Project Manager

Project Manager Space Data And Insights EngagementThis contract Project Manager role focuses on space data, floor-plan governance, and workplace insights for a fast-paced technology environment in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco. You will act as a strategic bridge between workplace operations, vendor management, process improvement, and emerging technology, overseeing space data integrity, managing a small remote team, and coordinating multiple concurrent projects. The position follows a hybrid schedule with onsite work up to three days per week and requires strong client-facing skills, technical literacy in CAD and SQL, and experience with CAFM/IWMS platforms.ResponsibilitiesLead floor-plan governance and act as the quality-control layer over floor-plan publications, reviewing and approving each plan through pre-publication checks and post-launch validations.Manage vendor and update coordination by overseeing drawing validation intake, version control, and issuing clear revision instructions to third-party drawing publishers.Own, maintain, and continuously improve the CAFM/floor-plan process playbook, defining guidelines for ownership, approvals, publications, rollbacks, and escalation paths.Maintain accurate and up-to-date floor, desk, room, and neighborhood data, promptly reflecting portfolio changes by modifying space and organizational data in the database.Apply space-categorization principles and standards such as BOMA and OSCRE to interpret floor plans and ensure data categorization aligns with established spatial standards.Establish a schedule and perform routine space and data quality audits to proactively identify and resolve data integrity discrepancies.Serve as a stakeholder bridge by collaborating closely with occupancy planning teams to track requests, manage project handoffs, and report outcomes, risks, and deadlines.Manage relationships with IWMS vendors and design teams to ensure timely data corrections and accurate space information.Build and foster trust with cross-functional internal and external partners, including facilities, project management, design, technology, and process innovation teams.Proactively explore, propose, and implement automation, API integrations, and emerging AI tools to improve database efficiency, reduce manual entry, and accelerate drawing turnaround times.Analyze existing space data processes to identify opportunities for structural and operational improvements, and implement enhancements that streamline workflows.Manage and coordinate a small remote team, overseeing up to four deliverables at a time while ensuring quality control, clear communication, and timely follow-through with vendors.Handle roughly six to ten concurrent projects at varying stages, including intake, data audits, process creation, and improvement initiatives.Allocate time effectively across responsibilities, focusing primarily on quality control and vendor follow-through, process creation and improvement, and client coordination.Provide client-facing, high-touch service, maintaining professional communication and managing expectations with diverse, high-performing stakeholders.Essential Skills57 years of professional experience working with SQL and CAD tools, ideally within data architecture or space data environments.At least 5 years of experience managing CAFM/IWMS database systems such as OfficeSpace, FM:Systems, TRIRIGA, Manhattan, or Centerstone.Proficiency in SQL and CAD software, with the ability to work confidently in data and drawing environments.Strong literacy in reading and interpreting floor plans, construction documents, and CAD standards.Deep familiarity with office space measurement and categorization standards, including BOMA and OSCRE.Proven experience delivering client-facing, high-touch or white-glove service with strong communication and presentation skills.Demonstrated ability to manage a remote team and coordinate multiple deliverables across several concurrent projects.Exceptional written, verbal, and consultative communication skills, including the ability to manage expectations with diverse technical stakeholders.High comfort level with emerging AI, automation, spatial data APIs, and next-generation space management technologies.Ability to work independently in an extremely fast-paced, rapidly shifting environment with limited direction.Capability to work a hybrid schedule with onsite presence in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco.Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelors degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Business, or a related discipline.Experience in data architecture or experience working with large technology companies.Experience with architecture, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.Experience managing audits and quality-control processes for space data or technical documentation.Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships across facilities, project management, design, technology, and process innovation teams.Curiosity and enthusiasm for adopting new tools and methodologies in space management and workplace data.Comfort handling 610 projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco and follows a hybrid work model, typically requiring 23 days onsite each week with the remaining days worked remotely.

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work in a fast-paced, agile technology environment that emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

The position involves extensive use of CAFM/IWMS platforms, CAD software, SQL, and emerging technologies such as automation, APIs, and AI tools. The culture values proactive communication, autonomy, and continuous process improvement, offering the opportunity to shape workplace data strategies while managing a small remote team and multiple concurrent projects.