Cushman & Wakefield

Senior Project Manager, Data Centers, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield$140K — $165K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Mechanical/Electrical engineering; advanced degrees preferred.
  • 5-10 years of experience in Design and Construction industry.
  • 7+ years of Project Management experience in Commercial Real Estate.
  • Proven experience with complex Real Estate and Design/Construction projects, including Ground Up and Build-To-Suit.
  • Experience in advanced project controls solutions like P3/Primavera.
  • Knowledge of municipal processes and understanding of zoning and entitlements.
  • PMP and LEED certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Drive business development efforts and engage with new sectors.
  • Lead projects focused on advanced technologies such as AI and IoT.
  • Act as the primary client representative, ensuring high-quality service.
  • Facilitate communication between departments, partners, and clients.
  • Oversee project completion, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership to benefit stakeholders.
  • Maintain high standards of professionalism and integrity.

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 opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Senior Project Manager, Data Centers, Project & Development Services

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development: Be accountable and responsible for spearheading our BD efforts in engaging in new sectors and working with local markets to establish wins and employee engagement/recruitment.

Leadership in Diverse Fields: Spearhead initiatives across Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, Data Center, and other advanced technologies solutions.

Project Management: Lead multi-disciplined Advanced Technologies Commercial Real Estate projects, offering tailored solutions to clients.

Client Representation: Act as the primary representative for clients on all aspects of assigned engagements, ensuring exceptional service delivery.

Liaison Role: Bridge communication and workflow between the company's departments, third-party partners, and clients for seamless service integration.

Project Delivery: Oversee and be accountable for the successful completion and delivery of projects, meeting client expectations and requirements.

Cross-Business Collaboration: Work in tandem with the Project & Development Services leadership team to foster cross-business collaboration, focusing on the best interests of clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Professionalism and Integrity: Uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity, aiming for win-win solutions while considering the interests of Cushman & Wakefield, stakeholders, and the broader community.

METRICS
  • Ability to lead the sourcing, pitching, and securing of new business and projects.
  • Extensive experience in leading projects within, Mission Critical, and Advanced Technologies Sectors.
  • Proven track record in managing complex commercial Real Estate projects.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to act as a liaison across various departments and external partners.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, and innovative problem-solving
  • Demonstrates subject matter expertise in the development and completion aforementioned project types.
  • Acts as the trusted business advisor and strategic partner by the clients both internally and externally.


BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science or Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering disciplines. Advanced degrees are desirable.
  • 5 to 10+ years of Design and Construction industry experience in the aforementioned fields.
  • 7+ years of Commercial Real Estate Project Management experience with related experience in product development, launch, business process optimization, regulatory submission and/or regulatory compliance, and/or quality assurance.
  • Proven track record with delivering complex commercial Real Estate and Design/Construction projects. Projects include Ground Up and Build-To-Suit projects, re-positioning projects, renovations and repurposing projects, and other complex development projects.
  • Experience with providing advanced projects controls solutions, including P3/Primavera and Cost and Budget Estimating solutions.
  • Expertise with municipalities, economic development authorities, utility companies, and familiarity with zoning and entitlements processes, and dealings with complex land use issues.
  • PMP and LEED Certificates preferred.
  • Knowledge and application of a disciplined Project Management process (Six Sigma desirable).
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects varying in size including strategic planning, demolition, new Construction and interior fit out, and/or Project controls solutions.


COMPETENCIES
  • Extraordinary acumen for Business Development and Revenue Generation


  • Complex Problem Solving, Functional and Business Strategy
  • Develops new and unique ways to improve operations and processes that bring value
  • Positively influences others to achieve results
  • Leadership/ Managerial Courage
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels
  • Understands ethical behavior and business practices.
  • Works cooperatively and effectively within matrix reporting environment
  • Communicates effectively and timely using appropriate and effective communications tools and techniques
  • Operates across multiple service lines and/or regions
  • Financial Accountability


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: $ 140,250.00 - $165,000.00

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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