The Senior Project Manager – Team Lead provides project management experience to designated projects and assignments for a particular client account, property portfolio, or large facility/complex through interaction with the client, property or facility management team, and project management staff. Monitors and coordinates the execution of the various services and processes relating to client contracted agreements for project management and tenant improvement consulting services. May supervise one or more project managers, space planners, and/or CAD operators. Works closely with and provides detailed progress reports to the Account Manager/Director or Portfolio Manager in addition to the building/facility management team.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
- 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
KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Client Focus
2. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
3. Leadership
4. Technical Proficiency
5. Consultation
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related area required
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 7 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role
- A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity especially experience in leading, motivating, and developing employees
Additional Job Description
Additional Job Description
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location.
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.
