Senior Manager of Firm Real Estate and Construction
Office Operations
The Senior Manager of Real Estate and Construction oversees all aspects of the Firm’s commercial interior office space lifecycle, including project management, vendor and consultant oversight, space planning and design coordination, occupancy monitoring and seating standards, budgeting and cost control, RFPs and contracting, construction administration, and move planning and execution. The role partners closely with Office Managing Partners, Office Managers, Technology, Facilities, and Office Services to deliver projects on budget, scope, and schedule, and to optimize space utilization in alignment with the Firm’s real estate strategy and hybrid workplace policy. The position also oversees the Facilities Manager and the facilities function across the Firm’s footprint, coordinating maintenance and repairs and driving operational excellence.
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Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial interiors, construction management and/or facilities management, preferably with professional services or law firm projects
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects up to $5M each, delivering on budget, scope, and schedule
  • Project management certification a plus
  • Experience creating standards, playbooks, and scalable processes
Knowledge & Skills
  • Expertise in budgeting, Excel, data analysis, KPI development and tracking, and dashboard/report creation
  • Strong vendor management, contracting, RFP/bid, and negotiation experience; familiarity with pay applications, change orders, and cost control
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced Excel skills; exposure to project management software and space/utilization analytics tools [e.g., Smartsheet, Maptician]
  • Strong understanding of space planning, interior design coordination, MEP/IT/AV integration, furniture standards, move logistics, and construction administration
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to develop clear executive updates and stakeholder communications
  • Outstanding project management skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently across diverse geographies
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; sound judgment with timely escalation as appropriate
  • Positive, professional demeanor; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment
  • Ability to quickly develop organizational awareness and understand the Firm’s culture, vision, policies, and practices
  • Customer-service orientation with demonstrated ability to support internal clients at all levels
  • Operational discipline and process development
  • Cross-office collaboration and influence
Benefits

Saul Ewing fosters a people first environment and one of the ways this is displayed is through its generous benefits. The firm is committed to offering a wide range of benefits to its benefit eligible employees to achieve wellness in all aspects of life, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings account  (HSA)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Generous paid time off  
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses
  • Paid leave options, including parental
  • Saul Ewing University (learning and development programs taught by the firm’s training department)
  • Family formation benefits
     

Compensation

The pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated pay range for this role is between $160,000- $190,000 annually.

Pay Type

SALARIED

Saul Ewing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, seek qualified applicants, and make personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.