Project Manager

Job Summary

FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS - PROJECT MANAGER

The Sports Facilities Companies

LOCATION:                    CLEARWATER, FL 

DEPARTMENT:              SPORTS FACILITIES ADVISORY, LLC ("SFA")

REPORTS TO:               DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & ANALYSIS 

STATUS:                         FULL-TIME (EXEMPT) 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Sports Facilities Companies, LLC ("SFC") is emerging as the global leader in youth and adult sports, fitness, leisure & entertainment development and management (www.sportadvisory.com), with the mission to "improve the health and economic vitality of the communities we serve".  The SF Companies, comprised of Sports Facilities Advisory, Sports Facilities Management, and Sports Facilities Development, are the industries' trusted resource for communities to plan, fund, develop, or manage sports, recreation, entertainment and fitness centers.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Financial Planning and Analysis Project Manager will be responsible for various components of SFA's planning and funding services including leading client accounts, managing projects, analyzing opportunities, developing strategies, leading team members, and coordinating with other departments. Through training in SFA's processes and systems, the Financial Planning and Analysis Project Manager will have a critical role as they serve as the lead representative of the company in presenting recommendations, strategies, findings, and next steps related to creating and executing business plans.  This position is directly involved in developing, producing, and presenting financial forecasts, economic impact analyses, feasibility assessments, facility and operational optimization reports, and other core products and services. 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management in fields such as professional services, financial advisory, and/or consulting with a proven, successful background in delivering projects on time, on budget, and in line with client expectations.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Develop and maintain ideal customer relationships in support of servicing, retaining, and extending client accounts
• Lead SFA's team of market specialists, business analysts, and project managers through the project specific development of feasibility studies, analysis of findings, and creation of strategic recommendations for client decision making
• Critically evaluate information gathered from a variety sources and determine applications based on both project needs and project vision
• Create and manage project plans and timelines to set, manage, and exceed client expectations through excellent service, communication, and results
• Ensure the profitability of each account through realistic project plan/budget development, efficient project management, effective delegation, and consistent contract compliance
• Represent clients in critical meetings with public officials, bond councils, financial institutions, developers, medical partners, operating partners, program/tournament providers, etc.
• Present institutional-grade financial forecasts, economic impact analyses, and other documents produced by the Financial Planning and Analysis team
• Demonstrate exceptional comprehension of SFA's proprietary and detailed system for analyzing market opportunities, determining feasibility, and projecting operation and impact performance of facilities and developments
• Work on multiple projects at once and applicants must demonstrate an ability to achieve success in a very fast-paced environment
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of three years' experience in project management, facility planning, development, and management, strategic advisory/consulting services, professional services, community master planning, or related field
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, information science, or related field
• CAPM, PMP, or another project management certification is preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to speak, write, and listen in a manner that clarifies issues, promotes closure and delivers information in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent interpersonal skill and leadership abilities
• Exceptional ability to develop lasting professional relationships with clients
• Expert-level command of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and have demonstrated the ability to learn multiple new software platforms quickly
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• High level of energy with comfort in a fast-paced environment where multiple initiatives are happening simultaneously

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

• Travel is required. Amount of travel is variable and could be up to 60%

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds waist high
• Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computer