About the Role
Compass is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its National Workplace Operations & Facilities team. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of construction, capital improvement, and facility maintenance projects across the company's national office footprint. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Manage office build-outs, relocations, and capital refresh projects from planning through completion.
- Develop project scopes, RFPs, bid packages, and procurement strategies tailored to project objectives and local market conditions.
- Oversee external project managers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and tracking tools to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Conduct project due diligence to identify risks, building conditions, and potential constraints.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to align project schedules, budgets, and business requirements.
- Ensure all projects meet Compass design, quality, and brand standards.
- Support the development and management of annual capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets.
- Track project spending and provide budget forecasting and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to optimize project costs while maintaining quality and schedule objectives.
- Evaluate and enhance recurring maintenance programs to align with industry best practices.
- Ensure compliance with lease obligations and facility maintenance requirements.
- Serve as a key resource for regional facilities-related issues and escalations.
- Manage capital maintenance projects valued at $100K or greater.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of experience managing commercial construction, workplace, or facilities projects.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong budget management and financial tracking experience.
- Proficiency with construction and project management software.
- Working knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, and fire/life safety systems.
- Ability to review drawings, identify constructability concerns, and collaborate with design and construction teams to resolve issues.
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support project execution (approx 30%).
- Ability to perform occasional physical activities, including site inspections, construction walkthroughs, and office audits.
Skills
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Facilities Management
- Budget Management
- Financial Tracking
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication
- Organization
Location
- Southeast hubs
Work Type
- 100% Onsite
Experience Level
- 5-7+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field.
Benefits
- Participation in incentive programs (cash, equity, or commissions)
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave
- Medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Commuter program
- Life and disability insurance
- Maven (support system for new parents)
- Carrot (fertility benefits)
- UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
About the Company
- Compass's mission is to help everyone find their place in the world.
- Founded in 2012, Compass is revolutionizing the real estate industry with its end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.
- Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility.
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.
- Notice for California Applicants
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Notice
