Senior Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Project & Development Services in the United States. The role leads capital Life Science projects, managing strategy, cost, schedule, risk, and vendor relations across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of experience, strong communication, and advanced PM skills. The position emphasizes leadership, client engagement, and successful project delivery through design, procurement, and construction phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience; life sciences experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, client relations, and negotiations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develops project strategy with Directors and executes within Cushman & Wakefield and the client.
• Manages cost, schedule, risk, and scope execution; develops charter and execution plan.
• Drives scope and contractors to project schedule and cost objectives.
• Organizes people and resources within the office or department.
• Implements plans with construction cost and benefit analysis as required.
• Oversee project implementation through completion of construction; coordinate owner readiness.
• Prepare RFQs and RFPs for vendor/contractor services.
• Review subcontract proposals, pricing, and scoping.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance.
• Develop and own the Master Project Schedule and track progress against critical path.
• Lead client-facing meetings and manage due diligence, design, procurement, and budget.
• May oversee capital improvement programs at multiple sites with local resources.
• Interface with client staff and internal customers.
• Ensure proficiency with PDS technology on assigned projects.
• Inform leadership of issues affecting company reputation.
• Assist senior leadership in establishing best practices.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Vendor management

Life sciences experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration

10+ years of related experience

Life sciences experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Senior Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Job Title

Senior Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project setup, implementation and execution through completion of commission & qualification. This role must be experienced in capital projects as the Senior PM will lead all aspects of Life Science projects and will be expected to be versed in pharmaceutical construction and qualification. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving. Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties

• Contributes to the project strategy development with Directors and executes within business unit of C&W and client.
• Manages overall project cost, schedule, risk, and scope execution and develops project charter and execution plan.
• Drives overall scope and contractors to project schedule and cost objectives.
• Organizes people and resources along with operating within office or department.
• Implements plans while providing construction cost and benefit analysis as required.
• Oversee project implementation and execution through completion of construction. Works with owner team on operational readiness plans.
• Prepare various RFQ’s and/or RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.
• Review subcontract proposals and related pricing and scoping.
• Negotiate contracts and performance management with selected contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Review, comment, validate and audit cost estimates prepared by contractors.
• Develop and own the Master Project Schedule; actively track each aspect of the project performance against schedules and critical path.
• Guide the client and team through the design implementation, procurement, and construction process along.
• Lead project client facing meetings.
• Management of due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, budget, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post construction services.
• May oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources.
• Extensive interface with client staff and internal customers.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
• Inform Manager and/or Market Lead of all project, internal and client issues affecting the perception and reputation of Cushman & Wakefield.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager and/or Market Lead.
• Assist PDS senior leadership and Market Lead in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards and excellence.

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field is preferred.
• 10 or more years of related experience.
• Life Sciences Experience is preferred.
• Advanced project management skills with demonstrated understanding of project management business.
• Ability to support and/or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested.
• History in client relations, client management, contract negotiations, and consulting skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate analyzed data to client and project team to achieve project goals.
• Strong working knowledge of architectural/engineering drawings and construction concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences or high-tech manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written

Competencies

• Complex Problem Solving
• Analysis
• Functional Strategy
• May Lead Project Teams
• May Manage Staff

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: $ 127,500.00 - $150,000.00

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.

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