Senior Project Manager – Team Lead

Cushman & Wakefield U.S., Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

FSA

HSA

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Team Lead in Costa Mesa, CA. This role leads client projects with fiduciary responsibility, manages budgets and schedules, and oversees design and construction processes to deliver real estate initiatives.

The position requires a strong background in project management, client relations, and leadership, with 10+ years of experience and two years in management. A Master’s degree and certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience with 2+ years of management experience required.
• Advanced project management skills with expertise in project management business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Regular interface with clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and cost reports.
• Oversee due diligence, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement and post-construction services.

Skills

Client relations

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Team Lead

Essential Job Duties

• Regular interface with internal and external clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services, project action plans are implemented, anticipate/respond to client needs, and generally act as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work.
• Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including complete financial management of project: establish and manage project budgets, maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client.
• Management of due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post construction services.
• Demonstrate competence in broad range of varied project types and operate in complex, non-routine environment.
• Negotiate contracts with selected vendor(s) and manage performance of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) with GOS PDS Director.
• Provide an appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure proper performance criteria are being met.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
• Active management of PDS staff, including adherence to company policy/procedures, staff development, performance management, and team motivation.
• Convey and ensure adoption of policies and practices to the team.

Education, Experience & Training

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification preferred.
• 10 or more years of related experience with two or more years of management experience required.
• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area.
• Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business.
• Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• A proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction.
• Software skills: Microsoft Office applications, MS Project.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life
• disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work

Compensation

• $ 131,750.00 - $155,000.00

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.

Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodation

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].

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About Cushman & Wakefield

About Cushman & Wakefield 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