Project Manager - Construction Los Angeles

CBRE Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is looking for a Project Manager in Los Angeles, responsible for managing construction projects from initiation to completion. You will collaborate closely with clients to define project scope, deliverables, and budget while ensuring compliance with company standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree, 5-8 years of experience in project management, and preferred certifications like LEED AP or PMP. Organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in project management.
• LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designations preferred.
• In-depth Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project management tasks for construction projects.
• Collaborate with clients on project scope and requirements.
• Implement project documentation governance.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Construction Planning

Risk Mitigation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing consulting services to an assigned market or client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of TI and ground up construction projects from initiation through completion. This person needs to be based within the Los Angeles area.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all areas of project management for singular construction projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
• Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.
• Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
• Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to achieve goals.
• Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.
• Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans. Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.