Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance programs

Disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Manager in Austin, TX to oversee full-service project management and construction management for client accounts. You will coordinate with senior PMs, owners, managers, and consultants to drive budgets, schedules, reporting, and procurement through all project phases.

The role requires a B.S. in a related field and at least five years of PM/CM experience, with three years in leadership. Competitive benefits and pay reflect market rates.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar industry preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ related project management or construction management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in position of accountability.
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience, in a project management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines for each project phase.
• Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients and teams.
• Assist in the RFP process, review proposals, and participate in contracting.
• Review invoices, pay applications, change orders and add services requests.
• Prepare agendas and meeting minutes; ensure CW policies and client terms are followed.
• Support marketing of services and pursue new project awards.
• Coordinate with CW colleagues to meet quality, service, cost and profit goals.
• Raise issues for review and obtain approvals for potential changes or expenditures.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication proficiency

Relationship management

Leadership

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

Job Title Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary The Project Manager provides full services project management experience to designated projects and assignments for client accounts through interaction with Cushman & Wakefield (CW) colleagues as well as owners, managers, consultants, vendors, building and/or facility management teams and other members of extended project teams. The Project Manager monitors and coordinates the execution of the various services, processes and execution relating to client contracted agreements for project and construction management. These services may apply to full-service agreements managing project teams through various phases of each project. Phases managed may include site due diligence, preliminary budgets and scheduling, feasibility studies, test fits, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, FF&E and close out documentation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The Project Manager will team with CW’s Senior Project Managers and/or CW Market Lead as applicable for each assignment on delivering the following:

• 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 established, communications and tracked throughout the course of the assignment.
• Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing review summaries for clients, property/facility management team, and project team (as applicable) at conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases of project.
• Assist in the RFP process, review of proposals, make recommendation for selection, participate in the the contracting process, oversight of consultants and construction teams.
• Review invoices, pay applications, requisitions, change orders and add services requests associated with the project, summarize and make recommendations to the client and property management on costs and impacts.
• Prepare and publish agendas and meeting minutes.
• Review and adhere to CW policy, CW client agreements, as well as applicable corporate, building, and client policies, lease terms, work letters and procedures.
• Support the marketing of services to clients as requested and participate in pursuing new project awards as part of the CW team.
• Coordinate with CW Colleagues, and the full project team in understanding and achieving goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and target profit.
• Report and, make recommendations to CW Market Lead, concerns related to delays and/or risks observed which may impact CW and/or our clients in achieving established goals for each project.
• Raise issues for review and obtain reviews/approvals from the appropriate members of CW management regarding potential changes or actions that may require additional CW or client expenditures in excess of approved schedule, budget and fees.
• Be aware of, monitor and adhere to applicable governing regulations, codes, safety regulations, PPE, inspections, etc.
• Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance.
• Consistently demonstrate the initiative to improve skills and work knowledge.

Key Competencies

• Professional Service Focus
• Client Facing Experience
• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Relationship Management
• Project Team Collaboration
• Self-Directed / Leadership Skills
• Technical Proficiency Reporting & Documentation Accuracy
• Consulting Proficiency
• Organization & Time Management skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar industry preferred

Important Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ related project management or construction management. Minimum of 5 years’ project management experience required. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in position of accountability. Minimum of 3 years’ of supervisory experience, in a project management capacity.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance programs
• Disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

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.

Compensation

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: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00

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. 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.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com