Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Southfield, MI seeks a Project Manager to lead construction projects for client sites, campuses and facilities. You will coordinate with account managers, manage budgets and schedules, review drawings, supervise consultants and vendors, and ensure compliance with policies.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in engineering/construction project management, supervisory experience, and proficiency with Procore, MS Office, and Google suites. Tenant improvement experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in construction-related field.
• Minimum 5 years in engineering/construction project accountability.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in PM capacity.
• Hands-on tenant improvement construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read/understand construction specs and blueprints.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google suite, and Procore.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas, budgets and master project timelines to meet objectives.
• Coordinate project reports and drawing reviews across phases.
• Oversee selection and oversight of consultants and construction teams.
• Review requisitions and change orders; discuss costs with client teams.
• Support business development and marketing efforts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with policies, codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with building/facility personnel to meet goals.
• Escalate major issues to management with recommended actions.
• Identify organizational changes and expenditure needs requiring approval.
• Maintain high standards of quality and take proactive maintenance actions.

Skills

Client Focus

Communication Proficiency

Relationship Management

Leadership

Multi-Tasking

Technical Proficiency

Consultation

Organization Skills

Time Management

Education

B.S. Degree in Construction management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent job experience

Tools

Procore Project management

MS Office Suite

Google suite

Job description

Job Title

Project Manager

Job Description Summary

Provides professional project management experience to designated construction 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.

Job Description

• 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
• Other duties as assigned
• Periodic inspection of campus facilities to include proactive identification of areas in need improvement, enhancement, and corrective maintenance.

Competencies

• Client Focus Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Relationship Management
• Leadership
• Multi-Tasking
• Technical Proficiency
• Consultation
• Organization Skills
• Time Management

Education

• B.S. Degree in Construction management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent job experience

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

Additional eligibility qualifications

• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Google suite of programs
• Procore Project management

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

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.

Benefits

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: $ 110,500.00 - $130,000.00

Equal Opportunity

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.

Accommodation

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.

Company Information

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”