Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Manager in Chicago to provide professional project management on client-site projects, campus, and facilities. You will coordinate with client representatives, facility teams, and consultants to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include preparing master budgets, schedules, reports, and overseeing construction phases while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Client-focused project management experience with budgets, timelines, and reports.
• Experience coordinating with clients, facilities teams, and consultants.
• Hands-on oversight of tenant improvements and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas, budgets, and timelines for each project phase.
• Keep building management apprised of progress.
• Coordinate project reports and drawings across design and construction stages.
• Oversee consultants and construction teams as needed.
• Review requisitions, change orders, and invoices with stakeholders.
• Support marketing of services to clients and ensure compliance with policies.
• Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Advise management on approvals, expenditures, and organizational changes.

Skills

Client focus

Communication

Relationship management

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Technical proficiency

Consultation

Organization skills

Time management

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture

Job description

Job Title Project Manager

Job Description Summary Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities.

Job Description POSITION 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.

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

• 1. Client Focus
• 2. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• 3. Relationship Management
• 4. Leadership
• 5. Multi-Tasking
• 6. Technical Proficiency
• 7. Consultation
• 8. Organization Skills
• 9. Time Management

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role

Minimum of 5 years project management experience required

Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity especially experience in leading, motivating, and developing employees

Hands‑on experience with tenant improvement construction projects preferred

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 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: $ 127,679.35 - $150,211.00 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.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services. To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.