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 Technologies sectors. The role manages complex commercial real estate projects and provides tailored solutions, serving as the primary client representative and coordinating services across company departments, third-party partners, and clients. The Senior Project Manager partners with Project & Development Services leadership to foster cross-business collaboration and advance initiatives across Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, Data Center, and related technologies. The role is accountable for successful project completion and delivery, while upholding professionalism, integrity, ethical standards, and a focus on mutually beneficial outcomes. Projects may include ground-up and build-to-suit developments, repositioning, renovations, repurposing, demolition, new construction, and interior fit-outs. The position also involves advanced project controls, strategic planning, business process optimization, and coordination with municipalities, economic development authorities, and utility companies. The stated compensation range is $165,750–$195,000, subject to factors including location and experience.

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.
Related experience in product development, launch, business process optimization, regulatory submission and/or compliance, and/or quality assurance.
Proven record delivering complex commercial real estate and Design/Construction projects.
Experience with ground-up and build-to-suit projects, repositioning, renovations, repurposing, and other complex development projects.
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, and interior fit-out and/or project controls solutions.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to act as a liaison across departments and external partners and work effectively in a matrix reporting environment.
Commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, and innovative problem-solving.
Ability to influence others, build relationships with audiences at all organizational levels, and communicate effectively and promptly.
Ability to operate across multiple service lines and/or regions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
PMP certificate.
LEED certificate.
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 in Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, Data Center, and other advanced technology solutions.
Manage multidisciplinary Advanced Technologies commercial real estate projects and deliver tailored client solutions.
Serve as the primary client representative for assigned engagements and ensure exceptional service delivery.
Coordinate communication and workflow among company departments, third-party partners, and clients.
Oversee and be accountable for successful project completion and delivery in accordance with client expectations and requirements.
Collaborate with Project & Development Services leadership to foster cross-business initiatives that serve clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Uphold professionalism, integrity, ethical standards, and win-win outcomes while considering stakeholder and community interests.
Provide advanced project controls, including P3/Primavera and cost and budget estimating solutions.
Manage projects involving strategic planning, demolition, new construction, interior fit-out, and other complex development work.
Work with municipalities, economic development authorities, and utility companies, and address zoning, entitlements, and complex land-use issues.