Project Manager

Jerseydigs; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services leader, seeks a professional project manager to oversee client-site projects, campus and facilities with focus on tenant improvements. You will coordinate with account managers, build management teams and clients, prepare budgets, schedules, reports, and supervise consultants and construction teams to ensure objectives are met.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering/construction project accountability and PM leadership, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years directly related experience in engineering/construction project accountability.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a project management capacity, especially leading, motivating and developing employees.
• Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects preferred.

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.
• Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, property/facility management team, and project team at conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases.
• 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.

Skills

Client Focus

Communication Proficiency

Relationship Management

Leadership

Multi-Tasking

Technical Proficiency

Consultation

Organization Skills

Time Management

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture

Job description

Job Description 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

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

Compensation & 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: $136,000.00 – $160,000.00.

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.