MSI Project Manager (BMS)

CBRE; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee Master Systems Integration activities across EMEA. This role is vital for ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high client satisfaction. You will be the key liaison between various stakeholders, including clients and technical teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. The position offers a unique opportunity to travel across Europe, contributing to innovative building automation projects. If you are passionate about project management and building systems, this role could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• Experience in project/program management with a focus on building automation.
• Knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage MSI activities and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Lead stakeholder meetings and document important actions and decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and support for BMS projects across EMEA.

Skills

Project Management

Building Automation Systems

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

HVAC Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Niagara Control Systems

Job description

MSI Project Manager (BMS)

Job ID: 210102

Posted: 10-Mar-2025

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance, Project Management

Location(s): Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Derby, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Southampton, Stoke-on-Trent

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the project management of Master Systems Integration (MSI) activities as part of Building Automation projects across EMEA. This role is responsible for allocation of engineering resources and ensuring MSI projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with client expectations. This person will be the single point-of-contact for BMS vendor partners, CBRE PMO colleagues and a representative of the CBRE Engineering Team through the duration of the MSI project.

The role requires establishing partnerships with clients, construction managers, general contractors, BMS vendor partners and site-based technical staff to maintain and grow the business.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Organizing, attending and leading stakeholder meetings
• Work with client stakeholder groups across North America & EMEA to provide weekly reporting
• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings
• Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings
• Ensuring project deadlines are met and supporting the CBRE in-country project managers to enable them to succeed with their projects
• Providing procedural as well as technical guidance to project stakeholders executing BMS projects across EMEA. The support may require both remote as well as on-site visits to these projects, including European travel
• Contribute to project portfolio reports
• Mentor and train team members to support team development
• Develop and implement improved project management strategies
• Ensure projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project
• Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable
• Serve as liaison between CBRE|ESI Engineering Team, on-site technical teams, and other project stakeholders
• Support Client’s wider sustainability and corporate social responsibility objectives
• Create a win-win situation to solve client problems while growing the CBRE business
• Ensure SLAs compliance, especially for key KPIs such as project schedule and finance
• Manage internal financial reporting
• Achieving/exceeding financial goals
• Accountable for escalation management, both internal and client facing
• Ensure MSI projects are delivered on time and on budget

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION:

• Experience in Project/Program Management
• Experience of building services and control systems is required
• Available to travel across Europe as needed to support the program. Average 10-15% travel expectation but may increase from time to time
• Understanding of mechanical, HVAC and electrical building systems, building automation systems, intelligent building systems is preferred.
• Experience in Niagara based control systems is required
• Building automation system design experience required