Senior Construction Project Leader & Team Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; United States; On-site; USD 149,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Construction Project Manager - Team Lead to drive leadership, delivery, and client success across a portfolio of projects. You will oversee Project Managers, enforce governance, and ensure alignment with financial goals and schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in construction or PM roles, 5+ years leading teams, and strong capabilities in project controls, forecasting, risk management, and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Certification such as PMP/CCM/DBIA or similar preferred.
• 10+ years of construction management or project management experience.
• 5+ years leading project management teams and large-scale programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for multiple construction projects.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability standards across the PM team.
• Conduct regular project reviews, coaching sessions, and performance evaluations.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Support workforce planning and talent development.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project controls

Forecasting & analytics

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & CPM

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Risk management

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related)

PMP/CCM/DBIA or similar certification preferred

Tools

Construction management software

Project management systems

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Construction Project Manager - Team Lead to drive leadership, delivery, and client success across a portfolio of projects. You will oversee Project Managers, enforce governance, and ensure alignment with financial goals and schedules.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in construction or PM roles, 5+ years leading teams, and strong capabilities in project controls, forecasting, risk management, and KPI reporting.