Project Manager (Northeast Warranty Advisor)

Cushman & Wakefield•Washington, DC

11d•$106,250 - $125,000

About The Position

The Project Manager provides project management support for designated new-construction development projects within an assigned geographic area. The role monitors and coordinates internal and external processes for ground-up construction projects, working closely with clients and their consultant teams, as well as Real Estate Managers, Construction Managers, Project Managers, architects, civil engineers, and general contractors. The Project Manager develops and monitors detailed schedules for multiple projects from due diligence through grand opening and coordinates with internal stakeholders to keep internal platforms and client-managed scheduling systems accurate. The position provides detailed progress reports to the Account Manager or Director and may establish goals and objectives with timetables for the organizational unit and supervised sub-units. The role may oversee a regional workload of 30–50 active new-construction projects and requires 50% travel, or approximately 10 days per month.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban/City Planning, or a related area.
At least 7 years of directly related experience in an engineering, construction, or project management accountability role.
Ability to travel 50% (approximately 10 days per month).
Client focus.
Oral and written communication proficiency.
Multitasking and organizational proficiency.
Leadership.
Technical proficiency.
Consultation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and schedule meetings and calls; prepare agendas; and develop and maintain master project schedules for projects and project phases.
Participate in client project calls and prepare detailed status notes identifying action items for internal and external stakeholders.
Follow up between project calls to ensure action items are addressed and projects advance.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project life cycle, including real estate and project managers, construction managers, architects, civil engineers, and general contractors.
Maintain detailed project schedules in project management software in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee the client-managed scheduling system to ensure dates are accurately maintained and reflected in reporting.
Report major problems, findings, and results to the Account Manager or Director, with specific and comprehensive recommendations.
Provide leadership and oversight for a regional workload of 30–50 new-construction projects at a time.
May establish goals and objectives with timetables for the organizational unit and supervised sub-units.