Critical Facilities Project Lead

Cushman & Wakefield•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Project Manager provides project management experience to designated projects and assignments for the Client through interaction with the Client, property or facility management team, and project management staff. This role is specifically focused on Client building infrastructure – roofs, HVAC, building management systems, and various other mechanical/electrical/plumbing scopes throughout the portfolio. Monitors and coordinates the execution of the various services and processes relating to Client contracted agreements for project management and tenant improvement consulting services. Works closely with the Client and Facility Management Team and provides detailed progress reports to the Account Manager/Director or Portfolio Manager in addition to the building/facility management team. This role involves leading and scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, developing and maintaining master project budgets and timelines, and preparing and coordinating project reports and drawing reviews for clients and management. The Project Lead will assist in the selection and contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams, integrating other Project Management and C&W components as applicable. Responsibilities also include reviewing requisitions, change orders, and invoices, participating in marketing and presentation of services, and potentially supervising Project Managers, Space Planners, and CAD Operators. The role requires providing necessary documentation and reports, cooperating with other personnel to achieve corporate goals, reporting major problems and findings to management with recommendations, and obtaining approvals for organizational changes or expenditures. The Project Lead will also implement government laws and regulations and adhere to established rulings of government authorities.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related area
Minimum of 5 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 budgeting, leading, and delivering construction projects
Solid project management skills along with demonstrated understanding of project management business
Experience in client relations, client management and consulting
Autonomously able to manage a complete project from onset through completion
Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings
Ability to prepare and track master project budgets
Highly organized with the ability to identify and manage multiple priorities at once
Understanding of technical requirements for various project types
Experience within the construction industry
Client Focus
Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
Leadership
Technical Proficiency
Consultation

Nice To Haves

Additional life sciences or high tech manufacturing experience

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
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
Implement government laws and regulations and adheres to established rulings of government authorities