Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield•Austin, TX

21h•$102,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Project Manager provides full-service project management for designated projects and client account assignments, working with Cushman & Wakefield colleagues, owners, managers, consultants, vendors, building and facility management teams, and other project team members. The role monitors and coordinates services and processes under client agreements for project and construction management, including work across project phases such as site due diligence, preliminary budgeting and scheduling, feasibility studies, test fits, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, FF&E, and closeout documentation. The Project Manager works with Senior Project Managers and/or the CW Market Lead to manage budgets, schedules, reporting, procurement and contracting activities, project costs, team coordination, client communications, risks, and regulatory compliance. The position also supports marketing and new project pursuits. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a similar industry is preferred. The role requires at least five years of project or construction management experience, including project management experience, and at least three years in a position of accountability and in project-management supervisory work.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of related project management or construction management experience.
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a position of accountability.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity.
Professional service focus and client-facing experience.
Oral and written communication proficiency.
Relationship management and project team collaboration skills.
Self-directed leadership skills.
Technical proficiency and consulting proficiency.
Accuracy in reporting and documentation.
Organization and time management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Adobe, Bluebeam, or similar products.

Nice To Haves

B.S. degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a similar industry.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines for projects and project phases, ensuring objectives and client needs are established, communicated, and tracked.
Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing review summaries for clients, property or facility management teams, and project teams across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction phases.
Assist with requests for proposals, review proposals, recommend selections, participate in contracting, and oversee consultants and construction teams.
Review invoices, pay applications, requisitions, change orders, and additional service requests; summarize costs and impacts and make recommendations to clients and property management.
Prepare and publish agendas and meeting minutes.
Review and comply with CW policies, client agreements, corporate, building, and client policies, lease terms, work letters, and procedures.
Support marketing services to clients and participate in pursuing new project awards as part of the CW team.
Coordinate with CW colleagues and the full project team to achieve quality, service, cost, and target-profit objectives.
Report concerns about delays and risks to the CW Market Lead and recommend actions when project or client goals may be affected.
Raise issues for review and obtain appropriate CW management reviews or approvals for potential changes or actions that may create expenditures beyond approved schedules, budgets, or fees.
Monitor and comply with applicable regulations, codes, safety regulations, PPE requirements, and inspection requirements.
Maintain high qualitative and quantitative work standards and take initiative to improve skills and work knowledge.