Real Estate Project Manager

<h2><strong>Who we are </strong></h2> <h3><strong>About Stripe</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.</span></p> <h2><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h2> <p>As a brand environment project manager at Stripe, you will manage the end-to-end buildout of an experiential brand buildout.</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Manage a build-out end-to-end.</strong> Manage the project from initial concept through&nbsp; opening, coordinating with developers, architects, and consultants to deliver a premium environment on time and on budget.</li> <li><strong>Quarterback operational workstreams to completion.</strong> Serve as the primary problem-solver, bridging the gap between creative vision and technical execution to unblock stalemates and keep the project moving.</li> <li><strong>Orchestrate a procurement supply chain.</strong> Manage the procurement of everything from furniture, to of long-lead custom materials (stone, millwork, lighting), anticipating manufacturing bottlenecks and logistics hurdles to ensure availability never delays the critical path.</li> <li><strong>Drive accountability across vendors.</strong> Manage architects, general contractors, and custom fabricators aggressively to ensure work of the highest caliber is delivered on pace.</li> <li><strong>Rigorously manage the project budget.</strong> Maintain real-time visibility into costs, guiding leadership through financial decisions and identifying value-engineering opportunities that save money without sacrificing the "wow" factor.</li> <li><strong>Codify decision-making.</strong> Create memos and documentation to track critical choice points, ensuring clear communication of trade-offs and approvals.</li> <li><strong>Be uncompromising on the final result. </strong>Deliver a build that is aesthetically stunning and functions flawlessly. You will ensure the "high design" vision is realized without sacrificing operational performance (AV, flow, durability).</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Who you are</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.</span></p> <h3><strong>Minimum requirements</strong></h3> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience managing high-end retail, luxury hospitality, or experiential build-outs. You understand what it takes to deliver "flagship quality" spaces.</li> <li>Deep technical mastery of construction systems (MEP, AV, Lighting) paired with an obsession for fit, finish, and custom fabrication details.</li> <li>Proven success delivering singular, high-end,&nbsp; capital intensive projects. You excel at deep-diving into one massive initiative rather than juggling many small tasks.</li> <li>Strong commercial acumen. You are skilled at negotiating contracts, managing aggressive budgets, and holding GCs and vendors accountable without compromising design.</li> <li>A "translator" between Brand and Build. You can effectively communicate complex technical constraints to creative teams and strategic business goals to construction partners.</li> <li>A strategic problem solver. You don't just flag issues; you anticipate risks in the schedule and budget months in advance and bring solutions to the table.</li> <li>Executive communication experience.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>About the role</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Full time contractor</li> <li>Full benefits included</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>