Senior Development Project Manager, Mission Critical, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield•Washington, DC

1d•$148,750 - $175,000

About The Position

The Senior Development Project Manager oversees project setup, implementation, and execution through completion of construction and/or qualification. The role contributes to project strategy with directors and executes that strategy within Cushman & Wakefield’s business unit and for the client. It manages project cost, schedule, risk, scope, and resources, and supports the development and refinement of project-management best practices and standards. The position also helps maintain the perception and reputation of Cushman & Wakefield by informing the Manager and/or Market Lead of project, internal, and client issues. It requires strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, as well as the ability to lead teams and mentor less-experienced team members. The Senior Development Project Manager guides clients and teams through design implementation, procurement, and construction; leads client-facing meetings; and works with owner teams on operational readiness plans. The role prepares requests for qualifications and proposals, reviews subcontract proposals and contractor cost estimates, negotiates contracts, and manages vendor and consultant performance. It develops and maintains the master project schedule, tracking performance against schedules and the critical path. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of related experience. Construction-industry experience is required; additional life sciences or high-tech manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. The listed compensation range is $148,750 to $175,000. Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefits, and pay may vary based on factors including location, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
10 or more years of related experience.
Advanced project management skills and demonstrated understanding of the project management business.
History of client relations, client management, contract negotiations, and consulting.
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analyzed data to clients and project teams to achieve project goals.
Strong working knowledge of architectural and engineering drawings and construction concepts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Construction-industry experience.
Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lead a team and/or mentor less-experienced team members.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in life sciences or high-tech manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to project strategy development with directors and execute the strategy within the business unit and for the client.
Manage overall project cost, schedule, risk, and scope execution; develop the project charter and execution plan.
Drive project scope and contractor work toward schedule and cost objectives.
Organize people and resources and operate within the relevant office or department.
Implement plans and provide construction cost and benefit analysis as required.
Oversee project implementation and execution through completion of construction.
Work with the owner team on operational readiness plans.
Prepare requests for qualifications and/or proposals for vendor and contractor services.
Review subcontract proposals, including pricing and scope.
Negotiate contracts and manage performance of selected vendors, consultants, and other contracted parties.
Review, comment on, validate, and audit contractor-prepared cost estimates.
Develop and own the master project schedule and track project performance against schedules and the critical path.
Guide the client and project team through design implementation, procurement, and construction.
Lead client-facing project meetings.
Inform the Manager and/or Market Lead of project, internal, and client issues affecting the company’s perception and reputation.
Support or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested.
Lead project teams and mentor less-experienced team members as needed.