<p>Construction Project Lead, Corporate Real Estate - CoStar Group - Richmond, VA</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Who is?CoStar?Group?</p> <p>CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP)?is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.? Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.</p> <p>We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create?truly unique?and valuable offerings?to?our customers.??We've?continually refined,?transformed?and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.? We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.? This is how we deliver?for?our customers, our employees, and investors.? By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.</p> <p>Role Overview: Construction Project Lead, Corporate Real Estate - CoStar Group - Richmond, VA</p> <p>Richmond, VA |?In?office, Monday?-?Friday</p> <p>The Construction Project Lead is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of corporate real estate projects, from initial space planning through project completion and occupancy. This role requires a hands-on leader with expertise in design and construction, who is directly accountable for managing projects, budgets, schedules, and outcomes-not simply supporting or executing delegated tasks. The position is fully office-based with travel as needed to support active projects.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead space planning and programming efforts for new and renovated office environments</p> </li><li> <p>Review lease documents, including work letters and construction-related provisions, to ensure alignment with project scope and financial expectations</p> </li><li> <p>Develop test fits and design concepts either independently or by managing external architectural and design consultants</p> </li><li> <p>Source, engage, and manage general contractors (GCs), including bidding and contract negotiation</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee the preparation and review of construction drawings, including incremental progress sets</p> </li><li> <p>Direct all phases of construction, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain full ownership of project budgets, including tracking tenant improvement (TI) allowances and overall project financials</p> </li><li> <p>Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and financial performance</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders, including AV/IT, Security, Facilities, and other business units, to ensure seamless project execution</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and manage furniture plans, layouts, and selections in alignment with overall design objectives</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure projects are delivered fully complete and ready for occupancy</p> </li></ul> <p>Basic Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred) from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college/university</p> </li><li> <p>7+ years of hands-on experience in corporate design and construction project management</p> </li><li> <p>A track record?of commitment to prior employers</p> </li><li> <p>Proven track record of independently leading projects from concept through completion with full accountability for outcomes</p> </li><li> <p>Strong knowledge of lease elements related to work letters, construction processes, and design principles</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, vendors, and stakeholders simultaneously</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control</p> </li><li> <p>Strong communication, project leadership and decision-making skills</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>AutoCAD and Revu Bluebeam experience preferred </li></ul> <p>Work Environment & Travel</p> <ul> <li> <p>This is a 100% in-office role; remote work is not available</p> </li><li> <p>Travel required as needed to support project management, site visits, and progress reviews</p> </li><li> <p>Required Travel: minimum 30%</p> </li></ul> <p>Key Competencies</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ownership and accountability</p> </li><li> <p>Project leadership and execution</p> </li><li> <p>Cross-functional collaboration</p> </li><li> <p>Attention to detail and quality</p> </li><li> <p>Problem-solving and decision-making</p> </li><li> <p>Working collaboratively with others</p> </li></ul> <p>What's In It?For?You?</p> <p>If?you are?a driven professional looking for a high-growth, high-reward career, CoStar?Group?offers the ideal opportunity.??Be part of a best-in-class company?with strong year-over-year growth?that invests in?your success. Enjoy a rewarding atmosphere where you can learn, excel, and grow.</p> <p>When you join CoStar Group,?you'll?experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.</p> <p>We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in?your professional?and academic growth with internal training?and?tuition reimbursement.</p> <p>Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):</p> <ul> <li> <p>Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug</p> </li><li> <p>Life, legal, and supplementary insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family</p> </li><li> <p>Commuter and parking benefits</p> </li><li> <p>401(K) retirement?plan?with matching contributions</p> </li><li> <p>Employee stock purchase plan</p> </li><li> <p>Paid time off</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition reimbursement</p> </li><li> <p>On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)</p> </li><li> <p>Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups</p> </li><li> <p>Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks</p> </li></ul> <p>Sponsorship</p> <p>We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply.?However, please note that CoStar Group?is not able to?provide visa sponsorship for this position.</p> <p>#LI-KC3</p> <p>CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing</p>