Senior Project Manager

Newmark; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction-focused projects from scope definition through closeout. You will guide budgets, schedules and stakeholder alignment while coordinating cross-functional teams across disciplines.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory comprehension, and proficiency with standard desktop software and scheduling tools. Equal opportunity employer; comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical area of study – preferably in Construction, Engineering or Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years related project management experience. Construction management experience required.
• Industry related licenses or certificates – LEED AP and/or PMP preferred.
• Knowledge and extensive work experience in the field of Project Management and/or Construction Management.
• Understanding and knowledge of necessary regulations, in the areas in which work is being performed, to ensure compliance.
• Must be able to lead and communicate, in writing and orally, effectively within all organizational levels.
• Must be proficient with business standard desktop software and scheduling tools.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Obtain clear understanding of project scope from end users and client, including high level details before kick-off.
• Guide client on realistic budgets and timeframes based on scope, inputs and market conditions.
• Build and lead a team through all phases of each project per client process and guidelines.
• Engage stakeholders to capture project requirements in scope and timeline.
• Manage project finances, budget approvals, PO releases, track commitments, and invoices.
• Prepare, update and manage project budget cash flow forecasting monthly.
• Review documents in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing domains; provide industry knowledge on materials, installation methods and project controls.
• Review field conditions and provide consultative knowledge based on field conditions.
• Provide project reporting for client and team and adjust schedules as needed.
• Maintain a filing system documenting all project activities per client processes.
• Control OAC meetings, site visits, punch-list walkthroughs and vendor access for oversight.
• Address complex real estate challenges in a timely manner.
• Coordinate project closeout with O&M manuals and as-builts; hand over to planning/archive and leasing teams.
• Document and share lessons learned related to project specifics and client processes.

Skills

Lead and communicate effectively

Scheduling & desktop software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Desktop software

Scheduling tools

Job description

• Obtain clear understanding of project scope from the end users and/or client, including high level details, prior to project kick-off meeting.
• Guide client on realistic budget and timeframe expected for each project based upon scope, stakeholder input and market conditions.
• Build and lead a successful team through all phases of each project in accordance with client’s project process, procedures and guidelines.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to capture project requirements in project scope and timeline.
• Manage financials for each project, including obtaining approvals for the initial and final budgets, release of purchase orders, tracking of existing and expected commitments, and timely approval of invoices.
• Prepare, update and manage the project budget cash flow forecasting on a monthly basis.
• Ability to review documents that are highly specialized in the areas of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing and provide industry knowledge about materials, installation methods, and project controls.
• Ability to review field conditions that are highly specialized in the areas of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, providing consultative knowledge based on field conditions.
• Provide appropriate project reporting for client, project personnel and/or others and modify schedules or plans as required.
• Maintain a filing system that documents all project activities as identified by the client’s process and procedures.
• Control project OAC meetings, site visits, punch-list walkthroughs for construction or furniture, meeting vendors to provide access and oversight.
• Able to comprehend, analyze and effectively respond to sensitive and complex corporate real estate challenges in a timely manner.
• Upon project construction completion, coordinate project closeout by obtaining O&M Manuals and building as-builts, then issue them to planning / archive teams and to leasing team for landlord acceptance and release of TI allowances.
• Document and share lessons learned related to project specifics and client processes as necessary.

Qualifications

SKILLS,EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical area of study – preferably in Construction, Engineering or Architecture
• Minimum 10 years related project management experience. Construction management experience required.
• Industry related licenses or certificates – LEED AP and/or PMP preferred.
• Knowledge and extensive work experience in the field of Project Management and/or Construction Management
• Understanding and knowledge of necessary regulations, in the areas in which work is being performed, to ensure compliance.
• Must be able to lead and communicate, in writing and orally, effectively within all organizational levels.
• Must be proficient with business standard desktop software and scheduling tools.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Salary: $160,000 - $185,000 annually

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $160,000 to $185,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

WORKING CONDITIONS:Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

NOTE:The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark . Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.