Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Project & Development Services to lead client projects on campuses and facilities from concept through construction.

You will prepare budgets and schedules, coordinate reports and reviews, manage consultants and contractors, oversee requisitions and change orders, and ensure compliance with codes and policies while developing teams and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience required.
• Minimum 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.
• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture.

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 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

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 TitleProject Manager, Project & Development ServicesJob Description SummaryProvides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities.Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare 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 timesPrepare 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 projectAssist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each projectReview requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client and property management on costs and impactsSupport the marketing of services to clients as requestedAdhere to corporate, building, and client policies and proceduresCooperate with other building/facility personnel to achieve goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profitReport to immediate supervisor major problems and findings and results achieved with recommendationsAdvise 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 budgetAdhere 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 performanceStrive constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keep up to date in the field of specializationKEY COMPETENCIESClient FocusCommunication Proficiency (oral and written)Relationship ManagementLeadershipMulti-TaskingTechnical ProficiencyConsultationOrganization SkillsTime ManagementIMPORTANT EDUCATIONB.S. Degree in Engineering, ArchitectureIMPORTANT EXPERIENCEMinimum of 5 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability roleMinimum of 5 years project management experience requiredMinimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity especially experience in leading, motivating, and developing employeesHands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects preferredCushman & 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: $ 119,000.00 - $140,000.00Cushman & 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.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”