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Director Project Management

New Orleans, Louisiana, USAFull-time$136k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a team of 20+ project managers to deliver high-volume, low-to-mid-scope real estate design and construction projects for clients, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor performance.

Role type

Senior IC Director of Project Management (Real Estate/Construction)

Builds

Real estate design, planning, and construction projects

Domain

Commercial Real Estate / Construction Management

Required skills

Strategic business alignment, Financial management (budgeting, forecasting, cash flow), Vendor/Contractor negotiation, Risk management, Team leadership (20+ staff), Project scheduling, Due diligence, Regulatory permitting

Preferred skills

Master's degree, PMP or similar certification

Technologies

MS Project, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Act as trusted advisor to clients on real estate strategies; Manage full project lifecycle from due diligence to post-construction; Oversee capital improvement programs across multiple sites; Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance; Lead staff development and performance management; Identify and mitigate project liabilities and risks.

Seniority

Director, hands-on IC with team leadership