Senior Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 162,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Retirement savings plans (401k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in New York City is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee project setup, execution, and completion for complex facilities and client accounts. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, budgets and schedules, and partner with P&P leadership to implement best practices across projects and clients.

The role emphasizes client relations, risk management, and coordination with design, construction, and facilities teams to deliver high quality results and to protect

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in project management, leading and developing staff; 10+ years or more is a bonus.
• Experience in construction industry, client relations, contract negotiations and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to project strategy and executes within the business unit and for client.
• Manages project costs, schedule, risks and scope; develops charter and execution plan.
• Lead and schedule meetings; prepare agendas; maintain master budgets and timelines across project phases.
• Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawings for clients and management at all phases.
• Assist in selection and oversight of consultants and construction teams.
• Coordinate integration with other Cushman & Wakefield components as needed.
• Review requisitions, change orders and invoices; advise on budgeting and approvals.
• Participate in marketing and presentation of services to clients.
• Organize resources within the office/department; may supervise Project Managers, Space Planners, CAD Operators.
• Provide all documentation and reports to client and management.

Skills

Client focus

Leadership

Complex analysis

Problem solving

Functional strategy

Technical proficiency

Consultation

Job description

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project setup, implementation and execution through completion of construction and/or qualification. Will assist Programs & Projects (P&P) Market Leader and Senior Leadership in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards and excellence, while informing the Manager and/or Market Lead of all projects, internal and client issues affecting the perception and reputation of Cushman & Wakefield. Will provide project management experience to designated projects and assignments for a particular client account, property portfolio, or large facility/complex through interaction with the client, property or facility management team, and project management staff.

Essential Responsibilities

• Contributes to the project strategy development with Directors and executes within business unit of C&W and client.
• Manages overall project costs, schedule, risks and scope execution and develops project charter and execution plan.
• Lead and schedule meetings, 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.
• Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, Account/Portfolio Manager, and property/facility management team at all project phases including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases.
• Assist in the selection and contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project.
• If appropriate/applicable, integrate the impact of other Project Management and C&W components, including brokerage (work letter development), building operations, M.E.P., etc. as they relate to each project and project phase.
• Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with the project; advise and counsel the Account/Portfolio Manager and building/facility management team.
• Directly participate in the marketing and presentation of services to clients.
• Organizes people and resources along with operating within office or department.
• May supervise and manage the performance, development, work quality, reporting, and activities of Project Managers, Space Planners, and CAD Operators.
• Provide all necessary documentation and reports to the client and building/facility management team.
• Cooperate with other building/facility personnel to achieve corporate goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profit.
• Report to the Account/Portfolio Manager and senior building/facility manager regarding major problems and findings and results achieved along with specific, complete, and comprehensive recommendations.
• Provide the appropriate documentation and obtain the approvals necessary in advance of making organizational changes, actions planned, implying commitments, and expenditures in excess of approved budget.
• May be required to establish goals and objectives with timetables for the organizational unit and sub-units supervised.
• May be required to select and hire subordinates; delegate to each necessary authority and responsibility for performance of assigned functions.
• May be required to train, develop, motivate and discipline subordinates as necessary to meet established goals; review and appraise their work performance.
• Implement government laws and regulations and adheres to established rulings of government authorities.

Key Competencies

• Client Focus - Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.
• Leadership – may lead project teams and manage staff.
• Complex Analysis and Problem Solving.
• Functional Strategy.
• Technical Proficiency.
• Consultation.

Important Experience

• Minimum of 7 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity especially experience in leading, motivating, and developing employees; upwards of 10 years or more or related experience a bonus.
• Experience within the construction industry required.
• History in client relations, client management, contract negotiations and consulting skills.

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced project management skills with demonstrated understanding of project management business.
• Ability to support and/or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate analyzed data to client and project team to achieve project goals.

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: $ 161,500.00 - $190,000.00

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.

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