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Construction Project Manager

Gateway Church
Full-time
On-site
Southlake, Texas, United States

Projects and Scope of Work:
This team member at this level should have at least 10+ years of experience in the construction/design and property management industry and possess the educational background to support their role in this position. This team member must work under the direction and supervision of the Department Head.

Role:
The Project Leader at this level is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of single or multiple projects, as well as property management responsibilities. They direct and supervise the work of the Campus Development team (e.g., PC, APM, PM) supporting the project. The Project Leader also leads and guides the Campus Launch Team and external partners such as architects, general contractors, consultants, and vendors supporting the project(s). In addition, this position requires the oversight of property management duties such as facility maintenance, vendor coordination, tenant relationships, and operational budgeting.

The Project Leader establishes project priorities, behaviors, and responsibilities in alignment with the Campus Launch Process and maintains successful relationships with Campus Teams. They are responsible for setting expectations for project communication, integrating internal and external teams, updating project budgets, ensuring program needs are addressed, maintaining schedules, managing financials, ensuring quality control/execution, and maintaining property management quality and tenant satisfaction.

Qualifications for Consideration into this Position:

Leadership: Ability to lead project and with confidence while maintaining consistent communication. Collaboration: Proven ability to fully integrate internal/external teams and maintain successful relationships with project teams. Coaching/Mentorship: Ability to mentor team members within Campus Development and extend guidance to Campus Launch and property management team. Crucial Conversations: Proven ability to develop and maintain good-standing relationships with Campus Teams, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and external vendors. Ground Up/Remodel Construction Projects and Property Management Experience:

  • Successfully managed large projects and property management responsibilities, such as coordinating maintenance, resolving building issues, and overseeing building repairs.

  • Experience with contracts, vendor negotiations, and facilities operational planning.

Project Execution: Completed at least 20 smaller projects as a Project Leader, demonstrating successful financial, completion, scheduling, and relationship outcomes. Property Management Expertise: Knowledge of property operations, lease agreements, tenant coordination, and compliance with local building codes and regulations. Minimum of 10 larger projects or 5 years of successful experience at the PM position, including 3+ years of property management responsibilities, with 10+ years of total experience. College graduate and/or relevant experience in project management, property management, or a related field. Achievement of minimum competencies outlined for PM. Completion and maintenance of minimum training outlined for PM.

Focus/Training to Be Achieved at this Position:

Spiritual

  • Gateway’s Vision, Mission, and Purpose
  • Gateway DNA of a Leader
  • Campus Development Mission and Purpose
  • Know Why You Are Called to Gateway

Relational

  • Serve Gateway staff and tenants well
  • Collaborate with Gateway Departments/Ministries
  • Partner with Central Ministries, Campuses, and tenants
  • Develop strong working relationships with external partners/vendors and building tenants
  • Operate within Gateway's Social Covenant

Professional

  • Lead and mentor Campus Development project and property teams
  • Oversee property management duties, including facility operations, building compliance/satisfaction, and vendor coordination.
  • Support PM managing Launch teams, consultants, and FF&E vendors.
  • Collaborate with the team to address building needs, complaints, or concerns with professionalism and efficiency.
  • Implement and maintain the Campus Launch Process for new facilities and ongoing property operations.
  • Conduct periodic property inspections to ensure facility upkeep and address maintenance issues.
  • Lead IPD Teams (General Contractor, Architect, MEP Consultants) to ensure projects align with property management and operational standards.
  • Oversee and update Gateway’s property management standards and guidelines as needed.
  • Coordinate procurement of FF&E for facilities and campuses.
  • Participate in budget planning for both projects and property management needs, prioritizing work based on inspections and tenant feedback.
  • Maintain dashboards to consistently manage financials, property maintenance logs, vendor payments, and operational schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and Gateway’s operational standards.
  • Oversee commissioning on all projects, including integration with property management teams.

Core Skills Training:

  • Campus Development and Property Management Playbook
  • Campus Launch Process
  • R.A.C.I. Basic Lean Philosophy: understanding tools and when to use them
  • Utilization of Procore: accessing files, uploading/downloading, Marketplace apps
  • RFIs, Submittals, Shop Drawings: ability to review/approve
  • Gateway Property Management Standards
  • Cost Model Application
  • Knowledge of CSI Divisions relevant to project/property scope, including:

- Division 1–16: Construction Standards.

- Division 28: Access Control.

- Division 27: Communications and AVL.

Basic Architectural Knowledge:

  • Civil/site entitlement/survey process

  • Permitting Process

  • Municipality requirements and compliance

  • ADA/building code fundamentals

Property Management-Specific Skills:

Lease agreement review and management. Vendor contract negotiation and oversight. Preventive maintenance program implementation. Budgeting for property repairs, utilities, and capital expenditures. Property inspections and reporting. Energy management and sustainability initiatives.

Competencies Gained at this Position

The Ability to:

  • Relationally and efficiently serve Gateway staff, and partners.
  • Lead project teams with excellence. Develop and maintain operational budgets, minimizing financial risks.
  • Assist in management and improvement of Gateway standards for property and project management.
  • Collaborate with external vendors to ensure optimal facility performance.
  • Lead value engineering efforts for cost savings and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure design, permitting, and property operations remain on track.
  • Document lessons learned and continuously improve processes.
  • Support and mentor team members in both project and property management domains.
  • Maintain knowledge of building systems, access control, AVL, and data infrastructure.