Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•New Orleans, LA

9d•$88,740 - $104,400

About The Position

Provides professional project management services for designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, or facilities. The Project Manager interacts with onsite client representatives, receives direction, and coordinates with the property or facility management team. The role monitors and coordinates services and processes relating to client agreements for project management and tenant improvements, working with the account manager, building or facility management team, clients, owners, and others. The position prepares project agendas, budgets, timelines, reports, and drawing reviews; supports consultant and construction-team selection and oversight; reviews project requisitions, change orders, and invoices; and helps ensure project objectives, client needs, cost, quality, and service requirements are met. The Project Manager also adheres to applicable company, client, building, and government requirements and keeps management informed about progress, issues, recommendations, approvals, and budget needs. Up to 50% travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Architecture.
At least 5 years of directly related experience in an engineering or construction project accountability role.
At least 5 years of project management experience.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity, particularly leading, motivating, and developing employees.
Client focus, oral and written communication, relationship management, leadership, multitasking, technical proficiency, consultation, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare agendas and develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines for projects and project phases, ensuring project objectives and client needs are met.
Keep building management apprised of project progress.
Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, property or facility management, and project teams during conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction phases.
Assist with the selection and contracting of consultants and construction teams, and oversee them as necessary.
Review project requisitions, change orders, and other invoices, and confer with clients and property management about costs and impacts.
Support marketing services to clients as requested.
Adhere to corporate, building, and client policies and procedures.
Cooperate with building and facility personnel to achieve quality, service, cost, and profit objectives.
Report major problems, findings, and results to the immediate supervisor, with recommendations.
Advise appropriate management members and obtain necessary approvals for potential organizational changes, actions requiring additional commitments, and expenditures beyond the approved budget.
Comply with government laws, regulations, rulings, building codes, and safety regulations.
Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance.
Continuously improve professional skills and knowledge and stay current in the field.