Senior Construction Project Leader

Cushman & Wakefield; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Project & Development Services in Orlando to oversee project implementation through construction completion. The role supports the Market Lead in refining best practices and driving excellence across projects.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, master scheduling, RFQ/RFP preparation, and guiding design through to construct, with extensive client and vendor interfacing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Advanced project management skills with demonstrated understanding of project management business.
• Ability to support and/or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested.
• Experience in client relations, client management, contract negotiations, and consulting skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate analyzed data to client and project team to achieve project goals.
• Strong working knowledge of architectural/engineering drawings and construction concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Financial management of project: establish and manage project budgets, maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client.
• Develop a detailed project budget based on historical and market data and clearly defined set of budget assumptions.
• Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule; actively track each aspect of the project performance against schedules and critical path.
• Prepare RFQs and/or RFPs for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.
• Guide the client and team through the design implementation process and short- to medium-term planning.
• Facilitate a project kick-off meeting with internal staff, design team, client and key stakeholders.
• Management of due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, budget, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post-construction services.
• Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources.
• Negotiate contracts and performance management with contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Extensive interface with client staff, property managers and vendors.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.

Skills

Budgeting

Schedule management

Client relations

Contract negotiations

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Project & Development Services in Orlando to oversee project implementation through construction completion. The role supports the Market Lead in refining best practices and driving excellence across projects.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, master scheduling, RFQ/RFP preparation, and guiding design through to construct, with extensive client and vendor interfacing.