Real Estate Project Manager (US Remote or Hybrid)

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process.

We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

As we scale globally, our team is seeking a remote Real Estate Project Manager to guide capital buildouts and renovations of our expanding portfolio. You’ll be the project manager on ongoing real estate buildouts with an eye towards design standards, budgeting and a systematic approach focused on operational and brand consistency.

You’ll report directly to the Director, Real Estate and Workplace, and will serve as an internal expert on construction project management, workplace and real estate portfolio expansion. Remote or hybrid candidates will also be considered. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. If you live within a 1 hour commuting distance to one of our offices, you will be required to be onsite most of the time. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process. 

You must be able to travel 50% of the time and as needed at critical project milestones.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive real estate strategy that supports Collectors long-term business goals and objectives across the US and globally. Establish priorities and strategies for site planning, design, and construction

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, aligning real estate strategies with business needs

• Develop budgets for locations under consideration and manage budgets of ongoing projects with a focus on efficiencies and savings

• Partner with the Real Estate team and other key stakeholders to identify and implement a portfolio management system that meets the need of the business as it continues to grow

• Guide the site selection process for new domestic and international locations, touring potential facilities, and developing budgets and timelines

• Partner with key governmental authorities in potential markets to identify market opportunities and incentives

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, contractors, consultants, brokers, landlords and regulatory agencies

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with construction projects especially as it relates to potential permitting obstacles and construction delays

Who You Are:

• Minimum 6 years as a Real Estate or Workplace Project Manager (or equivalent)

• Proven experience partnering with and driving influence across executive stakeholders, including having excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, organizational and influencing skills.

• Comfortable stretching up and down the ladder (working with stakeholders at every level). Player or coach model - Not afraid to get into the weeds and roll up their sleeves as needed

• Proven experience independently managing large office + light industrial construction projects (50k+ SF, $10M+) and executing large scale team moves

• Extensive lease negotiation and construction project management experience 

• Proven experience with managing and reporting on large scale budgets, including intensive value engineering exercises

• Proven ability to translate business objectives into measurable goals and deliver on them

• Willing to travel 50%