Real Estate Project Manager Jobs
Real Estate Project Manager jobs are open across residential development, commercial construction, and mixed-use redevelopment, hired by developers, REITs, and general contractors at every level from project coordinator to senior program manager. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Posting End Date
11-23-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing assigned real estate transactions from initiation through closeout. Coordinates due diligence, negotiations, approvals, and stakeholder communication to ensure transactions are completed efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with business needs.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
- Manage assigned acquisitions, dispositions, leases, renewals, and related real estate transactions from planning through execution.
- Coordinate due diligence, valuation inputs, approvals, documentation, and closing requirements.
- Negotiate routine to moderately complex business terms with landlords, sellers, buyers, brokers, and service providers.
- Partner with legal, finance, procurement, and business leaders to ensure transaction requirements are met.
- Track schedules, risks, and dependencies to keep transactions on time and within business expectations.
- Maintain transaction records, reporting, and controls to support governance and audit readiness.
- Identify and escalate commercial, legal, operational, or timing risks that may affect execution.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Work requirements are listed below:
Transaction Manager (Salary Grade 6)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, project management, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
Experience: Four (4) or more years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, contracts, finance, or related business functions.
Transaction Manager, Sr (Salary Grade 7)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, project management, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
Experience: Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, contracts, portfolio strategy, or related business functions.
Other Expectations
- Demonstrated negotiation, analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
- Working knowledge of transaction processes, contracts, financial evaluation, and document coordination.
- Ability to manage multiple deals and competing deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and transaction tracking tools.
What You’ll Get:
This single vacancy is posted in a range. Please note that Education and/or relevant Experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade.
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-006
Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
11-23-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing assigned real estate transactions from initiation through closeout. Coordinates due diligence, negotiations, approvals, and stakeholder communication to ensure transactions are completed efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with business needs.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
- Manage assigned acquisitions, dispositions, leases, renewals, and related real estate transactions from planning through execution.
- Coordinate due diligence, valuation inputs, approvals, documentation, and closing requirements.
- Negotiate routine to moderately complex business terms with landlords, sellers, buyers, brokers, and service providers.
- Partner with legal, finance, procurement, and business leaders to ensure transaction requirements are met.
- Track schedules, risks, and dependencies to keep transactions on time and within business expectations.
- Maintain transaction records, reporting, and controls to support governance and audit readiness.
- Identify and escalate commercial, legal, operational, or timing risks that may affect execution.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Work requirements are listed below:
Transaction Manager (Salary Grade 6)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, project management, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
Experience: Four (4) or more years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, contracts, finance, or related business functions.
Transaction Manager, Sr (Salary Grade 7)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, project management, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
Experience: Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience in real estate transactions, contracts, portfolio strategy, or related business functions.
Other Expectations
- Demonstrated negotiation, analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
- Working knowledge of transaction processes, contracts, financial evaluation, and document coordination.
- Ability to manage multiple deals and competing deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and transaction tracking tools.
What You’ll Get:
This single vacancy is posted in a range. Please note that Education and/or relevant Experience will be used to determine the appropriate salary and salary grade.
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-006
Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Who's Hiring
- Marcus & Millichap139
- Howard Hanna Real Estate Services118
- House Buyers of America98
- Keller Williams Realty92
- JPMorganChase51
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting51
- Banking & Financial Services46
- Law & Legal Services36
- Technology & Software31
- Investment & Asset Management15
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in real estate project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, real estate, civil engineering, or architecture
- Five or more years managing real estate development or construction projects from pre-development to closeout
- Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Yardi, or Microsoft Project
- Experience preparing and managing project budgets, schedules, and owner-architect-contractor contracts
- Familiarity with entitlements, permitting, and local zoning and land use processes
- PMP, LEED AP, or equivalent professional certification preferred for mid-senior roles
Tips for Your Real Estate Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project type
Developers hiring for ground-up residential builds want different experience than REITs backfilling a capital improvements role. Adjust your resume so the project types, dollar volumes, and delivery methods you list mirror the language in each job posting.
Highlight your entitlements and permitting experience
Many real estate project manager candidates skip entitlements, zoning, and permitting on their resume because it feels administrative. Employers weigh it heavily. If you've shepherded a project through a discretionary approval, name the jurisdiction and outcome explicitly.
Get a PMP or RMP certification before competing
A Project Management Professional or Real Property Management certification separates candidates at the mid-level, especially on institutional and public-sector projects. If you're between roles, completing one now gives your application a concrete credential to anchor the screening conversation.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists real estate project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a portfolio of completed projects
Bring a one-page project summary sheet to interviews: address, asset type, square footage or unit count, your specific role, budget, and delivery date. Interviewers ask about past projects in detail, and having the numbers at hand keeps answers precise and credible.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Real estate project manager roles vary enormously in authority. Before accepting, clarify whether you'll own vendor selection, hold signature authority on contracts, and control the schedule directly, or whether those decisions sit with a development director above you.
Real Estate Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most real estate project managers?
Marcus & Millichap, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, and House Buyers of America are hiring the most real estate project managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around developers and REITs with active capital deployment pipelines.
How many real estate project manager jobs are remote?
About 64% of real estate project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because site visits, contractor meetings, and inspections require physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote arrangements are program-level oversight roles at large REITs and capital planning positions within institutional owners.
How do you become a real estate project manager?
Start with a degree in construction management, real estate, civil engineering, or architecture, then build field experience as a project engineer, assistant project manager, or development analyst. Earning a PMP or pursuing LEED accreditation strengthens your candidacy. Moving into the role typically means demonstrating you can manage budgets, schedules, and contractor relationships independently on at least one completed project.
Can you get a real estate project manager job with limited experience?
Yes, but you'll need to position yourself as a project coordinator or assistant project manager first and work toward the full title. Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who have managed a construction or renovation project in any capacity, understand contract documents, and can read a schedule. Internships with developers, general contractors, or property management firms are the most direct path in.
What does the real estate project manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to four rounds: an initial phone screen with HR or a recruiter, a technical interview with a development director or VP of construction where you'll walk through past projects in detail, and a final round that may include a panel or a written case study on budget or schedule management. Some firms ask candidates to present a sample project summary or pro forma before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to real estate project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to real estate project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience in development type, project size, and seniority, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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