Junior Workplace Program Manager, Real Estate

KEY OBJECTIVE
The Junior Workplace Program Manager (JPgM) will support the delivery of construction and capital improvement projects across North America, working closely with senior team members and third-party providers. This role is designed for a motivated individual with 3-5 years of experience who is eager to grow their career in corporate real estate. The JPgM will be a part of and assist the Workplace Program Management team in managing project timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, and stakeholder communication while learning and applying workplace strategy and project management best practices.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Support: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of real estate projects, including office fit-outs, renovations, and capital improvements.
• Workplace Strategy: Collaborate with senior team members to provide project-specific workplace strategy for real estate approvals.
• Vendor Coordination: Support the management of relationships with key vendors, including architects, engineers, furniture suppliers, and contractors, ensuring quality and cost control.
• Budgeting & Reporting: Assist in creating and tracking project budgets, reviewing proposals, and processing invoices to ensure alignment with scope and cost expectations.
• Compliance: Ensure projects adhere to company workplace standards and architectural guidelines, escalating exceptions for approval as needed.
• Documentation: Help maintain project documentation, including as-built drawings, material archives, and close-out reports.
• Stakeholder Communication: Build relationships with internal stakeholders, including Regional Directors and business unit clients, to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Process Improvement: Contribute ideas to improve project delivery processes and workplace standards.
• Presentations: Prepare and deliver presentations, both virtually and in-person, on design concepts, workplace strategy, and change management to key stakeholders, including senior and site leadership.
• Learning & Development: Participate in training opportunities to develop expertise in workplace strategy, project management tools, and corporate real estate processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Project Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination or management within real estate, construction, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD required, project management tools (., MS Project, Procore, CAFM) are a plus.
• Organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and vendors.
• Comfortable presenting to small and large groups of stakeholders, both virtually and in-person, with confidence and clarity.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and cost management principles.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites for site walks, quality and cost control, and internal stakeholder project meetings.
• Enthusiasm for building a career in corporate real estate and workplace strategy.