East Orange, NJ, 07019, USA
20 hours ago
Project Management Director
Project Management Director Job ID 228738 Posted 11-Jul-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Construction, Project Management Location(s) Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America, East Hartford - Connecticut - United States of America, East Orange - New Jersey - United States of America, Hartford - Connecticut - United States of America, Nashua - New Hampshire - United States of America, Stamford - Connecticut - United States of America, White Plains - New York - United States of America **About the Role:** As a Project Management Director, you’ll act as a player coach, to lead and manage the project management team for a large utilities client regionally based in New England. This Director, and the team will be responsible for facilities project management support services for various ongoing and future projects. This includes development and construction of a large portfolio of facilities-related projects, ranging from site improvements, interior renovations, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) infrastructure improvements, and ground-up construction. While majority of projects are focused on field offices and corporate office campuses, these services may also be required to support clean energy projects, utility infrastructure work, and any other related construction projects on behalf of the client. This is a New England based Hybrid role that will require travel throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire to meet with the client and complete site visits necessary to ensure and achieve the client and the company's strategic business objectives. Our client is committed to safety, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. To properly execute this significant facilities-related construction program, this client requires highly qualified and experienced resources capable of undertaking various project planning, development, and construction oversight services. This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion. **What You’ll Do:** + Direct all phases of the process for small, medium and large-sized projects including, but are not limited to, space planning, budget planning, preconstruction planning, procurement support, project management, project controls, engineering oversight, outage planning, safety administration, financial tracking, commissioning, project close out, and real estate coordination. + Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeouts are accurate, timely, and compliant. + Develop new business growth and maintain existing business relationships. + Maintain full responsibility for the financial performance of market, program, and client accounts. + Identify project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans. + Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers that impact departmental and cross-functional performance. + Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. + Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed. + Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with company values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal. + Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department. + Significantly improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline. + Other duties as assigned. **What You’ll Need:** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. + Bachelor's Degree preferred with 10+ years of professional experience, including corporate real estate, construction project management and large facilities management. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred. + Experience with utility providers or other essential services clients as well as infrastructure knowledge and experience are a plus. + Extensive knowledge of all construction phases, including HVAC, mechanical and electrical and expertise in evaluating all relevant building codes + Ability to oversee multiple projects and manage and lead a team directly responsible for project delivery. + Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred. + Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems. + Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset. + Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. _Disclaimer:_ _Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined._ Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $175,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $215,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. **Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. **Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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