Senior Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield•Chesterfield, MO

1d•$102,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project setup, implementation and execution through completion of construction and/or qualification. Will assist PDS Market Lead and Senior Leadership in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards and excellence, while informing the Manager and/or Market Lead of all project, internal and client issues affecting the perception and reputation of Cushman & Wakefield. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Must have the ability to lead a team and more experienced team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
10 or more years of related experience.
Advanced project management skills with demonstrated understanding of project management business.
Ability to support and/or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested.
History in client relations, client management, contract negotiations, and consulting skills.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate analyzed data to client and project team to achieve project goals.
Strong working knowledge of architectural/engineering drawings and construction concepts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Experience within the construction industry required.
Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.

Nice To Haves

candidates with additional life sciences or high-tech manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the project strategy development with Directors and executes within business unit of C&W and client.
Manages overall project cost, schedule, risk, and scope execution and develops project charter and execution plan.
Drives overall scope and contractors to project schedule and cost objectives.
Organizes people and resources along with operating within office or department.
Implements plans while providing construction cost and benefit analysis as required.
Oversee project implementation and execution through completion of construction.
Works with owner team on operational readiness plans.
Prepare various RFQ’s and/or RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.
Review subcontract proposals and related pricing and scoping.
Negotiate contracts and performance management with selected contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
Review, comment, validate and audit cost estimates prepared by contractors.
Develop and own the Master Project Schedule; actively track each aspect of the project performance against schedules and critical path.
Guide the client and team through the design implementation, procurement, and construction process along.