Principal Real Estate Project Manager - US, Remote (Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa, Maine, Utah, Vermont, SC)

Our Team

As part of our VistaPrint Real Estate team, you will be responsible for the project management of key manufacturing development and real estate initiatives. You will partner with other business functions such as Manufacturing, Marketing, Finance, and Legal, helping them to prioritise, scope and refine projects to support VistaPrint’s growth worldwide. You will lead cross-functional teams of engineering, manufacturing and finance resources from conceptualization through implementation and execution, including business analysis, requirements definition and technical design. You will take ownership of projects, which (amongst others) will include the launch of new production plants worldwide, support facilities’ expansion in our current locations, implement PM tools, as well as standardization of processes for our global construction and real estate operations.

 

What You Will Do

• Leading highly skilled, cross-functional teams (industrial engineers, construction engineers, R&D engineers, manufacturing engineers, supply chain leads, vendors, business partners and external AEC consultants) across several worldwide projects.
• Supporting the planning, scoping and execution processes for any facilities-related project from start to finish, according to schedule, specifications and budget
• Driving and managing all project requirements, priorities and deadlines related to new and existing facilities
• Supporting and leading case creation to ensure RE is aligned with the company’s growth and requirements
• Provide design and execution expertise on the following areas: cost estimating, civil engineering, mechanical engineering and architecture
• Designing and leading tendering processes including contractual framework, both for AEC services and general contractors
• Control projects’ portfolio costs and investments, analysing deviations and proposing necessary corrective actions, as well as other aspects which may affect their quality and planning
• Direct projects’ progress through regular report meetings according to the established stages: interact at a high level with decision-makers.

 

Your Qualifications

At VistaPrint, we are striving to hire individuals that add new ideas and perspectives to our teams and enhance our culture. No matter your background or work experience, we strongly encourage you to apply—even if you feel that you don’t meet the exact requirements or have the same qualifications. You might be a great candidate for this or other opportunities.

• Bachelor’s or MSc degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the area of project/construction management.
• Construction management background as either client or general contractor and a solid track record in planning, cost controlling and delivering large facilities and real estate investments (€30 million +), especially in industrial projects
• Experience in of the following areas from facilities design and execution: building architecture; electrical, mechanical or civil engineering
• Team player with exceptional communication skills, full proficient in English, additional languages are an asset
• Practical experience with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Adaptable style that is comfortable within a high-energy, committed culture
• Strong time management, and communication skills
• Experience of working in fast-paced, highly international environments, while autonomously managing projects worldwide
• Flexibility to travel frequently to support project management on site. Up to 40% of time.

 

Nice to Have

• Hold a master’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, Project Management or related field
• Have proven project management skills and experience
• Have international experience working with cross-functional teams
• Hold a PMP certification

 

Why You'll Love Working Here

There is a lot to love about working at VistaPrint. We are an award winning Remote-First company. We’re an inclusive community. We’re growing (which means you can too). And to help orient us all in the same direction, we have our Vista Behaviors which exemplify the behavioral attributes that make us a culturally strong and high-performing team.

 

About Us

VistaPrint is the design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. For over 20 years we’ve been inspired by small businesses, and we work incessantly to deliver solutions to their evolving needs. Together, VistaCreate, 99designs by Vista and VistaPrint represent a full-service design, digital and print solution, elevating s