Senior Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield U.S., Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Manager to manage projects for client accounts, property portfolios, or large facilities. The role coordinates project teams and contracted services, oversees project budgets, timelines, reporting, consultants, and construction teams, and may supervise project management staff.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met
• Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, Account/Portfolio Manager, and property/facility management team at all project phases including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases
• Assist in the selection and contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project. If appropriate/applicable, integrate the impact of other Project Management and C&W components, including brokerage (work letter development), building operations, M.E.P., etc. as they relate to each project and project phase
• Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with the project; advise and counsel the Account/Portfolio Manager and building/facility management team
• Directly participate in the marketing and presentation of services to clients
• May supervise and manage the performance, development, work quality, reporting, and activities of Project Managers, Space Planners, and CAD Operators
• Provide all necessary documentation and reports to the client and building/facility management team
• Cooperate with other building/facility personnel to achieve corporate goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profit
• Report to the Account/Portfolio Manager and senior building/facility manager regarding major problems and findings and results achieved along with specific, complete, and comprehensive recommendations
• Provide the appropriate documentation and obtain the approvals necessary in advance of making organizational changes, actions planned, implying commitments, and expenditures in excess of approved budget
• May be required to establish goals and objectives with timetables for the organizational unit and sub-units supervised
• May be required to select and hire subordinates; delegate to each necessary authority and responsibility for performance of assigned functions
• May be required to train, develop, motivate and discipline subordinates as necessary to meet established goals; review and appraise their work performance
• Implement government laws and regulations and adheres to established rulings of government authorities

Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related area required
• Minimum of 7 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity especially experience in leading, motivating, and developing employees