Projects Control Lead

Cushman Wakefield Multifamily; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in London is seeking a Projects Control Lead to oversee project management deliverables, ensuring strong client relationships and effective project execution. This position requires a B.S. Degree in Engineering or Architecture, along with a minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering or construction role. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall development of new project activities.
• Prepare project reports and conduct meetings.
• Advise the client and project team on management.
• Refine Project Management services to meet client requirements.
• Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Client Focus

Leadership

Technical Proficiency

Consultation

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Projects Control Lead

Global Occupier Services - PMO

London

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 52,000 employees in more than 60 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world.

Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Projects Control Lead to join our market-leading PMO function:

We are looking for this person to have strong account leadership experience, to ensure that all Project Management deliverables are met including SLA and KPI requirements. You will assist in defining immediate and long-term client goals concerning amounts and types of office space that are required over time and a strategy for achieving these objectives in a cost-effective manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the overall development of new project activities and the activities of all current projects within an assigned geographic region or specific account. Work closely with the National Director or Account Director with regard to proper staffing, future projects, and maintaining proper client relationships.
• Prepare project reports illustrating conclusions and recommendations and conduct meetings with owners and project team members to resolve issues during the project design development stages. Participate in structuring the selection of the interior architects and other professionals and advise client on final recommendations. Evaluate existing and proposed project sites and facilities with respect to program requirements. Ensure the resolution of programming issues through project completion.
• Advise the client and other members of the project team with respect to base building and interior project management. Evaluate and critique the progress of design development, budget and schedule from a client point of view – recognizing that base building and interiors issues overlap and are part of an integrated system.
• Refine existing Client Solutions Project Management services to meet potential client requirements. Communicate and promote these services to potential clients and to other C&W professionals.
• Observe corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance.
• Strive constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keep up to date in the field of specialization.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve corporate goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profit.
• Report to immediate supervisor(s) major problems and findings and results achieved with recommendations.
• Obtain buy in for organizational changes, team commitments, and expenditures in excess of approved budget.
• Establish goals and objectives with timetables for the organizational unit and sub-units supervised.
• Select subordinates with approval of appropriate supervisors; delegate to each necessary authority and responsibility for performance of assigned functions.
• Train, develop, motivate and discipline subordinates, as necessary, to meet established goals; review and appraise their work performance.
• Implement government laws and regulations and adhere to established rulings of government authorities.
• Maintain portfolio CapEx plan and assist in preparing forward looking Real Estate outlook.
• Schedule internal, external and client resources on a portfolio level.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Client Focus
• Leadership
• Technical Proficiency
• Consultation

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field required, Masters degree preferred.

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 10 years related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role.

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