Construction Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Construction Project Manager to provide professional project management on client sites, campuses, and facilities. You will coordinate with the property or facility management team and interact with client representatives onsite to ensure projects align with contracted agreements for tenant improvements.

Your responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, reporting, contractor oversight, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver renovations,

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant/retail/hospitality or franchise construction projects.
• Proven success delivering remodels/renovations and multi-site programs.
• Experience with equipment replacement and kitchen modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas, budgets, and timelines for each project and keep stakeholders informed.
• Prepare and coordinate project reports and reviews across project phases.
• Assist in selecting and overseeing consultants and construction teams.
• Review requisitions and change orders with client and property management.
• Support marketing of services to clients and ensure compliance with policies.
• Cooperate with building/facility personnel to meet quality, service, cost goals.

Skills

Client Focus

Communication Proficiency

Relationship Management

Leadership

Multi-Tasking

Technical Proficiency

Consultation

Organization Skills

Time Management

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture

Job description

Job Title

Construction Project Manager

Job Description Summary

Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities. Interacts with client representatives onsite, receives direction and coordinates with the property or facility management team. Monitors and coordinates the execution of the various services and processes relating to client contracted agreements for project management and tenant improvements. Works in collaboration with the assigned account manager, building or facility management team, clients, owners and others.

Job Description

PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Restaurant, food service, hospitality, retail, or franchise construction project management experience.

• Proven success delivering:

  • Restaurant remodels and renovations

  • Equipment replacement and installation programs

  • Kitchen modernization initiatives

  • Multi-site construction projects

  • Retail rollout and franchise development programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met. Keep building management apprised of progress at all times
• Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, property/facility management team, and project team (as applicable) at conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases of project
• Assist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project
• Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client and property management on costs and impacts
• Support the marketing of services to clients as requested
• Adhere to corporate, building, and client policies and procedures
• Cooperate with other building/facility personnel to achieve goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profit
• Report to immediate supervisor major problems and findings and results achieved with recommendations
• Advise and obtain the necessary approvals from the appropriate members of management of potential organizational changes, actions that might require additional commitments, and the need for expenditures in excess of approved budget
• Adhere to government laws and regulations and established rulings of government authorities, including building codes, safety regulations, etc.
• 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

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Client Focus
• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Relationship Management
• Leadership
• Multi-Tasking
• Technical Proficiency
• Consultation
• Organization Skills
• Time Management

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture

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: $ 123,250.00 - $145,000.00

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.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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