Project Management Senior Director - Group Account Director

CBRE•Chicago, IL

56d•$180,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As a CBRE Project Management Sr. Director, you'll be responsible for department-related management services within multiple geographic markets, programs, or client accounts to achieve the company's strategic business objectives. This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor's Degree in business or relevant AEC field, In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
12-15 years of relevant experience including 7+ years of client-facing project management or professional services role, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional client service.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, best practices, and industry trends.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of an organization.
Proven ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and geographies.
Strong commercial acumen and a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing growth opportunities.
Ability to exchange sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset.

Nice To Haves

Accreditation preferred within one or more of the recognized certification programs in project management is preferred.
Experience working with global enterprise clients, ideally within the Industrial services sector is highly desirable.
Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
Direct all phases of the process for large and high-profile clients including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, and execution.
Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeouts are accurate, timely, and compliant.
Develop new business growth and maintain existing business relationships.
Maintain full responsibility for the financial performance of market, program, and client accounts.
Identify complex project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans.
Apply deep knowledge of multiple disciplines, broad industry knowledge, and commercial awareness. Drive financial and functional performance within disciplines and across business.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Negotiate with senior management, customers, and external parties of divergent interests to reach an agreement of strategic importance while being guided by the business segment and the organization's functional strategy.
Conceptualize new methods, techniques, processes, and standards across job disciplines or functions.
Direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems by applying advanced critical thinking.