Head of Projects - Talent Community

CBRE Group, Inc.; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Head of Projects to lead a team delivering advanced management services in line with strategic objectives.

The role sits within the Project Management function, overseeing projects from initiation through completion. You will supervise staff, manage procurement and contracts, coordinate cross-functional work, and ensure financial performance while aligning with CBRE’s standards and values.

Qualifications

• Requires 5–8 years of relevant experience; degree preferred.
• LEED AP, PMP, and CCM designations preferred.
• Ability to lead staff development, performance reviews, and retention.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees, including training and evaluations.
• Coordinate daily activities, set work schedules, assign tasks, and monitor deadlines.
• Oversee all phases of project management: procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, and execution.
• Ensure procurement, negotiation, execution, and closeout are accurate and compliant.
• Monitor billing, AR, expenses, staffing, and full P&L to EBITDA.
• Work cross-functionally with other business lines to meet objectives.
• Identify complex project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Apply broad business knowledge to improve methods and standards.
• Lead by example and model CBRE RI SE values.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

General contracting

Budgeting

Coaching & mentoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

LEED AP

PMP

CCM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Management, Construction, Facilities Management, Project Management

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Cleveland - Ohio - United States of America, Columbus - Ohio - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Detroit - Michigan - United States of America, Houston - Texas - United States of America, Milwaukee - Wisconsin - United States of America, Minneapolis - Minnesota - United States of America, Saint Louis - Missouri - United States of America, San Antonio - Texas - United States of America

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About the Role:

As a CBRE Head of Projects, you’ll manage a team responsible for providing advanced management services to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Oversee all phases of project management including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, and execution.
• Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Monitor billing, accounts receivable collection, expense monitoring and control, staffing, and full P&L to EBITDA.
• Work cross-functionally with other business lines to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
• Identify complex project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.
• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.
• Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within the job discipline.

What You’ll Need:

• General Contracting experience needed
• 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. LEED AP, PMP, and CCM designations preferred.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE has 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.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

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