Job Title

Sr. Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for establishing and directing construction related programs and services supporting client lines of business. Further, the Senior Project Manager will oversee project implementation and execution through completion of construction when self-delivered and in cases when services are delivered by local market project management teams. This position will collaborate with Client and C&W Senior Leadership in the establishment and refinement of best practices, standards, and excellence in service related to overall program delivery.

Job Description

Key Position Responsibilities:

Ability to develop strong relationships with key Client Stakeholders across multiple lines of business.Partner with account leadership to stand up programs to support construction and facilities related account scope.Partner with and support transaction management during portfolio evaluation, site selection and transaction phases.Proven experience developing near term and long range capital plans.Demonstrated experience delivering best in class services for multi service line accounts.

Essential Job Duties:

Financial management of program/project(s): establish and manage project budgets, maintain monthly forecasts, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client.Develop a detailed project budget(s) based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.Develop and maintain the Master Project Program Schedule; actively track each aspect of the project performance against schedules and critical path.Prepare various RFQ’s and/or RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.Guide the client and team through the design implementation process along with short to medium term planning.Facilitate a kick-off project meeting with internal staff, design team, client, and key stakeholders to ensure responsibilities are communicated and understood by all involved/concerned with the project.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.Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources.Negotiate contracts and performance management with selected contracted vendors, consultants, etc..Extensive interface with client stakeholders, facility managers and vendors.Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, reputational, errors and omissions, etc.) to account leadership.

Education/Experience/Training:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.10 or more years of related experience.Previous experience leading direct reports.Advanced project management skills with demonstrated understanding of project management business.Ability to support and/or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested.Experience 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.

Desired/Experience/Training:

Experience working in a fast paced, multi-disciplined team focused on constant improvement.Experience with warehouse/distribution facility construction, renovation, and decommissioning.Experience supporting retail store rollout programs, branding programs and other volume-based program initiatives.Proficiency in property condition assessments, capital planning and long-range portfolio planning.Proficiency in supporting transaction management teams from site identification through final lease/purchase agreement.Automotive industry experience preferred – warehouse, supply chain, retail.Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders across the organization.

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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