Senior Project Manager - NYC

CBRE; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; 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 high-end commercial real estate projects for our New York City advisory business. The role is hybrid and requires reporting to client offices or project sites as needed.

You will manage projects from initiation to completion and collaborate with multi-discipline teams to meet client objectives. The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years of relevant experience, proficiency with MS Office and MS Project, and a track record of delivering complex projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with MS Project or similar project management software
• Proven track record of leading multiple projects in varying stages
• Strong interpersonal skills and inquisitive mindset

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of project management for multiple real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout
• Work directly with clients to prepare project scope, resources, cost estimates and budgets
• Define delivery resources, conduct RFPs, evaluate bids and recommend resources to clients
• Facilitate development of a charter and integrated timeline
• Ensure schedules are followed and issues are addressed or escalated
• Lead regular status meetings and guide project teams through execution and completion
• Collaborate to develop solutions and improve methods for department objectives
• Demonstrate expertise and coach others across CBRE RISE values

Skills

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Project leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

The Senior Project Manager provides consulting services for our New York City, NY market accounts to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives. The Senior Project Manager will lead high-end commercial real estate projects for various clients for the New York City advisory business.

This is a hybrid role, the selected candidate will be required to report to the clients' offices or project offices as dictated by client's needs and project requirements.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

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.
• 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.
• Facilitate the development of a charter and integrated timeline.
• Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or raised.
• 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 subject area and in-depth knowledge of other job fields within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

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 preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Prior experience working with commercial high-end interior projects, dry labs, data centers, mission critical, heavy MEP, and demanding clients is strongly desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience with MS Project or similar project management software.
• Proven track record of leading multiple projects in varying stages simultaneously and the ability to deliver under pressure in fast-paced environments is preferred.
• Interpersonal skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

Disclaimer:

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.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $180,000 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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