Project Manager - Office Services

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes Lja Different

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Manager at LJA Facilities, you will be responsible for providing project management for a range of corporate real estate and construction office projects, bringing expertise in project management, real estate, IT, and stakeholder management.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Leading corporate office projects, including new offices, relocations, expansions, and decommissioning, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout
• Hosting project kickoff meetings with internal teams, consultants, landlords, and trade partners to ensure alignment with the project plan
• Developing and managing project schedules, tracking planned versus actual start and end dates, and circulating updates to the project team for review
• Holding regular coordination meetings and updating the team on the work plan forecast
• Tracking project and portfolio progress, including schedule and budget, analyzing outcomes, and creating actionable dashboards to optimize project delivery
• Maintaining continuous engagement with stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and integration of feedback throughout the project lifecycle
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders at each location, ensuring projects meet strategic and operational needs
• Serving as the first point of escalation for project-related issues, providing timely solutions and resolutions
• Guiding and overseeing the construction schedule with the general contractor from commencement through move-in
• Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings (architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing) to ensure accuracy, compliance with project specifications, and alignment with industry standards
• Managing the bidding process, including contractor identification, bid package assembly, issuing landlord-required documents, bid leveling, contract review, and awarding contracts
• Coordinating value engineering, evaluating cost/benefit tradeoffs, and recommending scope changes to optimize project budgets
• Reviewing and suggesting approval of change orders during construction to ensure scope alignment and budget control
• Evaluating potential schedule risks and implement delay recovery plans when necessary
• Working with general contractors to facilitate commissioning with third-party agents for MEP and Fire Protection systems
• Conducting pre-punch and punch list walks, ensuring that all items are closed out before opening day
• Ensuring substantial completion is reached, and the office space is fully operational and safe for business functions
• Identifying, evaluating, and managing vendors through the development of RFPs, contract review, and supervision of services such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general contracting, furniture vendors, painters, and vending machine providers
• Partnering with IT for circuit ordering, AV planning and installation, data cabling, server setup, and equipment disconnect/reconnect
• Overseeing installation of furniture and final touches, such as whiteboard mounting, artwork installation, and office supply setup
• Facilitating tenant improvement reimbursement processes, including collecting, maintaining, and assembling packages for landlord submittals
• Engaging third-party contractors for move coordination, crate provision, physical move assistance, and ancillary tasks to scale operations effectively
• Receiving, reviewing, and approving vendor invoices for accuracy, ensuring timely payment.
• Assisting with move coordination and managing the move process, including disconnect/reconnect and final office setup
• Ensuring the physical security of offi…