CA Corp Construction Project Manager

For 50 years, Olen has owned, developed, and managed distinctive commercial properties in Orange County, California. Our portfolio consists of over 6 million sq. ft. of premier office and flex-space projects. Olen leases and manages a mixture of Class A office buildings and light industrial properties. Additionally, Olen’s multi-family portfolio consists of over 17,000 apartment units in 50+ residential communities.

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Our culture is one of teamwork, determination, integrity, and pride for our properties. If you feel these values are a match, we’d like to invite you to be a part of our story.

DESIGN SPACE PLANNER / PROJECT MANAGER

Olen is seeking a Space Planner who will be responsible for optimizing the use of physical spaces within an assigned space to enhance efficiency and functionality. On a daily basis, this role involves analyzing space requirements, developing layout plans, and coordinating with various departments and tenants to ensure that space allocations meet organizational needs. The primary objectives include maximizing space utilization, improving workflow, and ensuring that the physical environment supports the tenant’s and organization’s strategic goals. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to implement space solutions that align with the company’s vision and operational requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage assigned project(s) including the project timeline and budget.
• Tenant Improvement Space Planning
  • Programming meet with tenants and or in-house Marketing and development (spec suites) to obtain tenant or spec suite requirement.
  • Prepare a “fit “ plan to scale and in CAD, keeping mind both the tenant’s needs and the owner’s requirements
  • Field measure and create base sheets for spaces as needed
  • Work with the Construction team to ensure plans are correct and built accordingly
  • Assist in the hiring of architectural firms to obtain working drawings and permits as required. Oversee the permit process
  • Be familiar with Olen Standards and incorporate into space plans
• New projects and capital improvements
  • Conduct design/programing/feasibility study
  • Solicit, review and participate in consultant selections
  • Coordinate consultants including handling of billing and invoice matters
  • Work with the Construction team to ensure plans are correct and built accordingly
  • Review schedules and create adjusted or new schedules as needed.
• Oversight and observation of all site personnel, including job site superintendents, project administrative staff and general contractors
• Interface with the executive team to review job progress and any outstanding issues.
• Ensure all facets and needs of the due diligence, entitlements, design and permitting of the development process are met.
• Develop a clear understanding of the scope of services provided by each consultant and contractor in the design/construction process and provide weekly report of action items, including responsibilities associated with each development.
• Drive to jobsites as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.