Real Estate Operations Project Manager

Newmark Group, Inc. (

Nasdaq:

NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of over $3.3 billion. As of December 31, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 175 offices with over 9,300 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark. We're looking for a sharp, execution-focused Real Estate Operations Project Manager to lead office commissioning, decommissioning, and overall portfolio management as we scale globally. You'll own the end-to-end delivery of new and transitioning office spaces—ensuring they're functional, secure, and aligned with our brand and employee experience goals. This role is highly collaborative, partnering closely with Physical Security, Workplace, IT, and Internal Comms to ensure seamless launches, smooth transitions, and ongoing operational excellence. You'll play a key role in optimizing our global real estate footprint, balancing efficiency, flexibility, and employee needs in every decision. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in fast-paced environments, and take pride in thoughtful execution, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do Day-to-Day:

Commissioning & Decommissioning:

Lead office launches, closures, and transitions end-to-end—from early planning through execution

Project Management:

Oversee real estate initiatives including buildouts, moves, and renovations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget

Budgeting & Cost Control:

Develop project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective delivery without compromising quality

Architectural Design Oversight:

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external architects to develop and review workplace design concepts and architectural plans that reflect company culture, brand, and functionality

Construction Schedule Development:

Create and manage detailed project timelines to track milestones, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery

Cross-Functional Partnership:

Collaborate with Physical Security, IT, Workplace, and Internal Comms to coordinate seamless execution across departments

Vendor & Budget Oversight:

Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality service delivery

Gap Analysis & Solutions:

Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable, hands-on solutions to improve how we manage offices company-wide

Ad Hoc Execution:

Lead high-impact, ad hoc projects with precision and accountability, delivering consistent, high-quality results

Process Development:

Build and refine internal tools, templates, and processes that boost efficiency and standardization

Data-Driven Decision Making:

Use metrics and analysis to inform planning, develop standards, and drive ongoing improvement

Sustainability Initiatives:

Design and implement sustainability programs that align with company values and local compliance requirements

Adapt & Respond:

Stay agile in a fast-paced environment—quickly pivoting strategies based on evolving priorities and leadership input

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in real estate operations, workplace, or facilities project management Demonstrated success leading office openings, moves, and decommissions across a distributed portfolio
• Strong cross-functional collaborator with experience working across security, IT, HR, and workplace teams
• Exceptional project management and vendor coordination skills with a sharp eye for detail
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze information and translate it into operational improvements
• Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes full ownership of initiatives
• Passion for building efficient, inclusive, and sustainable work environments

Bonus Points:

Proficiency with Slack and Google GSuite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides) is a plus, helping you streamline communication and project management across the board. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

NOTE:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Menlo Park, CA 94025