Senior Manager, Real Estate – Capital Projects

Sierra Space

. Lead execution of the capital construction and renovation program .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $117,875 - $162,079 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital construction project management, including budget control, schedule management, and stakeholder alignment. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and managing real estate transactions across multiple sites.

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Capital Construction Project ManagementBudget ControlStakeholder AlignmentReal Estate Transaction ManagementSpace Design Requirements Gathering

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Hard Skills

Project Delivery MethodsChange Order ManagementConstruction Cost ManagementConstruction MethodsBuilding SystemsLease AdministrationTransaction Tracking SystemsGovernance FrameworksSOP ImplementationRisk Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Construction Project Management SoftwareLease Administration SoftwareTransaction Tracking Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCCMLEED AP

Industry Keywords

Capital ConstructionRenovation ProjectsReal Estate TransactionsRFP ProcessesContractor Prequalification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of the capital construction and renovation program
Manage real estate transactions and tracking across multiple sites or regions
Lead a small team of real estate and project managers
Run major capital projects from kickoff through design, permitting, construction, and closeout
Manage internal project teams and external architects, engineers, general contractors, and construction managers
Own project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk
Lead space design requirements gathering with business stakeholders
Translate headcount, workflow, and functional needs into design programs
Guide architects and designers through space planning and design development
Present concepts and options to stakeholders and leadership and drive alignment and sign-off
Apply standardized project delivery methods, stage-gate approvals, and change order controls
Lead capital construction RFPs, contractor prequalification, and GC/trade partner selection
Manage the transactional lease pipeline, including new leases, renewals, and dispositions
Coordinate with legal and brokerage partners on transaction timelines, documentation, and approvals
Compile and present deal information, critical dates, deal stages, and financial terms to leadership
Partner with Procurement on vendor and contractor sourcing and master service agreements
Hold GCs, trade partners, and project managers accountable to SLA, safety, and performance standards
Control budgets, monitor spend and commitments against forecasts, and flag variances
Ensure construction-site compliance with safety standards and code requirements
Report project, transaction, and budget status to leadership regularly
Manage, mentor, and develop project managers and staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field
Extensive years of progressive capital construction project management experience, including a substantial track record running simultaneous projects and project managers within a capital program
Proven experience delivering capital construction and renovation projects end-to-end, including project delivery methods, schedule and budget control, and change order/risk management
Experience leading space design requirements gathering with business stakeholders and partnering with architects/designers through design development, including presenting design concepts and driving stakeholder alignment and sign-off
Experience managing GC and trade contractor performance, including contractor prequalification, RFPs, master agreements, and SLA enforcement on active job sites
Experience coordinating commercial lease transactions (new leases, renewals, dispositions) with brokers, landlords, and legal counsel, including maintaining accurate transaction/deal tracking records
Demonstrated ownership of capital project budgets, including tracking spend against forecasts, construction cost management, and financial/schedule reporting to senior leadership
Experience coordinating cross-functional partners (Legal, Finance, HR, Architecture/Engineering, Procurement) on active capital projects and lease transactions
Deep knowledge of construction methods/materials, building systems, and construction project management or lease administration software platforms
Experience with transaction tracking systems/databases for lease critical dates, deal stages, and portfolio reporting
Experience implementing governance frameworks, standards, and SOPs for capital construction execution across a multi-site portfolio
Experience managing multiple simultaneous capital construction/renovation projects and vendor/GC RFP processes
Professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCM, LEED AP) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Collaborative work culture
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities