Sr. Project Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Management Consultant to oversee a landmark multifamily rehabilitation program, including boiler replacement, envelope repairs, roof work, and unit turns across studios to townhomes.

The role operates on-site with a dedicated CBRE PM team and tight coordination with client and investors. The position emphasizes planning, cost control, schedule management, and risk mitigation, with leadership responsibility for the on-site delivery team and ongoing mentorship

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of project management for this large-scale multifamily rehab project — planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout — including coordination of the property-wide boiler replacement program.
• Work directly with the client and receivership/investor stakeholders to prepare all elements of the project: scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification. Expect 3-5 client/investor meetings per week.
• Own project accounting and financial management — maintaining financial controls, cost tracking, and accurate project record-keeping across a high-volume, multi-workstream program.
• Build and maintain a master construction schedule visible to all trades, ensuring every trade partner can see where the project stands at any given time.
• Define project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct RFPs, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to the client.
• Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements, using Procore for project management and documentation tracking.
• Direct the on-site project delivery team, providing guidance and mentorship — this role includes developing and coaching team members as part of day-to-day leadership.
• Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule for both the capital improvement scope and the ongoing unit turn program. Track progress and report status and variances.
• Identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans; implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of multifamily rehab and capital improvement principles to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of project management discipline and related functions.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values. Build consensus and work collaboratively with client and trade partners.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies; explain difficult or sensitive information clearly to stakeholders.

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Project Management Consultant, you will provide consulting services for a landmark multifamily rehabilitation project — one of the largest apartment complexes in the country, currently undergoing a multi-year capital improvement and unit renovation program. This includes full boiler replacement across the property, building envelope repairs, roof replacement, common area/lobby upgrades, ADA accessibility improvements, fire/life safety upgrades, and a high-volume unit turn program spanning studios through 3-bedroom townhomes. You will help achieve the client's strategic business objectives on a project managed on-site by a dedicated CBRE PM team.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all areas of project management for this large-scale multifamily rehab project — planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout — including coordination of the property-wide boiler replacement program.
• Work directly with the client and receivership/investor stakeholders to prepare all elements of the project: scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification. Expect 3-5 client/investor meetings per week.
• Own project accounting and financial management — maintaining financial controls, cost tracking, and accurate project record-keeping across a high-volume, multi-workstream program.
• Build and maintain a master construction schedule visible to all trades, ensuring every trade partner can see where the project stands at any given time.
• Define project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct RFPs, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to the client.
• Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements, using Procore for project management and documentation tracking.
• Direct the on-site project delivery team, providing guidance and mentorship — this role includes developing and coaching team members as part of day-to-day leadership.
• Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule for both the capital improvement scope and the ongoing unit turn program. Track progress and report status and variances.
• Identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans; implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of multifamily rehab and capital improvement principles to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of project management discipline and related functions.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values. Build consensus and work collaboratively with client and trade partners.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies; explain difficult or sensitive information clearly to stakeholders.