Senior Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield•Tysons, VA

2d•$136,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager oversees project setup, implementation, and execution through completion of construction and/or qualification. The role supports the PDS Market Lead and senior leadership in establishing and refining best practices and standards of excellence, and informs the Manager and/or Market Lead about project, internal, and client issues that could affect Cushman & Wakefield’s perception and reputation. The position requires exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, as well as the ability to lead teams and mentor less experienced team members. The Senior Project Manager contributes to project strategy with Directors and executes it within the business unit and for the client. The role manages project cost, schedule, risk, and scope; develops project charters and execution plans; coordinates people and resources; and drives contractors toward schedule and cost objectives. It also supports construction cost and benefit analysis, works with owner teams on operational readiness, and guides clients and teams through design implementation, procurement, and construction. The position prepares RFQs and RFPs for vendor and contractor services, reviews subcontract proposals and pricing, negotiates contracts, manages vendor performance, and reviews, validates, and audits contractor cost estimates. The Senior Project Manager develops and owns the Master Project Schedule, tracks project performance against schedules and the critical path, and leads client-facing meetings.

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 skills.
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.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, 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.

Responsibilities

Contribute to project strategy development with Directors and execute strategy within the C&W business unit and for the client.
Manage overall project cost, schedule, risk, and scope execution, and develop project charters and execution plans.
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 construction completion, and work with the owner team on operational readiness plans.
Prepare RFQs and/or RFPs for vendor and contractor services needed for the project.
Review subcontract proposals, including pricing and scope.
Negotiate contracts and manage the performance of selected vendors, consultants, and other contracted parties.
Review, comment on, validate, and audit cost estimates prepared by contractors.
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.
Support or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested.
Inform the Manager and/or Market Lead of project, internal, and client issues affecting the company's perception and reputation.
Lead project teams and mentor less experienced team members as needed.