Cushman & Wakefield

Senior Project Manager, Advanced Technologies & Data Centers, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield • $153K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 10+ years of related experience in project management.
  • Advanced project management skills with experience in business development initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate data effectively to teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledgeable in architectural/engineering drawings.
  • Experience in the construction industry; life sciences or high-tech manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to project strategy development with Directors and execute within C&W and client frameworks.
  • Manage project cost, schedule, risk, and scope execution, while developing project charters and plans.
  • Drive project scope and contractor alignment to objectives.
  • Organize human and material resources, coordinating within the office or department.
  • Implement plans including construction cost and benefit analyses as needed.
  • Oversee project execution through construction completion and operational readiness.
  • Prepare RFQs/RFPs for vendor and contractor services for comprehensive project needs.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance options.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time off options.
Full Job Description

Job Title

Senior Project Manager, Advanced Technologies & Data Centers, Project & Development Services

 

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

    Education/Experience/Training:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
  • 10 or more years of related experience.
  • Advanced project management skills with demonstrated understanding of project management business. Ability to support and/or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested. History in client relations, client management, contract negotiations, and consulting skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate analyzed data to client and project team to achieve project goals.
  • Strong working knowledge of architectural/engineering drawings and construction concepts.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences or high-tech manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
  • Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written

Competencies
Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Functional Strategy, May Lead Project Teams, May Manage Staff.




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 employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $ 153,000.00 - $180,000.00

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.
Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$220.5 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$7.8 billion
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