Construction Project Manager- Tenant Improvements and Infrastructure Projects

CBRE; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a T&T Construction Project Manager to oversee multiple construction projects for small to medium-sized clients. The role focuses on light industrial and commercial construction with a hybrid onsite requirement of 3-4 days per week.

The position emphasizes budgeting, risk assessment, and coordination with the Cost Advisory group, with a senior-level expectation of 5–8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 5–8 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mentality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor progress and ensure work aligns with drawings and specifications.
• Review documentation including contractor cost payments, budget status, and subcontracts.
• Prepare Project Status and Construction Risk Assessment reports and review construction funds releases.
• Evaluate the Developer’s direct and indirect cost budgets; coordinate with Cost Advisory for estimates and take-offs.
• Comment on terms of construction agreements and ensure qualifications statements for contractor and architect are up to date.
• Oversee construction and disbursement schedules including zoning approvals and permits.
• Apply standard principles to complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across related teams.
• Lead by example with CBRE RISE values and build consensus across stakeholders.

Skills

Judgment analysis

MS Office

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE T&T Construction Project Manager, you\'ll oversee a team responsible for multiple construction projects for small to medium-sized clients.

As a CBRE T&T Construction Project Manager, you\'ll oversee a team responsible for multiple construction projects for small to medium-sized clients.

This job is part of the Construction Management function. They are responsible for ensuring all deliverables of construction projects are completed on time. This position will focus on light industrial and commercial construction.

This is a hybrid role that will require you to be onsite 3-4x per week.

What You\’ll Do

• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction. Review the status of work completed during the period covered and confirm work is aligned with the approved drawings and specifications.


• Review all documentation including contractors’ direct cost payment requisitions, budget status, and subcontracts.


• Prepare Project Status and Construction Risk Assessment report. Seek approval for the release of construction funds. Review contract drawings, specifications, and opine for completeness and general compliance with standard processes.


• Evaluate the Developer’s direct and indirect cost budget. Coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates and spot quantity take-offs.


• Make relevant comments on the terms of construction agreements. This includes subcontracts, architectural, engineering design, and building loan agreements. Ensure the Contractor and Architect’s qualification statements are up to date.


• Oversee construction and disbursement schedules. This includes zoning approvals, certified surveys, and building permits.


• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.


• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job field and broad understanding of several job subject areas within the function.


• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.


• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.

What You\’ll Need

• Bachelor\'s Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.


• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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.

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