Project Manager - Houston

Turner & Townsend•Houston, TX

About The Position

As a CBRE Project Manager, you will provide consulting services to an assigned market or client account to support the company’s strategic business objectives. The role manages tenant improvement (TI) and ground-up construction projects from initiation through completion, covering planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout. The person must be based in the Houston or Phoenix area. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role where applicable. You will work directly with clients to prepare project scopes, resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, schedules and milestones, quality controls, and risk identification. You will coordinate project resources and proposals, lead the delivery team, maintain accurate project documentation, monitor progress and variances, and develop plans to meet objectives, budgets, and schedules. The role also involves risk mitigation, applying project-management expertise to complex assignments, coaching others, building consensus, and explaining difficult or sensitive information. The company describes a flexible working environment that respects work-life balance and an inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree.
5–8 years of relevant experience.
Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple information sources.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Sophisticated math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages, fractions, and other financial-related figures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
LEED AP designation.
PMP designation.
CCM designation.

Responsibilities

Manage all areas of project management for construction projects, from planning and design through construction, occupancy, and closeout.
Work directly with clients to prepare project scope, delivery resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, work plans, schedules and milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
Define project delivery resources using pre-qualified lists or the project qualification process.
Conduct requests for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.
Ensure project data integrity and that documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to achieve goals.
Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
Track project progress and report status and variances.
Identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.
Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
Apply knowledge of project-management principles and techniques to complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
Coach others and share knowledge of the job discipline and related disciplines.
Model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Build consensus and convince others to reach agreement.
Explain difficult or sensitive information.