Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful design and planning of facilities projects, including mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, and architectural applications, as well as associated administrative and budgetary controls. The role plans, organizes, and coordinates resources; implements, directs, and controls projects; and may lead a team or mentor less experienced team members.

The Project Manager manages projects from initiation through completion, supporting implementation and execution through construction. The role develops scopes, schedules, reports, drawings, budgets, and timelines; coordinates vendors and project stakeholders; manages project risks, issues, changes, and financial information; and keeps building management apprised of progress. The position also works with the owner team on operational readiness plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of related experience.
• Solid project management skills and demonstrated understanding of project management business.
• Experience in client relations, client management, and consulting.
• Ability to autonomously manage a complete project from onset through completion.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Ability to prepare and track master project budgets.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to identify and manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of technical requirements for various project types.
• Construction industry experience.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Life sciences or high-tech manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with group direction by performing routine tasks and activities and establishing processes, methods, and systems.
• Proactively manage project-related issues and risks on assigned projects or accounts.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and reports, and manage the development of drawings for clients and property or facility management teams through design, development, and construction phases.
• Ensure projects meet agreed targets through initiation, planning, execution, and closeout.
• Maintain high qualitative and quantitative work standards and accurate, consistent electronic files.
• Prepare agendas and meeting materials, lead meetings, and develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines.
• Support project implementation and execution through construction completion.
• Work with the owner team on operational readiness plans.
• Advise management and obtain necessary approvals for potential organizational changes, additional commitments, and expenditures exceeding the approved budget.
• Coordinate and track vendor requests for quotations and proposals.
• Review project change orders and invoices, confer with clients about project financial information, and manage services to clients as requested.
• Keep building management apprised of project progress.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and lead projects or project components.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level