Principal, Project Management

Cresa Vancouver; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cresa Vancouver is seeking a Principal of Project Management in New York to lead commercial construction projects. This role requires exemplary client relations skills, a positive attitude, and teamwork, along with extensive experience in managing complex projects and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience desired.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with drawings and specification review.

Responsibilities

• Assist with understanding client goals and expectations.
• Manage interactions and relationships during project.
• Prepare status updates and progress reports.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s in construction management, Engineering, Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Cresa is seeking a Principal of Project Management to lead Cresa-managed commercial space finish-out, ground-up construction and land development. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a thorough level of commercial construction/architecture management experience, exemplary client relation skills, and most importantly, a positive, proactive and team-focused attitude!

Responsibilities

• Assist with full understanding of client goals and expectations, project scope, and resources that will be required.
• Assist brokers and clients during the real estate process to analyze solutions and make recommendations.
• Create and deliver presentations on project goals and plans.
• Manage client interaction and develop positive relationships for a smooth design and construction process.
• Work with users on project priority, scope and delivery; reviewing complex data to define and assign project tasks to team members.
• Obtain and negotiate proposals for services including design, construction, furniture, cabling, security, relocation and other project vendors.
• Prepare status updates and progress reports for client and management.
• Provide timely updates at all stages of the project.
• Assist with business development as brand manager for the Project Management business unit

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s in construction management, Engineering, Interior Design or Architecture.
• 5+ years of related experience is desired. Real Estate industry experience is a plus.
• Team player who possesses a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Ability to bring all parties together with excellent communication skills, working with the project team including the client, construction manager, client vendors, landlords, administrative staff and design team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with drawings, specification review and implementation.
• Ability to multitask on various projects.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Occasional travel may be required for out-of-town projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Programs such as Word, Excel, Project.
• Multi-site account experience is a plus

Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.