Senior Project Manager, Data Center, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield•Austin, TX

About The Position

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project delivery and business development in Mission Critical Facilities, Data Centers, and other advanced technology sectors within its Life & Technology Sciences Platform. The role manages complex commercial real estate and design and construction projects, provides tailored client solutions, and serves as the primary client representative for assigned engagements. The Senior Project Manager coordinates company departments, third-party partners, and clients to integrate services and deliver projects successfully. Working with Project & Development Services leadership, the role also advances cross-business collaboration, business development, and initiatives that support clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and the broader community. The position calls for forward-thinking leadership, professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment in pursuing mutually beneficial outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a science or mechanical and/or electrical engineering discipline.
5 to 10+ years of design and construction industry experience in the relevant fields.
7+ years of commercial real estate project management experience, with related experience in product development, launch, business process optimization, regulatory submission or compliance, and/or quality assurance.
Proven track record delivering complex commercial real estate and design/construction projects.
Extensive experience leading projects in Mission Critical and Advanced Technologies sectors.
Strong leadership skills and ability to act as a liaison across departments and external partners.
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, and innovative problem-solving.
Subject matter expertise in developing and completing the relevant project types.
Experience providing advanced project controls solutions, including P3/Primavera and cost and budget estimating.
Expertise working with municipalities, economic development authorities, and utility companies; familiarity with zoning, entitlements, and complex land-use issues.
Demonstrated experience managing projects of varying sizes, including strategic planning, demolition, new construction, interior fit-out, and/or project controls.
Ability to work effectively in a matrix reporting environment and across multiple service lines and/or regions.
Ability to communicate effectively and promptly using appropriate communication tools and techniques.
Understanding of ethical behavior and business practices.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
PMP certification.
LEED certification.
Knowledge of and application of a disciplined project management process; Six Sigma is desirable.

Responsibilities

Spearhead business development efforts in new sectors and work with local markets to establish wins and support employee engagement and recruitment.
Lead initiatives across Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, Data Center, and other advanced technology solutions.
Manage multidisciplinary advanced technology commercial real estate projects and provide tailored client solutions.
Serve as the primary client representative for all aspects of assigned engagements.
Coordinate communication and workflows among company departments, third-party partners, and clients.
Oversee and take accountability for successful project completion and delivery in line with client expectations and requirements.
Collaborate with the Project & Development Services leadership team on cross-business initiatives serving clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Uphold professional and ethical standards and pursue solutions that account for the interests of the company, stakeholders, and broader community.
Act as a trusted business advisor and strategic partner to internal and external clients.
Apply project management and project controls practices to projects that may include strategic planning, demolition, new construction, interior fit-out, ground-up development, build-to-suit, repositioning, renovation, and repurposing.