5+ years in an engineering/construction project accountability role
5+ years of project management experience
3+ years of supervisory experience in project management
Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects preferred
Responsibilities
Prepare agendas and maintain master project budgets and timelines
Coordinate project reports and drawing reviews across all project phases
Assist in selecting and overseeing consultants and construction teams
Review requisitions and change orders, discussing costs with clients
Support marketing of services to clients as needed
Adhere to corporate and client policies and procedures
Report major problems and findings to supervisor
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and skill enhancement
Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
Exposure to various projects and client interactions
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Travel opportunities that enhance professional experience
Full Job Description
Job Title Project Manager
Job Description Summary Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities. Interacts with client representatives onsite, receives direction and coordinates with the property or facility management team. Monitors and coordinates the execution of the various services and processes relating to client contracted agreements for project management and tenant improvements. Works in collaboration with the assigned account manager, building or facility management team, clients, owners and others.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
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. Keep building management apprised of progress at all times
Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, property/facility management team, and project team (as applicable) at conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases of project
Assist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project
Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client and property management on costs and impacts
Support the marketing of services to clients as requested
Adhere to corporate, building, and client policies and procedures
Cooperate with other building/facility personnel to achieve goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profit
Report to immediate supervisor major problems and findings and results achieved with recommendations
Advise and obtain the necessary approvals from the appropriate members of management of potential organizational changes, actions that might require additional commitments, and the need for expenditures in excess of approved budget
Adhere to government laws and regulations and established rulings of government authorities, including building codes, safety regulations, etc.
Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance
Strive constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keep up to date in the field of specialization
Key Competencies:
Client Focus
Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
Relationship Management
Leadership
Multi-Tasking
Technical Proficiency
Consultation
Organization Skills
Time Management
Education:
B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture
Important Experience:
Minimum of 5 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role
Minimum of 5 years project management experience required
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity especially experience in leading, motivating, and developing employees
Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects preferred
Up to 50% travel required
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield plc is a global commercial real estate services firm. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of US$9.4 billion in 2021. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, has around 50,000 employees and manages about 4,100 million sq ft of commercial space. It is one of the "Big Three" commercial real estate services companies, alongside CBRE and JLL.