Senior Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead its expansion into Mission Critical Facilities and Data Centers under its Life & Technology Sciences Platform. The role leads business development and complex commercial real estate projects across advanced technology sectors, including Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, and related solutions. The position serves as the primary client representative and coordinates across company departments, third-party partners, and clients to deliver projects and integrated services that meet client expectations. The Senior Project Manager works with the Project & Development Services leadership team to promote cross-business collaboration and initiatives. The role calls for a leader who can develop new business, manage complex projects, build trusted client relationships, and uphold professional and ethical standards while pursuing effective solutions for clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and the broader community.

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 stated 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.
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 solutions.
Expertise working with municipalities, economic development authorities, and utility companies; familiarity with zoning, entitlements, and complex land-use issues.
Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process.
Demonstrated experience managing projects of varying sizes, including strategic planning, demolition, new construction, interior fit-out, and/or project controls solutions.
Strong business development, revenue generation, leadership, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Ability to solve complex problems, develop business strategy, improve operations and processes, influence others, and work effectively in a matrix reporting environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and promptly using appropriate communication tools and techniques.
Ability to operate across multiple service lines and/or regions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
PMP certificate.
LEED certificate.
Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

Lead business development efforts in new sectors and work with local markets to secure business and support employee engagement and recruitment.
Lead initiatives involving Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, and other advanced technology solutions.
Manage multidisciplinary advanced technology commercial real estate projects and provide tailored client solutions.
Represent clients as the primary contact for all aspects of assigned engagements.
Coordinate communication and workflows among company departments, third-party partners, and clients.
Oversee project completion and delivery, ensuring projects meet client expectations and requirements.
Collaborate with the Project & Development Services leadership team on cross-business initiatives.
Maintain professionalism and integrity and pursue solutions that consider the interests of the company, stakeholders, and community.