SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Job DetailsDescriptionSummary: Kennedy Wilson is seeking a Senior Project Manager (SPM), who will serve as a lead Owner’s representative for both vertical construction and civil/infrastructure projects at Kohanaiki, a private club residential community located on Hawaiʻi Island. This role is responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle - from early planning, pre-construction, and design coordination through permitting, construction, and closeout.The SPM must be capable of independently leading complex projects while coordinating closely with internal leadership, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and County agencies. This is a hands-on, decision-oriented role requiring strong technical knowledge, financial discipline, and proactive risk management.CompanyFounded in 1977, Kennedy Wilson is global real estate investment company headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA with 19 global offices. We own, operate and invest in real estate on our own and through our investment management platform. We focus on multifamily, office and industrial properties located in the Western United States, U.K, and Ireland. For further information on Kennedy Wilson, please visit www.kennedywilson.com.Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Construction & Project PlanningLead the owner's project management efforts during pre-construction for both vertical and civil scopes.Participate in early feasibility studies, programming, scope definition, and overall project strategy.Coordinate constructability reviews across architectural, civil, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines.Support estimating, value engineering, and procurement strategy.Review and validate budgets, cost estimates, guaranteed maximum price proposals, and contract pricing.Establish and manage comprehensive project budgets and overall financial oversight.Assist in contractor selection and bid evaluation.Design Management (Vertical & Civil)Manage design development from concept through issued-for-construction documents.Coordinate architectural, interior, civil, landscape, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consultants.Track design decisions, revisions, and associated impacts.Coordinate design review committee submissions and approvals.Permitting & Agency CoordinationManage permitting for vertical and civil projects.Coordinate with the County of Hawaiʻi, utility providers, and third-party reviewers.Track permit status, inspections, and closeout requirements.Construction Management – Owner's SideServe as the primary owner's project manager during construction.Oversee and coordinate vertical, civil, utility, and infrastructure scopes.Participate in owner-architect-contractor meetings.Track and facilitate resolution of requests for information, submittals, and field observations.Cost Control & Financial OversightReview payment applications, invoices, change orders, and FWIP.Maintain detailed tracking of all project costs against approved budgets.Support draw requests and financial reporting.Change & Schedule ManagementEvaluate scope changes for cost and schedule impacts.Maintain change management logs.Review master schedules, short-term look-ahead schedules, and actual progress to identify risks, develop solutions, and keep projects on track.Quality Assurance, Closeout & TurnoverEnforce project quality standards.Participate in inspections and punch list activities.Coordinate closeout documentation and warranty tracking.Manage operational transition and turnover plans.ReportingPrepare and deliver regular progress reports to stakeholders, clients, and senior leadership.Resource ManagementAllocate vendor, equipment, and personnel resources effectively across project phases.Help train and mentor junior and mid-level team members.Qualifications5–10+ years of construction and/or development project management experienceExperience managing vertical and civil residential projectsOwner’s-side, general contractor, or consulting project management backgroundProficiency in Procore, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Box, ExcelHawaiʻi experience preferredCompensation PackageCompetitive base salary & discretionary bonus Comprehensive benefits package 401(k) retirement plan