Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a REIT that owns and manages office, retail and multifamily assets in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area. ESRT owns the Empire State Building, the World’s Most Famous Building, and Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards #1 attraction in the U.S. and #3 attraction in the world, in the newly reimagined and iconic Empire State Building Observatory. The company is a leader in healthy buildings, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality, and has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions per square foot of any publicly traded REIT portfolio in New York City. As of June 30, 2022, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 9.2 million rentable square feet of office space, 700,000 rentable square feet of retail space and 625 units across two multifamily properties. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

POSITION SUMMARY

Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) is seeking a Project Manager. This individual will report directly to the Senior Vice President-Director of Design and Construction, and is accountable to Property Management and Leasing. Responsibilities include providing project planning, budgeting, scheduling and execution support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage capital improvement (Capex) / tenant installation (TI) work:

• Lobby restorations and renovations
• Storefront renovations / replacements
• Corridor / toilet room rehabilitations
• Exterior maintenance: Local Law 11, roofs, facades, windows, etc.
• Building systems: HVAC, electric, plumbing, sprinklers, etc.
• Pre-built units / built to suit units / oversight of tenant performed construction

• Supervise Capex / TI design & construction:

• Planning
• Design development
• Budgeting
• Proactive value engineering
• Scheduling
• Execution

• Budgets

• Preparation and compliance of annual and 10-year plans and budgets with property management and leasing
• Monthly reforecasts and cash flow

• General Responsibilities:

• Manage design development process and project planning. Supervise consultants and contractors
• Tenant communications, written and oral: kick-off meetings, approval of tenant extras, advance and final notices of possession dates, tenant delay notices, etc.
• Project execution, field supervision and quality control
• Supervise competitive bidding, contract administration and compliance
• Job cost accounting, reporting, cash flow review
• Define and implement best practices procedures and compliance

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in managing design and construction of multiple Capex / TI projects.
• A strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and contract administration as they relate to project management using Procore, Yardi and MS Project platforms.
• Staff management experience
• Experience in commercial office design & construction preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, professional manner and computer literacy.
• Ability to handle multiple Capex projects.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Fluency in MS software: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of and experience with software-based tools for project management and cost accounting: Procore, Yardi, MS Project, Plan Grid, Blue Beam

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a richly diverse work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. By focusing on inclusion and celebrating our differences, we create even greater value — in business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -

• Adaptable – you are a self-starter who’s able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
• Dynamic – you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
• Dependable – you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
• Passionate – you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
• Curious – you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder
• Ethical – you treat others with respect, and embrace and contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Positive – you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $175,000. 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 offers comprehensive, competitive benefits & well-being programs including:

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary and bonus
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Company sponsored Life, AD&D, STD (with Salary Continuation), and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident, and Cancer Programs
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax transit accounts
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional, financial, and legal support

WELL-BEING

• Generous paid time off
• Flex remote work time
• Flex Summer Fridays
• Employee engagement programs
• Volunteer time off
• Continuing education
• Complimentary Empire State Building Observatory access
• Complimentary gym membership and other wellness benefits
• Employee Discount Programs