Switchyards Inc. Project Manager- New Development Atlanta, GA · Full time Company website

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Switchyards is the world’s first neighborhood work club. We're creating places to do our best thinking and most productive work. Near home. Around friends and neighbors. Always open — 24/7. For more information and a list of all club locations, visit switchyards.com.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager, New Development, you’ll report to the VP of Operations and work closely with the Launch Lead and cross-functional partners across Real Estate, Design, and Field Operations to help move projects from early planning through design, build-out, close-out, and handoff. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, ideal for a project manager who wants to grow their career in real estate development, construction, and launch operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail—you love checklists, timelines, and keeping things tidy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in a team-based environment.
• Ability to work with Landlords, Brokers, Architects, Engineers, Planning Authorities, Facilities Managers, and contractors/external partners.
• A flexible, problem-solving mindset with a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using tools to track projects, manage documentation, and communicate.

Responsibilities

Project Execution & Coordination

• Support the execution of new club development projects from pre-gray box planning through space design, build-out, tenant improvement requisition, close-out, and handoff to Field Operations.
• Assist in building and maintaining milestone-driven project schedules and ensuring day-to-day tasks stay on track.
• Help manage project scope and track progress against approved plans, flagging risks or issues early.
• Maintain pipeline and timeline control over several development projects at once.

Cross-Functional & Vendor Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Launch Lead, Design, Real Estate, and external contractors to keep projects moving.
• Serve as a point of contact for contractors and vendors for day-to-day coordination and issue resolution.
• Participate in site walks, installations, and on-site support during key phases of construction and launch.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain clean, up-to-date project documentation, including schedules, scopes, budgets, decisions, and handoff materials.
• Prepare weekly project updates and support regular check-ins to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Document site-specific details, constraints, utilities, and operational considerations to support smooth transitions.

Budget & Close-Out Support

• Assist with budget tracking, change orders, and spend visibility in partnership with the Launch Lead.
• Support project close-out by ensuring final documentation, lessons learned, and required deliverables are completed.
• Help ensure each space is delivered to Field Operations with all necessary information for a successful opening.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience coordinating or supporting construction, renovation, or development projects.
• Experience in creating and maintaining project schedules.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Basic understanding of MEP building systems.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel up to ~25% for site visits, scope walks, and installations.

Perks and Benefits:

• A salary and benefits package that includes health & dental insurance, stock options, and more. We want you to thrive here!
• A dynamic and vibrant work culture that promotes personal growth, collaboration, and risk-taking.
• The equipment you need to get your work done efficiently.
• A Switchyards membership for you and your family.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 1000000000000001 cups of coffee.

Note: Switchyards is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability