Project Manager, Real Estate and Facilities
About The Position
Overview Susquehanna is seeking an additional Project Manager to enhance its Project Management Team, which is part of the Real Estate and Facilities Group. The Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of Susquehanna's design and construction projects, working in coordination with Susquehanna’s in-house and contract design teams, engineers, construction companies and trades. Additionally, the PM is the primary source of communication and coordination of input and approvals from all internal stakeholders and will be responsible for the ultimate success of the projects. The role is based at Susquehanna’s world headquarters in Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia). In this role you will: Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for design and construction projects ranging from minor renovations to major office fit-outs at Susquehanna's domestic and international locations, taking proactive measures to drive successful delivery Understand requirements for successful project delivery and take ownership of ensuring they are met or exceeded Coordinate input and approvals from Susquehanna's design team and senior business stakeholders Identify and proactively communicate problems, solutions, and opportunities on assigned projects Create and manage the project schedule, budget, and other tracking documents Communicate risks and opportunities, validate feasibility, and manage cost and schedule impacts throughout the project lifecycle Prepare and manage RFPs, bidding and awarding for project consultants, contractors, or direct trades as appropriate Coordinate review from Susquehanna Legal of project contracts and agreements Schedule, create agendas for and lead project meetings Prepare or coordinate the preparation and distribution of meeting minutes Coordinate all technological requirements and project impacts with Susquehanna's Technology team Regularly and proactively communicate and, as necessary, get approval for all changes to project schedule, scope or budget with all appropriate stakeholders Review plans for constructability and compliance to Susquehanna standards Ensure adherence to building rules and safety standards Attend and serve as a communication resource in coordination and progress meetings; make regular trips to sites during construction including bid walks, pre-construction walks, in-progress site visits, punch walks and construction closeout Regularly communicate with all project stakeholders and adapt communication, messaging, and detail to the needs of each stakeholder Understand expectations for quality and deliver against them, consistently seeking ways to improve the deliverable process and adapt approach as needed What we’re looking for 5-10 years of experience in design or construction projects, with a particular focus on corporate interior fit-outs At least 2-3 years of project management experience on the owner’s side Proven project management capabilities Experience in managing all aspects of a project lifecycle, from concept to closeout Experience in managing project budgets and schedules Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment Strong decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills Exceptional attention to detail, time management and organizational skills Ability to travel to Susquehanna's other offices if necessary Experience with AutoDesk, Bluebeam or other project and construction software tools is a plus Degree or technical certifications in architecture, construction, project management, or a related discipline preferred Cost estimating experience or background is a plus Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of personal ownership and accountability Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future About Susquehanna If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to [email protected] . Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in design or construction projects, with a particular focus on corporate interior fit-outs
- At least 2-3 years of project management experience on the owner’s side
- Proven project management capabilities
- Experience in managing all aspects of a project lifecycle, from concept to closeout
- Experience in managing project budgets and schedules
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment
- Strong decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
- Ability to travel to Susquehanna's other offices if necessary
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoDesk, Bluebeam or other project and construction software tools is a plus
- Degree or technical certifications in architecture, construction, project management, or a related discipline preferred
- Cost estimating experience or background is a plus
- Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of personal ownership and accountability
Responsibilities
- Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for design and construction projects ranging from minor renovations to major office fit-outs at Susquehanna's domestic and international locations, taking proactive measures to drive successful delivery
- Understand requirements for successful project delivery and take ownership of ensuring they are met or exceeded
- Coordinate input and approvals from Susquehanna's design team and senior business stakeholders
- Identify and proactively communicate problems, solutions, and opportunities on assigned projects
- Create and manage the project schedule, budget, and other tracking documents
- Communicate risks and opportunities, validate feasibility, and manage cost and schedule impacts throughout the project lifecycle
- Prepare and manage RFPs, bidding and awarding for project consultants, contractors, or direct trades as appropriate
- Coordinate review from Susquehanna Legal of project contracts and agreements
- Schedule, create agendas for and lead project meetings
- Prepare or coordinate the preparation and distribution of meeting minutes
- Coordinate all technological requirements and project impacts with Susquehanna's Technology team
- Regularly and proactively communicate and, as necessary, get approval for all changes to project schedule, scope or budget with all appropriate stakeholders
- Review plans for constructability and compliance to Susquehanna standards
- Ensure adherence to building rules and safety standards
- Attend and serve as a communication resource in coordination and progress meetings; make regular trips to sites during construction including bid walks, pre-construction walks, in-progress site visits, punch walks and construction closeout
- Regularly communicate with all project stakeholders and adapt communication, messaging, and detail to the needs of each stakeholder
- Understand expectations for quality and deliver against them, consistently seeking ways to improve the deliverable process and adapt approach as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
