Project Manager

CBRE; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Project Manager for an on‑site role in North Reading, MA. You will lead projects through planning, development, and closeout, coordinating with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to meet time and budget goals.

Role requires strong facilities knowledge and experience with manufacturing or industrial projects, plus proficient use of MS Project and MS Office. A valid driver's license and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management or similar field preferred or 10+ years PM experience
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in industrial or manufacturing projects
• Valid driver's license with clean record (or with restrictions as allowed)

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate project lifecycle from planning to post‑project support.
• Coordinate with owner, construction manager, architect, subcontractors, CBRE personnel on quality and schedule.
• Maintain project budget and prepare change orders for additional work.
• Create and maintain project schedules using MS Project, Excel or cloud tools.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines.
• Read and interpret construction documents and risk mitigation plans.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure quality, safety, and drawings/spec compliance.

Skills

Facilities knowledge

Project coordination

Budget management

Time management

Scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM or Construction Mgmt

Minimum 10 years PM experience

Tools

MS Project

Asana

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager – On Site – North Reading, MA

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE.

Read on to learn more!

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the project lifecycle from planning stage through transition to post project support with focus on working within predetermined estimates and timelines. To control the flow of information on each project to ensure the owner, construction manager, architect, subcontractors and CBRE company personnel understand the quality and schedule requirements of the project. This position is for a fulfillment/ manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Strongfacilitiesknowledge, especially in chillers, building systems, and maintenance improvements.
• Manages the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in the implementation of Building Systems and Technology upgrades, retrofits,and new installation projects.
• Maintains project budget andpreparechange orders throughout project when necessary for anyadditionalwork.
• Creates andmaintainsproject scheduleutilizingMS Project, Excel, or othercloud basedscheduling tools.
• Interfaces directly with clients & stakeholders to define project requirements. Prepares project plans, project delivery resource requirements, work plan scheduleand milestones.
• Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to moderately complex construction documents, including but not limited to:agreements/contracts, project charters, bid specifications and construction drawings, quality control, risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with drawings/specs.

What You’llNeed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide efficient,timely,reliableand courteous service toclient.
• Ability to prioritize tasks andto delegatethem when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in productionof precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Capability to manage several projects of different scale simultaneously
• Must possess knowledge of MS Office suite and MS Project.
• Knowledge of computer software applicationssuch as ASANA, orability to quickly learn.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan and supervise assignments of lower-level employees.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management or any similartype of Bachelor's degree programpreferred OR Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Construction Project Management
• Minimum 4 years of related experience and/or trainingwith specific experience in industrial or manufacturing projects preferred.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record for applicable vehicles, without restrictions, or limiting conditions. (Corrective lenses permitted)

CBRE Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• Disability benefit program
• 401k company matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid parental leave

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why CBRE?

We invest in our employees’ development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training.We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Project Manager position is $110,000 annually or [ $52.80 per hour], and the maximum salary for the Project Manager position is $130,000 annually or [$62.50 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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.

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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)