Sr. Project Manager

Job Title

Sr. Project Manager

Job Description Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project setup, implementation and execution through completion of construction and/or qualification. Will assist PDS Market Lead and Senior Leadership in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards and excellence, while informing the Manager and/or Market Lead of all project, internal and client issues affecting the perception and reputation of Cushman & Wakefield. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving. Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:
• Contributes to the project strategy development with Directors and executes within business unit of C&W and client.
• Manages overall project cost, schedule, risk, and scope execution and develops project charter and execution plan
• Drives overall scope and contractors to project schedule and cost objectives
• Organizes people and resources along with operating within office or department.
• Implements plans while providing construction cost and benefit analysis as required.
• Oversee project implementation and execution through completion of construction. Works with owner team on operational readiness plans
• Prepare various RFQ’s and/or RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.
• Review subcontract proposals and related pricing and scoping
• Negotiate contracts and performance management with selected contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Review, comment, validate and audit cost estimates prepared by contractors.
• Develop and own the Master Project Schedule; actively track each aspect of the project performance against schedules and critical path.
• Guide the client and team through the design implementation, procurement, and construction process along.
• Lead project client facing meetings
• Management of due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, budget, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post construction services.
• May oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources.
• Extensive interface with client staff and internal customers.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
• Inform Manager and/or Market Lead of all project, internal and client issues affecting the perception and reputation of Cushman & Wakefield.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager and/or Market Lead.
• Assist PDS senior leadership and Market Lead in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards and excellence.
• 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

Requirements:
• B.S Degree in related fields of Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred Minimum of eight (8) years directly related experience construction related project accountability role or a minimum of eight (8) years equivalent combination of experience in an advisory and/or project management capacity required.
• Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects; ability to read and understand construction specifications (and construction drawings preferred)
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects, maintain excellent client relations, client management, and consultation skills required
• Proven leadership ability, administrative ability, technical background, and project responsibility experience preferred
• Willing/able to travel
• Highly organized and skilled with time management; Superior oral and written communication skills required.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible e