Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in New York, NY is seeking a Project Manager for Project & Development Services to lead the design and planning of facilities projects across mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial and architectural disciplines.

You will drive project scope, schedules, budgets and drawings development, coordinate with owners, design teams and contractors, and ensure successful initiation through close of each project while mentoring junior staff and maintaining rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of project management experience in construction/real estate.
• Experience in client relations, management and consulting.
• Autonomously able to manage a complete project from onset through completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist group direction and establish processes, methods and systems.
• Proactively manages project-related issues and develops scope and schedule.
• Develop master project budgets, timelines and drawings for clients and teams.
• Coordinate vendor RFQs and RFPs, review change orders and invoices.
• Maintain progress updates with building management and clients.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical Skills

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field

5+ years of related experience

Job description

Job Title

Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful design and planning of facilities projects, including mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, and architectural applications; and for the associated administrative and budgetary control responsibilities; and for the planning, organizing, coordination of resources, implementing, directing, and control of these projects. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving. Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.

Job Description Essential Job Duties

Assists with group direction through performance of routine tasks and activities and establishes processes, methods and systems. Proactively manages project-related issues on an account or assigned project as necessary for each project. Develop scope and schedule project reports and manage the development of drawings for clients, property/facility management team, design and development and constructions phases for assigned project. Ensure success in initiation, planning, execution, and close of all projects against agreed targets. Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards for work performance along with maintaining accurate and consistent electronic files. Prepare agendas and meeting materials, lead meetings, 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. Support the project implementation and execution through completion of construction. Works with owner team on operational readiness plans. Advise and obtain necessary approvals from management of potential organizational changes, actions requiring additional commitments and the need for expenditures in excess of approved budget. Coordinate and track all vendor RFQ’s and RFP’s. Proactively manage project-related risks and issues. Review all change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client, all project financial information and management of services to clients as requested. Keep building management apprised of progress at all times.

Education/Experience/Training

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. 5 or more years of related experience. Solid project management skills along with demonstrated understanding of project management business. Experience in client relations, client management and consulting. Autonomously able to manage a complete project from onset through completion. Read and understand construction specifications and blueprints. Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings. Prepare and track master project budgets. Highly organized with the ability to identify and manage multiple priorities at once. Understanding of technical requirements for various project types. Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences or high tech manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Competencies

Problem Solving, Leads Projects or Project Components, Provides guidance to junior staff, Analysis, Reporting

Benefits and Compensation

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: $ 114,750.00 - $135,000.00

Equal Opportunity Statement & ADA Accommodations

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.

INCO

“Cushman & Wakefield”

About 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