Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager – Real Estate Measurement & Analytics

Location : Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid with Local Fieldwork)

Type : Full-Time, Exempt

We’re looking for a confident and technically strong Project Manager to lead commercial real estate measurement projects from concept through delivery. In this role, you’ll manage timelines, budgets, teams, and client relationships while ensuring deliverables meet the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and clarity.

This position sits within our Real Estate Measurement & Analytics Group , supporting high-impact decisions for owners, occupiers, and investors across a wide range of asset types.

What You’ll Do

As Project Manager, you’ll lead internal teams and client-facing efforts on complex projects involving BOMA studies, as-built documentation, and accessibility analysis.

Responsibilities include :

• Managing projects across multiple phases — from kickoff through final delivery — while tracking scope, fee, and profitability
• Leading internal teams and coordinating workflow to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Guiding the development of space programming, feasibility studies, and space requirement analyses
• Working directly with clients, presenting findings, and managing expectations with confidence and clarity
• Mentoring staff and creating a positive, growth-focused environment for team development
• Applying expert-level knowledge of BOMA standards, ADA, Title 24, and other applicable codes
• Supporting QA / QC and process improvement efforts across the group
• Maintaining accurate project records and contributing to internal knowledge management

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines technical depth with strong leadership instincts and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications :

Why Work With Us

At SAA, we help clients unlock the value of their properties through data, measurement, and precision planning. You’ll work with a tight-knit team of professionals who value clarity, accuracy, and collaboration — and who are committed to doing work that has real-world impact.

LIFE AT SAA

At our heart, we are a creative firm, and we have fun with what we do. We are a tight knit community, supporting each other in and out of the office. We understand work / life integration and encourage our employees to bring their personal experiences and passions into their roles. Innovation is the key to our success and that comes from everyone sharing ideas and exploring ways to make the industry, firm, and your job better. We also believe the best ideas come from those passionate about their company and continually look for ways to bring enjoyment into the workday. We have a full-time event planner on staff to curate these experiences both for our SAAers and our clients.

We offer full benefits and fun employee perks including :

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We’re team oriented and have fun while designing amazing spaces! The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to success fully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete certain jobs and occasionally be able to safely work on a ladder.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an Exempt Full-Time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Overtime, including evening and / or weekend hours may be required as workload demands.

TRAVEL

Travel will include performing on-site field surveys throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Travel may also include the occasional trip throughout California and / or other states as projects require. Mileage will be reimbursed at a predetermined market rate. Individuals must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and have reliable transportation. Travel expenses will be reimbursed and per diem provided when appropriate.

AAP / EEO Statement

SAA is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered without discrimination regarding race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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