Senior Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield•Nashville, TN

1d•$127,500 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager leads Project & Development Services (PDS) projects from planning and design through construction and occupancy. The role serves as a trusted advisor to clients and supports the PDS Market Lead and senior leadership in establishing best practices, standards, and excellence in project delivery. It includes oversight of project finances, schedules, teams, vendors, contractors, and client relationships, as well as management of capital improvement programs across multiple sites.

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.
Experience in client relations, client management, contract negotiations, and consulting.
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.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage project budgets, monthly forecasts, cash-flow analyses, anticipated cost reports, and other client-required reports.
Develop detailed project budgets based on historical and market data and clearly defined assumptions.
Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule, tracking project performance against schedules and the critical path.
Prepare RFQs and/or RFPs for vendor and contractor services.
Guide clients and project teams through design implementation and short- to medium-term planning.
Facilitate project kick-off meetings with internal staff, the design team, clients, and key stakeholders to communicate responsibilities.
Manage due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design-team selection, budget and schedule creation and management, contractor and vendor selection, sustainability, and post-construction services.
Oversee capital improvement programs involving design and construction at multiple sites through local or account-based resources.
Negotiate contracts and manage the performance of selected vendors, consultants, and other contracted parties.
Interface extensively with client staff, property managers, and vendors.
Use and apply PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
Inform the Manager and/or Market Lead of project, internal, and client issues that may affect Cushman & Wakefield's perception and reputation.
Identify and address potential liability and risk concerns, including fee, reputation, and errors-and-omissions risks, with the Manager and/or Market Lead.
Support and/or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested.