Project Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Management Lead in Houston to direct support for project management operations from initiation to completion.

You will oversee adherence to project policies, manage the project tracking system and job cost accounting, and respond to escalated inquiries while guiding teams through close-out procedures. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience, strong MS Office skills, and exceptional organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit reporting on key performance indicators.
• Create project policies and directives within the operations manual.
• Serve as subject matter expert of the internet-based project tracking system and job cost accounting system.
• Respond to internal and external escalated inquiries about performance reports and project tracking data.
• Assist project management teams with implementation and monitoring of complex administrative practices and policies.
• Assist project team with project close-out procedures.
• Lead by example and ensure team objectives align with customer objectives.

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Project Management Lead, you will direct the support provided to project management operations, administration, and management for projects from start through completion.

This job is a part of the Project Management functional area that manages projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do:

• Audit reporting on key performance indicators.
• Create project policies and directives within the operations manual.
• Function as the subject matter expert of the internet-based project tracking system, project websites, and job cost accounting system.
• Respond to internal and external escalated customer inquiries about performance reports and project tracking system data.
• Assist project management teams with the implementation and monitoring of the adherence to complex project administrative practices and policies.
• Assist project team in project close‑out procedures.
• Serve as project team point of contact to the D&T department on tracking desktop hardware and software issues.
• Train new administrative assistants and temporary employees on project policies and administration.
• Resolve complex problems and identify appropriate approaches to existing solutions to accomplish team objectives.
• May establish new techniques to ensure the team is able to meet its objectives.
• Has a direct impact on the team objectives as well as the objectives of related teams.
• Ensure personal and team outcomes have a positive impact on customer objectives.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Guide team through the application of basic knowledge of practices and procedures. Work to build consensus.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of job‑related experience. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function and basic knowledge of related job functions required.
• Requires the ability to explain complex concepts or sensitive information.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills with a master-level inquisitive mindset.
• Exceptional math skills. Ability to calculate sophisticated figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.