.  We are seeking a visionary and detail-oriented Director of Facilities and Laboratory Safety to lead the operations, safety, and strategic management of our engineering facilities and labs. In this critical role, you will oversee daily operations, manage assets and equipment, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and support cutting-edge research and innovation. Collaborating with faculty, researchers, and campus partners, you?ll drive efficiency, maintain safety standards, and optimize space and resource utilization.   CECS Facilities Operations: Serve as the liaison between the campus Facilities Operations Department and CECS. Oversee and manage daily operations for multiple engineering facilities, ensuring smooth operations and addressing issues promptly. Supervise and manage repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Manage the daily operations of facilities and oversee the Assistant Facilities Director. Manage CECS Department Access Coordinator and all building key and MCard access. Manage CECS Engineering competition teams safety, access, and operations. CECS Space Survey Workflow: Lead the CECS space survey process, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting on space utilization and conditions. Collaborate with department leaders to resolve discrepancies and implement improvements based on survey results. CECS Assets/Equipment Management: Conduct a biennial inventory to effectively track and manage CECS assets, ensuring proper documentation and accountability. Oversee the asset audit process to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards and provide detailed reports for senior leadership. Manage the asset tagging and documentation process to facilitate seamless tracking, maintenance, and auditing of all CECS assets. Coordinate and process work orders for ITS requests, janitorial services, and building repairs, minimizing disruptions and ensuring operational efficiency. Manage the disposition, auction, or scrapping of CECS property in compliance with institutional policies and regulations, ensuring responsible disposal and asset recovery. Oversee service agreements and coordinate vendor service calls for equipment repair, calibration, and maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal functionality. Procurement: Work closely with the CECS Director of Business Operations to facilitate the timely and accurate purchase and approval of equipment, aligning with budgetary and strategic goals. Coordinate logistics for equipment deliveries, ensuring items are distributed accurately and on schedule to meet departmental needs. Lab Safety: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive lab safety and training programs, ensuring full compliance with university safety standards and regulations. Oversee building-wide incident response training to equip faculty, staff, and students with the knowledge to respond to emergency situations and mitigate risks. Design and manage a centralized dashboard to foster data sharing across departments, improving tracking, contact tracing, and collaboration. Manage and update research lab safety policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing researcher training on the latest protocols and guidelines. Provide day-to-day support to researchers, including scheduling, resource coordination, and troubleshooting operational challenges. Coordinate researcher access requests, ensuring efficient documentation management and streamlined approval processes. Conduct daily lab inspections to verify adherence to UMOR (University of Michigan Office of Research) guidelines and maintain safety compliance. Develop, implement, and oversee battery and high-voltage electrical training programs. Construction Management: Facilitate and manage campus access requirements for construction tasks, ensuring compliance with university protocols and safety standards. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to address space needs and challenges identified during and after the move into the Engineering and Laboratory Building (ELB). Lead the relocation of the Bioengineering department, managing logistics such as: Equipment sanitization and decommissioning Transporting refrigerated and frozen lab supplies in compliance with safety standards Oversee and coordinate vendor activities, including: Microscope setup, maintenance, and calibration Gas delivery, installation, and service calls Installation of instructional and research equipment Manage ongoing maintenance of CECS instructional and research-related equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety. Oversee the moving, setup, and secure storage of equipment, ensuring safe handling, accurate tracking, and minimal disruption to operations. MSEL/Technician and CECS ITS Technical Staff: Supervise Assistant Director of MSEL. Manage and supervise CECS technician staff, ensuring efficient operations and task completion. Supervise and manage the CECS Professional and Student Shop MSEL, ensuring safe, efficient operation and resource availability. Lead and enhance the CECS safety training program, ensuring rigorous standards for certification, training completion, and adherence to safety protocols. Oversee the setup and operation of safety equipment within the CECS labs and workshops, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a safe working environment. Manage the certification process for safety equipment, ensuring regular testing, maintenance, and compliance with university standards. Supervise internal ITS technicians, overseeing license agreements and ensuring all CECS technology is up to date and fully operational. CECS Research Proposal Review Process: Support faculty research proposal development by providing research equipment installation costs estimates in a timely manner. Approve research space requests for equipment and processes. Work with the University facilities team to coordinate construction project execution and to align with research project timelines. A minimum of five years of progressive professional experience in lab safety and facility operations. Experience in managing a research development lab, machine shop, fabrication lab, and/or manufacturing facility is necessary, as is actual fabrication experience. Successful management of a safety program and nurturing a culture of safety Experience with OSHA/OSEH requirements. Strong organizational skills Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) Ability to effectively manage/coordinate the activities of others. Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including faculty, students and administrators. Experience with asset utilization, capacity optimization, efficient scheduling, and lean practices. The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan system. UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and it attracts more than 8,000 students. Faculty and students have the opportunity to collaborate across all three campuses in research and scholarly activity. UM-Dearborn is located 10 miles west of downtown Detroit and 35 miles east of Ann Arbor. The campus is strategically located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in the Greater Detroit Metropolitan Region. The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  

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Huntsville, Texas, Requisition: 202400407S Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff Department: Facilities Planning & Construction General Requirements: Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, construction technology, or business administration. Master's degree preferred. Eight years experience in the management of design and/or construction of building projects with progressive responsibility for planning, contract administration, oversight, technical supervision. Specific professional licensing or certification related field is desirable. professional planning, contract administration and technical supervision, construction, project management, or experience in a related field. Specific professional licensing or certification in related field desirable. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience. Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties: Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget. Oversees the administration of the project and supervision of the assigned team members and consultants. Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only): Directs the day-to-day project activities of designated projects, staff and consultants. Provides input on designated project budgets and schedules and reports progress to the Director. Executes construction contracts and maintains project performance with regard to project budget, schedule, quality control, and assurance. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. Reviews project proposals and plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources. Establishes work plans and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment and assignment of project personnel. Confers with project team to outline work plan, duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget. Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans. Prepares project reports for management, client, or others. Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies. Oversees the work of outside consultants, stops work if necessary, and recommends corrective actions to the Director. Makes recommendations regarding staff and consultant performance. Represents the University at meetings with governmental agencies and regulatory authorities. Coordinates submittal reviews. Attends preliminary meetings and conferences with approving agencies. Prepares construction specifications, cost estimates and construction documents. Provides leadership for team members and assists with development of professional and technical advancement. Performs difficult design analysis and tasks. Develops and maintains construction records. Assists the Director in preparation of construction documents, budget control, and in-house training of team members. Assures quality control of designated projects, reviews construction checklist with assigned personnel, and monitors construction efforts. Prepares weekly reports of construction activities. Participates in technical and professional societies and civic organizations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Davidson, North Carolina, Ask Yourself? Do you believe that providing individuals and families with high-quality housing can change the trajectory of their lives? Are you an expert in affordable housing finance and development? Do you have seven or more years’ experience managing real estate development projects from concept through completion? Why? Mosaic Development Group seeks a Director of Real Estate Development to join their team. Mosaic is an award-winning, nonprofit developer, owner, and operator of affordable housing across the state of North Carolina. With a deep history and a long-standing commitment to strengthening the very fabric of communities in which they work, they believe that providing individuals and families with high-quality housing can change the trajectory of their lives. Want to know more,  visit  www.mosaicdevelopmentgroup.org . What Will You Do as Mosaic Development Group’s Director of Real Estate Development? The Director of Real Estate Development is responsible for coordinating and overseeing affordable housing developments from concept through completion including supervising architects, engineers, and other consultants. In addition to maintaining primary responsibility for a small portfolio and their own projects, this position oversees the work of other development team members who each manage their own projects. The Director of Real Estate Development also prepares and submits required documents and develops strategies for affordable rental housing and mixed-use development. The Director   researches potential development sites, identifies and recommends funding strategies, and assists in site assembly and acquisition. This seasoned professional reports directly to the Executive Director. Responsibilities include: Managerial/Organizational: Recommend target areas, project type and financing options to guide overall development goals for the organization and recommend priority projects for pipeline pursuit. Supervise staff involved in development activities as assigned by the Executive Director. Work closely with Construction Manager on projects under construction, helping mitigate challenges as they arise. Coordinate with Asset Management as necessary to plan for appropriate underwriting and capital improvements associated with refinance of existing real estate assets. Review and recommend approval of project draws as prepared by Construction Manager. Coordinate with Accounting for efficient financial reporting for development projects. Housing Development: Manage all aspects of affordable housing real estate development for assigned projects, including coordination and oversight of the following activities: Successfully implement assigned development projects from concept through conversion including managing project budgets, funding applications, financing package, due diligence, and project schedule with assistance from other development staff and Construction Project Manager. In partnership with Executive Director and Development Team Members, implement new systems and best practices to modernize Mosaic’s development efforts and set the organization on a path for growth and future success. Recommend pipeline projects to the Executive Director for consideration. Negotiate with landowners, partners, contractors, and consultants for assigned projects. Establish relationships with City and County officials and appear before Planning and Council hearings as necessary for government and site approvals. Submit potential projects, funding applications and financial packaging to the Executive Director for approval. Manage development budget, and interface with construction lender and funders. In coordination with the Construction Manager, review and recommend approval of Change Orders and manage contingency funds. Key Lived Experiences, Attributes and Skillsets of the Director of Real Estate Development Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, planning or similar field. Minimum of 7 years experience in affordable housing real estate development. Ability to maintain relationships with local government, investors, lenders, landowners, partners, contractors, and consultants. Experience supervising and motivating staff. Understanding and reporting of financial and operational outcomes including financing options such as LIHTC, HOME, RPP, FHLB AHP. Self-motivated, goal-oriented, well-developed interpersonal, time management and crisis management skills. Proficiency in SmartSheet, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive), Procore or similar real estate development software. Valid driver's license and ability to travel within North Carolina to various job sites. Why Mosaic Development Group? Since 1966, the support of organizations and individuals has helped Mosaic Development Group develop over 4,200+ units of affordable housing across North Carolina providing a home to an estimated 26,500 families, senior citizens, and individuals with special needs. In addition, there are over 200 housing units in the pipeline for development or rehabilitation. Mosaic believes high-quality housing, which is affordable to a variety of incomes, is a catalyst for vibrant healthy communities. Mosaic’s vision is that everyone has access to high quality housing they can afford, in thriving communities that offer a variety of jobs and services. Think you are the next Mosaic Development Group Director of Real Estate Development? To apply, click on the link to the Mosaic – Director of Real Estate Development position profile at  ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs .  You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirement, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered.  Salary is commensurate with experience and starts in the $125,000 range. This is a full-time, hybrid position. Mosaic Development Group’s benefits package includes health insurance, vacation based on length of employment, 403(b) retirement plan with 3% matching contribution, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance and vision insurance. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions by Mosaic will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Mosaic Development Group does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, qualified veteran status, or qualified physical or mental disability that may be accommodated. Mosaic Development Group’s equal employment opportunity philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, training, promotion, transfer, job benefits, pay, and dismissal. In case of any technical problems, contact  talent@armstrongmcguire.com . No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites. Salary is commensurate with experience and starts in the $125,000 range. This is a full-time, hybrid position. Mosaic Development Group’s benefits package includes health insurance, vacation based on length of employment, 403(b) retirement plan with 3% matching contribution, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance and vision insurance.