Position Overview

The Associate Project Manager/Development Manager is responsible for center development project management, support of Center Development activities and assures that process flows are a coordinated and proactive and efficient manner. These tasks include but are not limited to coordinating and management of vendors and contractors, managing supply, equipment and materials orders/deliveries, supporting new market research activities, management of permits, licenses and leases, reporting and communication with leadership and other project management duties as assigned.

Primary Job Duties

• Oversees project implementation and execution through completion of construction and installation.
• or assists in developing project budget including hard and soft costs.
• May manage small, ground-up projects including programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, and construction management.
• Discovers and applies for required licenses in specific markets, i.e., business licenses.
• Oversees lease requirements and communicates these timely to key company stakeholders.
• Assists in or assembles and manages required teams of architects, designers, consultants and contractors. (Negotiates contracts with each team member; Interfaces with employees, architects, property managers and vendors).
• Develops relationships with consultants/contractors/vendors and evaluate their performance.
• Interfaces and coordinated project requirements with company employees throughout search and development of prospective centers.
• Responsible for ordering/tracking of equipment, materials, supplies, marketing collateral and all printed materials.
• Coordinates/assists to coordinate vendors, inspectors related to Center Development activities.
• Supports VPCD market research activities, and documents research as requested.
• Organizes all documents and materials in designated company electronic filing systems.
• Prepares reports and materials as needed/requested.
• Operates independently on activities relevant to projects. Reporting to higher management levels as issues arise and through scheduled reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• 2-5 years as Assistant Project Manager, Operations Manager, or similar role.
• Assumes complete responsibility for assignments of moderate complexity, and continues to aggressively improve skill base.
• Good interpersonal skills and a cooperative attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in project management and has good organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Creativity and an ability to be proactive in problem solving
• Online research capabilities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to travel via air/car, on occasion for multi-day business activities
• BA preferred, but not necessary
• Bilingual preferred, but not necessary
• Ability to provide negative TB test results
• Ability to clear FBI & DOJ fingerprinting
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• A reliable car and be willing to drive daily (as required)

Physical Requirements

• Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting, and walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending, or reaching may be necessary.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis. There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.