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The Corporate Development and Real Estate Project Manager supports the firm's mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate development initiatives, and newly established Real Estate function. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing cross-functional projects, supporting acquisition activities, overseeing real estate project execution and property operations, and developing processes and systems that improve operational efficiency and accountability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Real Estate Project Management
- Coordinate real estate, facilities, and construction-related projects from planning through completion.
- Track project schedules, budgets, deliverables, risks, and milestones.
- Support office openings, relocations, renovations, expansions, and closures.
- Assist the Construction Manager with project coordination, vendor communication, and status reporting.
Property & Facilities Operations
- Coordinate preventive maintenance programs and recurring facility services.
- Ensure lease-required maintenance and landlord obligations are tracked and completed.
- Manage service vendors and monitor performance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for property-related issues and escalations.
Portfolio Administration
- Ensure accurate lease, property, vendor, and project records.
- Track critical lease dates, maintenance requirements, and operational obligations.
- Assist with the implementation of real estate and facilities management systems.
Financial & Reporting Support
- Review and track vendor and landlord invoices.
- Assist with budgets, project spend tracking, and cost reporting.
- Prepare portfolio, maintenance, and project status reports.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Coordinate M&A project activities across intake, diligence, integration, and post-close phases.
- Conduct geographic market research to support acquisition opportunities and new office planning.
- Manage time-sensitive, confidential project information in the online acquisition platform and ensure required actions are prioritized and completed.
- Prepare project status reports and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite and online acquisition software.
- Track M&A reporting deadlines and deliverables in the online acquisition platform and follow up to ensure timely completion.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and accessible records in the M&A file database and transaction documentation.
- Coordinate the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) process, including review, signatures, and follow-up for fully executed copies.
- Support deal teams with reporting, research, and preparation of transaction materials.
- Support M&A projects from initial contact through due diligence, closing, and post-close requirements, including coordination of working sessions and follow-up actions.
- Coordinate logistics and stakeholder communications for M&A meetings.
- Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and follow-up communications.
- Coordinate logistics for on-site and offsite meetings.
- Manage confidential information with discretion.
- Support the Corporate Development team with ad hoc requests and market research.
Corporate Development: Strategic Projects
- Coordinate strategic projects from planning through completion (e.g., process improvement, systems implementation) as directed by the Director of M&A and Corp Real Estate and other executive leadership.
- Develop and maintain project plans with clear objectives, milestones, and success metrics; proactively managing deadlines and deliverables.
- Coordinate working sessions and track action items.
- Conduct research and analysis to support process improvements and system rollouts.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, templates, and tools.
- Identify project risks and coordinate mitigation efforts to resolve bottlenecks.
- Manage project documentation and apply tools, templates, and best practices to support project governance and delivery.
- Report directly to the Director of M&A and Corp Real Estate.
- Exercise judgment in managing tasks and escalate issues when appropriate.
- Demonstrate initiative and organizational skills in coordinating project responsibilities.
- Travel occasionally to other ECS facilities and meetings, as needed.
General: Success Measures
- Projects delivered on time and within budget.
- Improved maintenance compliance across the portfolio.
- Effective vendor management and accountability.
- Accurate reporting and portfolio visibility.
- Successful support of the Director of M&A and Corp Real Estate and Construction Manager in building a scalable real estate function.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 years of project management experience or corporate real estate.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Extensive knowledge of the full project lifecycle process.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to work well under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and navigate intensively in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- "Ownership" mentality displayed through anticipating and beginning tasks before being asked.
- Ability to develop key relationships and understand internal processes to facilitate workflows.
- Ability to work effectively with vendors, contractors, landlords, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- High level of integrity and discretion.
- Highly motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
COMPENSATION
- The expected pay range for this role and location is $88,000 - $100,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
WHO WE ARE
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
INTRODUCTION
The Corporate Development and Real Estate Project Manager supports the firm's mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate development initiatives, and newly established Real Estate function. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing cross-functional projects, supporting acquisition activities, overseeing real estate project execution and property operations, and developing processes and systems that improve operational efficiency and accountability.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Real Estate Project Management
- Coordinate real estate, facilities, and construction-related projects from planning through completion.
- Track project schedules, budgets, deliverables, risks, and milestones.
- Support office openings, relocations, renovations, expansions, and closures.
- Assist the Construction Manager with project coordination, vendor communication, and status reporting.
Property & Facilities Operations
- Coordinate preventive maintenance programs and recurring facility services.
- Ensure lease-required maintenance and landlord obligations are tracked and completed.
- Manage service vendors and monitor performance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for property-related issues and escalations.
Portfolio Administration
- Ensure accurate lease, property, vendor, and project records.
- Track critical lease dates, maintenance requirements, and operational obligations.
- Assist with the implementation of real estate and facilities management systems.
Financial & Reporting Support
- Review and track vendor and landlord invoices.
- Assist with budgets, project spend tracking, and cost reporting.
- Prepare portfolio, maintenance, and project status reports.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Coordinate M&A project activities across intake, diligence, integration, and post-close phases.
- Conduct geographic market research to support acquisition opportunities and new office planning.
- Manage time-sensitive, confidential project information in the online acquisition platform and ensure required actions are prioritized and completed.
- Prepare project status reports and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite and online acquisition software.
- Track M&A reporting deadlines and deliverables in the online acquisition platform and follow up to ensure timely completion.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and accessible records in the M&A file database and transaction documentation.
- Coordinate the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) process, including review, signatures, and follow-up for fully executed copies.
- Support deal teams with reporting, research, and preparation of transaction materials.
- Support M&A projects from initial contact through due diligence, closing, and post-close requirements, including coordination of working sessions and follow-up actions.
- Coordinate logistics and stakeholder communications for M&A meetings.
- Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and follow-up communications.
- Coordinate logistics for on-site and offsite meetings.
- Manage confidential information with discretion.
- Support the Corporate Development team with ad hoc requests and market research.
Corporate Development: Strategic Projects
- Coordinate strategic projects from planning through completion (e.g., process improvement, systems implementation) as directed by the Director of M&A and Corp Real Estate and other executive leadership.
- Develop and maintain project plans with clear objectives, milestones, and success metrics; proactively managing deadlines and deliverables.
- Coordinate working sessions and track action items.
- Conduct research and analysis to support process improvements and system rollouts.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, templates, and tools.
- Identify project risks and coordinate mitigation efforts to resolve bottlenecks.
- Manage project documentation and apply tools, templates, and best practices to support project governance and delivery.
- Report directly to the Director of M&A and Corp Real Estate.
- Exercise judgment in managing tasks and escalate issues when appropriate.
- Demonstrate initiative and organizational skills in coordinating project responsibilities.
- Travel occasionally to other ECS facilities and meetings, as needed.
General: Success Measures
- Projects delivered on time and within budget.
- Improved maintenance compliance across the portfolio.
- Effective vendor management and accountability.
- Accurate reporting and portfolio visibility.
- Successful support of the Director of M&A and Corp Real Estate and Construction Manager in building a scalable real estate function.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 years of project management experience or corporate real estate.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Extensive knowledge of the full project lifecycle process.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to work well under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and navigate intensively in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- "Ownership" mentality displayed through anticipating and beginning tasks before being asked.
- Ability to develop key relationships and understand internal processes to facilitate workflows.
- Ability to work effectively with vendors, contractors, landlords, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- High level of integrity and discretion.
- Highly motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
COMPENSATION
- The expected pay range for this role and location is $88,000 - $100,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
WHO WE ARE
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Estate Manager
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your transcripts and employment records before you apply. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive estate management experience. EB-3 covers skilled workers with at least two years of directly relevant experience.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's PERM labor certification lives or dies on the prevailing wage determination. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the estate manager SOC code in your target metro before you discuss compensation, so your offer clears the DOL threshold.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target private family offices, resort operators, and high-net-worth residential management firms that have filed PERM applications in estate management before. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location.
Understand what PERM recruitment requires
Your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment test, advertising the role publicly to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Estate managers should expect this process to take several months before the actual PERM application is filed.
Check your O*NET duties match your offer letter
USCIS scrutinizes whether the job duties in your I-140 petition align with standard estate manager responsibilities. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code and confirm your offer letter reflects those core duties before your employer files.
Track your priority date if country backlogs apply
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits. If you're a national of India or China, your priority date, set when PERM is filed, determines when you can move forward to adjustment of status or consular processing. Monitor USCIS Visa Bulletins monthly.
Green Card Estate Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer sponsor an estate manager for a green card?
Yes. Estate manager roles typically qualify under EB-3 for skilled workers with at least two years of experience, or EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or equivalent. The employer files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. For estate managers, the PERM process involves a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test before the I-140 petition is filed, making it a longer but permanent path.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for estate manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus your search on private family offices, luxury hospitality groups, and residential property management firms, as these employers most commonly support PERM filings for estate management positions.
What experience qualifies an estate manager for EB-3 sponsorship?
EB-3 skilled worker classification requires at least two years of training or experience directly relevant to the role. For estate managers, this means documented work in property operations, staff supervision, vendor management, or comparable responsibilities. Your employer will need to demonstrate these requirements in the PERM application.
Can I change employers after my green card is sponsored?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the process. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 if your original I-140 was already approved.