Senior Project Manager, Project & Development Services
About The Position
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a senior leader to direct business development and project delivery for its expansion into Mission Critical Facilities and Data Centers under its Life & Technology Sciences Platform. The role leads complex commercial real estate projects and serves as the primary client representative, coordinating the company’s departments, third-party partners, and clients to integrate services and deliver projects that meet client expectations. The position also champions initiatives in Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, and other advanced technology sectors. Working with Project & Development Services leadership, the Senior Project Manager fosters cross-business collaboration, supports local-market growth and employee engagement and recruitment, and develops win-win solutions for clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and the broader community. The role calls for professionalism, integrity, strategic thinking, and strong business development, leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.
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 specified 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, including ground-up and build-to-suit, repositioning, renovation, 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.
- Ability to lead complex projects in Mission Critical and Advanced Technologies sectors.
- Strong business development, revenue generation, leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to solve complex problems, develop business strategy, improve operations and processes, positively influence others, and work effectively in a matrix reporting environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and promptly using appropriate communication tools and techniques, and to operate across multiple service lines and/or regions.
- Understanding of ethical behavior and business practices, with financial accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
- PMP certificate.
- LEED certificate.
- Six Sigma knowledge or experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead business development efforts in new sectors and work with local markets to secure projects and support employee engagement and recruitment.
- Spearhead initiatives involving Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, and other advanced technology solutions.
- Lead 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 and take accountability for successful project completion and delivery in accordance with client expectations and requirements.
- Collaborate with Project & Development Services leadership to foster cross-business initiatives in the interests of clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Uphold professionalism and integrity and pursue win-win outcomes while considering the interests of the company, stakeholders, and the broader community.
- Source, pitch, and secure new business and projects.
- Serve as a trusted business advisor and strategic partner to internal and external clients.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
