Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls

CBRE; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead office infrastructure construction projects, with a focus on MEP upgrades and BMS automation, for a financial services client. The role acts as Owner's Representative from initiation to completion and requires regional travel with a hybrid onsite schedule.

Responsibilities include managing scope, budget, and timelines, coordinating with clients and senior leadership, and mentoring other PMs while applying advanced industry knowledge to achieve

Qualifications

• 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; PM Web or similar project management software.
• Ability to work with senior leadership in a strategic capacity and lead delivery resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of project management for multiple real estate projects.
• Work directly with clients to prepare scope, resources, budgets, schedules, and risk.
• Project reporting to the Project Management Director and leaders.
• Coach other Project Managers to develop expertise across function areas.
• Define resources, conduct RFPs, evaluate bids, and recommend resources.
• Ensure schedules stay on track and issues are resolved or escalated.
• Lead regular status meetings and guide the team to completion.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

PE, LEED AP, PMP, CCM designation(s) preferred

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.