Strategic Construction Project Leader

cw; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to oversee project setup, implementation and execution through construction and qualification, collaborating with the P&P Leader and senior leadership to drive best practices and excellence across client accounts and portfolios.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk, coordinate with clients and facility teams, lead meetings, review drawings, and supervise Project Managers, Space Planners, and CAD Operators to deliver quality results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in project management; leadership and development of staff.
• Experience within the construction industry required.
• History in client relations, client management, contract negotiations and consulting skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Advanced project management skills with business understanding.
• Ability to support and/or lead business development initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate data to client and project team.
• Strong working knowledge of drawings and construction concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the project strategy development with Directors and executes within business unit of C&W and client.
• Manages overall project costs, schedule, risks and scope execution and develops project charter and execution plan.
• Lead and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met
• Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, Account/Portfolio Manager, and property/facility management team at all project phases including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases
• Assist in the selection and contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project. If appropriate/applicable, integrate the impact of other Project Management and C&W components, including brokerage (work letter development), building operations, M.E.P., etc. as they relate to each project and project phase
• Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with the project; advise and counsel the Account/Portfolio Manager and building/facility management team
• Directly participate in the marketing and presentation of services to clients
• Organizes people and resources along with operating within office or department. May supervise and manage the performance, development, work quality, reporting, and activities of Project Managers, Space Planners, and CAD Operators
• Provide all necessary documentation and reports to the client and building/facility management team
• Cooperate with other building/facility personnel to achieve corporate goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profit
• Report to the Account/Portfolio Manager and senior building/facility manager regarding major problems and findings and results achieved along with specific, complete, and comprehensive recommendations
• Provide the appropriate documentation and obtain the approvals necessary in advance of making organizational changes, actions planned, implying commitments, and expenditures in excess of approved budget
• May be required to establish goals and objectives with timetables for the organizational unit and sub-units supervised
• May be required to select and hire subordinates; delegate to each necessary authority and responsibility for performance of assigned functions
• May be required to train, develop, motivate and discipline subordinates as necessary to meet established goals; review and appraise their work performance
• Implement government laws and regulations and adheres to established rulings of government authorities

Skills

Client Focus

Communication

Leadership

Complex Analysis

Problem Solving

Functional Strategy

Technical Proficiency

Consultation

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to oversee project setup, implementation and execution through construction and qualification, collaborating with the P&P Leader and senior leadership to drive best practices and excellence across client accounts and portfolios.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk, coordinate with clients and facility teams, lead meetings, review drawings, and supervise Project Managers, Space Planners, and CAD Operators to deliver quality results.