COMPANY SUMMARY
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory that was declared the #1 Attraction in the World – and the #1 Attraction in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is the recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2024, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.7 million rentable square feet of retail space and 732 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at
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POSITION SUMMARY
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) is seeking a dynamic Project Manager. This pivotal role will report to the Senior Vice President, Director of Energy and Sustainability. The Project Manager will play a crucial role in collaborating with Property Management, Project Management, Design and Leasing teams. Key responsibilities include the development of project strategies, meticulous budgeting, precise scheduling, and providing comprehensive support throughout the project execution, construction administration, and commissioning phase for existing conditions, retrofit work, and renovations or new construction to align with ESRT 2.0, Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions targets, High Performance Design and Construction Guidelines, and all sustainability targets primarily focused on energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and water reduction initiatives as well as IEQ goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage capital improvement (CapEx) and tenant installation (TI) work related to 2.0 Net Zero, Sustainability, High Performance Design and Construction Guidelines
- Review of basis of design, DD, CD, bid documents for all projects across portfolio for alignment with High Performance Guidelines
- Integrate with property, project management, leasing, and engineering teams to ensure holistic timely comments
- Follow through until comments are integrated
- Focus on management of all consultants and vendors to ensure their work is completed timely and aligned with High Performance Guidelines including but not limited to MEP design, submeter design, BMS and SOO design, construction administration, field observation reports, commissioning, etc.
- Review building systems: HVAC, electric, plumbing, sprinklers, etc. for same
- Confirmation of all 2.0 project scope to align with performance intent
- Confirmation of all 2.0 project scope to align with accurate competitive bid and competitive current market pricing and alignment with 2.0 target ROI
Supervise and manage CapEx through design, bid, leveling, award, construction, commissioning, handover, training for 2.0 projects:
Analysis BudgetDesign developmentConstruction DocumentsBidAs BuiltsSchedule managementProject financial trackingRisk managementDocument management Execution management of consultantsQuality controlHandover and training M&V on energy and emissions reduction projectsCash Flow analysis and optimization Ensure documentation management and records of all as-builts are kept, handed over to property team, and kept in accordance with SOP to store all 2.0 project documentation.
Budgets:Preparation and compliance of annual and 10-year plans and budgets with property management, project management, and leasing teamsMonthly reforecasts and cash flow analysis
General Responsibilities:Manage design development and bid process and project planning and supervise consultants and contractors on 2.0 projectIntegrate on same for projects managed by ESRT or JLL project management teams to ensure Sustainability Guidelines are met including design, construction, commissioning, accurate cost and payback analysis, alignment of unit rates with MSA rates and most competitive market pricingWritten and oral tenant or other impacted end user communications: kick-off meetings, review and approval of potential and approved change orders, risk management, etc.Project execution, field supervision, and quality controlSupervise competitive bidding, contract administration, and complianceJob cost accounting, reporting, and cash flow reviewDefine and implement best practices procedures and complianceDevelop and review MSA’s
$150,000 - $175,000 a year
Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, job location, size of property where applicable, and/or certifications. In addition to your base salary, ESRT provides discretionary annual bonuses.
ESRT is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, caregiver status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities
