Senior Manager of Real Estate – Capital Projects

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The Senior Manager of Real Estate Capital Projects (US) is an integral part of Lathams Global Real Estate team. This role will be responsible for the execution and delivery of complex capital projects across the firms portfolio with a primary focus on the United States (US) while leading the execution of office fit-outs renovations and strategic investments primarily across US locations. This role will be located in either our Boston Chicago Houston New York and Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Managing all phases of projects including planning design development procurement construction and closeout
• Developing and managing project budgets schedules and financial forecasts including variance tracking and reporting
• Serving as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders ensuring alignment with business requirements and expectations
• Working closely with the broader Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience team including leasing workplace strategy and design and data teams to ensure integrated project delivery
• Coordinating with cross-functional workstreams including technology to ensure alignment of infrastructure AV security and digital requirements within projects
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
  

Wed love to hear from you if you:

• Possess deep knowledge of design and construction processes project delivery methods and cost management practices
• Display strong financial acumen related to project budgeting forecasting and reporting
• Demonstrate proven ability to manage multiple complex projects independently

And have:

• A bachelors degree or equivalent preferably in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or related field
• An advanced degree or relevant professional certifications preferably
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in corporate real estate project management or construction
• Strong experience delivering large-scale office fit-out and capital projects in the US
• Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-stakeholder projects and governance processes
• Experience in a professional services or corporate real estate environment preferably
• The ability to travel regularly to our various US offices

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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