Senior Project Manager, Real Estate Development & Construction
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Summary
Senior Project Manager at Shopoff Realty Investments in Irvine, CA, acting as the owner's representative to lead real estate developments from due diligence and entitlement through design, construction, and closeout. Day to day, the role manages budgets, schedules, contracts, and change orders while coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, utilities, and public agencies.
Senior Project Manager, Real Estate Development & Construction
Shopoff Realty Investments | Irvine, California
Lead transformative real estate developments from concept to completion.
At Shopoff Realty Investments, we don't just develop properties, we create opportunities, transform communities, and unlock value through complex real estate investments and development projects. With more than 30 years of experience and a reputation built on integrity, vision, and execution, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in Irvine.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced real estate development or construction professional who wants to take ownership of high-impact projects while working directly with executive leadership. You'll play a critical role in guiding projects from acquisition and due diligence through entitlement, design, permitting, construction, and final delivery.
Why Join Shopoff?
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and key investment decisions
- Lead complex, high-profile real estate development projects
- Work across multiple asset classes including residential, multifamily, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects
- Collaborate with top architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and public agencies
- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and expertise make an impact
- Opportunity to shape projects that create lasting value for communities and investors
What You'll Do
As a Senior Project Manager, you'll serve as the owner's representative and lead projects through every phase of development and construction. Responsibilities include:
- Managing projects from due diligence and pre-development through construction, turnover, and closeout
- Developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
- Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and governmental agencies
- Leading design development, constructability reviews, value engineering, and cost-control initiatives
- Managing procurement strategies, bid processes, consultant agreements, and construction contracts
- Evaluating change orders, contractor proposals, claims, and project risk
- Monitoring construction progress, project quality, and schedule performance
- Supporting entitlement, permitting, infrastructure, and acquisition activities
- Providing executive-level reporting and recommendations to senior leadership
- Driving project delivery while balancing schedule, budget, quality, and investment objectives
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate combines strong technical project-management expertise with business acumen, leadership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, project management, or a related field
- Experience managing complex projects through multiple phases of development
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, contracts, procurement, and change management
- Ability to interpret architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and construction documentation
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills
- Experience working with consultants, contractors, agencies, utilities, and project teams
- Strong organizational and analytical capabilities with a solutions-oriented mindset
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Business, or a related field
- Owner/developer-side project management experience
- Experience with complex residential, mixed-use, infrastructure, commercial, or industrial developments
- PMP, CCM, LEED, PE, Architect, or California General Contractor license preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Target Compensation Range: $170,000 - $225,000 annually
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, project complexity, and overall fit. Competitive benefits package included.
About Shopoff Realty Investments
Shopoff Realty Investments is a real estate investment and development firm with more than three decades of experience creating value through the acquisition, entitlement, development, and repositioning of commercial, multifamily, and residential properties. We are known for disciplined execution, entrepreneurial thinking, and the ability to advance complex real estate opportunities.
Ready to build something meaningful? Apply today and help shape the next generation of real estate developments with Shopoff Realty Investments.
EEO Statement
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at hr@shopoff.com or via telephone at +1 949-417-1396.
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at hr@shopoff.com or via telephone at +1 949-417-1396.