Real Estate Project Administrator

The P.A. will maintain ownership of each store from site selection through store opening. They will maintain all formal communications as it pertains to the development schedule and lease obligations. Manage the overall development and construction of each store. Maintain strategic vision towards resource management and provide checks and balances for cost control.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Due diligence:

Assist the Expansion Committee by providing solutions, pricing and development feasibility for prospective properties.

Respond to municipality violations for prospective properties prior to project commencement.

Review Geotechnical Reports, Phase 1/2/3, Asbestos Surveys, Lease Documents and provide solutions for conflicts with the intended development.

Build to Suit/New Construction Building Lease Projects; Receive the construction documents from the Design Department. Review the plans for feasibility of construction as well as value engineering opportunities. Review the Lease and Work Letter to understand the specific terms of individual leases. Contact the landlord to discuss the project, terms of the lease and verify the landlord has submitted for all necessary permits.

Place the project onto the R.E. Schedule based on historical data, consultant reports, location, climate and operational strategy.

Review the preliminary pre-engineered metal building order and verify the proper dimensions have been designed and the appropriate materials are being ordered. Once the order has been verified, provide final approval for fabrication.

Assist the design team by securing the necessary surety’s, special inspection documentation and permit applications.

Review preliminary and final construction documents for feasibility of construction and value engineering opportunities.

Negotiate with authorities having jurisdiction (state, city, fire marshals, etc.) for a reasonable scope of work and fee structure. Such as impact fees that can elevate rent factors by as much as 50%.

Track projects throughout due diligence and design phases and make necessary adjustments to the R.E. Schedule. Communicate with the necessary internal departments so they are aware for their budgeting and planning needs.

Issue a tentative schedule to Operations, Inventory Control, Store Installations and National Account Vendors when a project has been scheduled for less than 90 days.

Bidding:

Develop a list of bidders based on general contractor (G.C.) workloads, performance, licensing and geographical loc