Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls

CBRE; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

CBRE, a leading global real estate services firm, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead office infrastructure construction projects onsite and regionally, focusing on MEP upgrades and BMS automation in occupied smart buildings.

The role acts as Owner’s Representative across initiation to closeout, with a hybrid schedule and about 20% regional travel. You will coordinate with clients and senior leaders, coach other PMs, and drive on-time delivery within budget while upholding CBRE RISE values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience; combination of experience and education considered.
• PE, LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• Owner’s Representative experience for Class A financial or professional services client; infrastructure/MEP experience required; strong BMS knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of PM Web or similar software.
• Strong track record with senior leadership and ability to lead delivery resources; fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of project management for multiple real estate projects from initiation through closeout.
• Work with clients to prepare scope, budgets, work plans, schedules, QC, and risk.
• Report project status to PM Director and leaders.
• Coach other Project Managers to build expertise across the function.
• Define resources, conduct RFPs, bid evaluations, and recommend resources.
• Ensure schedules stay on track; resolve or escalate issues.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and drive collaboration across teams.
• Develop solutions and guide teams through implementation and completion.
• Model CBRE RISE values and lead by example in a multi-discipline setting.

Skills

Owner’s Representative experience

BMS/building automation knowledge

Senior leadership collaboration

Project delivery leadership

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PM Web or similar project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the role

The Senior Project Manager provides consulting services to our financial services client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives. The Sr. Project Manager will lead office infrastructure construction projects onsite and regionally. Projects consist of MEP upgrades and installations in client smart building occupied offices with an emphasis on BMS (Building Management Systems) automation controls.

This job is part of the Project Management function serving as Owner’s Representative responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion. Role offers a hybrid schedule onsite with approximately 20% out of town travel regionally.

What you’ll do

Manage all areas of project management for multiple real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & landmarks, quality control, and risk identification.

Project reporting to Project Management Director and other business leaders

Management and coaching other Project Managers to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.

Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct complex requests for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.

Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or advanced.

Facilitate regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects.

Collaborate to develop solutions and guide the project team through implementation and completion.

Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.

Showcase expertise in own job field and in-depth knowledge of other job subject areas within the organization function.

Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.

Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.

What you’ll need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. PE, LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred

• Owner’s Representative experience for Class A financial or professional services client and infrastructure/MEP experience required. Strong knowledge of BMS controls, building automation, and smart buildings desired.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of PM Web or similar project management software.

• Solid track record of working with senior leadership in a strategic capacity and the ability to lead delivery resources projects is required.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment while leading multiple projects and/or programs in varying stages.

Why CBRE?

• FORTUNE 500 #126

• FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list!

• Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!

• This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Vision Insurance

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

CBRE - Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $135,000.00 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $155,000.00 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

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