Project Manager

Responsible for managing the design, development, and implementation of Project & Development Services on behalf of the client, using established processes, experience and expertise.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements

Successfully initiate, plan, execute and close all project deliverables as committed

Ensure project definition documents are prepared and maintained

Publish project plans and schedules as needed

Ensure the schedules of the various constituencies involved are coordinated, and the multiple sub-project plans are consolidated into one master project schedule for project tracking

Track project timelines and costs

Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope

Identification and resolution of issues

Prepare, publish and communicate project status, including input into the designated tracking systems

Advise corporate management on all perceived risks to the successful completion of the project, and obtain decisions and approval from management on changes to project scope, design, schedule and cost

Coordinate project team meetings

Coordinate and track dependencies for the successful completion of the project

Facilitate dispute resolution

Ensure that appropriate communication occurs regarding all user meetings and consultations with the customer

Communicate regularly with internal and external customers as appropriate in order to ensure the delivery of high quality service and system support

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience or any similar combination of education and experience

Certification in PE, AIA, LEED or CMAA preferred

PMP certification or ability to pursue

Ability to prepare and track overall project budgets and schedules

Experience leading and managing numerous facets of multiple projects simultaneously

Familiarity with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts

Strong working knowledge of Project Management software (MS Project, NIKU)

Accounting, IT and/or real estate industry knowledge and accounting/real estate software applications experience ideal

Demonstrated customer/vendor relationship building experience

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Willing/able to travel

Self-motivated and deadline driven

The qualified candidate will be detail oriented, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, extremely professional, and customer service oriented

Physical Requirements

Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day

May involve periods of standing, such as operating at a copier/fax/scanner

Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type

Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you

Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing

Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand

Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.