Senior Project Manager, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$127,500 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will lead Critical Environment, Mission Critical, and Infrastructure project and programmatic solutions for clients. The role partners with Americas GOS Platform and Project & Development Services (PDS) leadership to advance subject-matter expertise and capabilities in this sector, and works with market project teams to deliver services and pursue new opportunities. Based onsite in Kokomo, Indiana, the position serves as a liaison among company departments, third-party partners, and clients to coordinate factors affecting successful service delivery. In partnership with PDS leadership, the role promotes cross-business collaboration and professional, integrity-driven solutions that serve clients, colleagues, the company, external stakeholders, and the wider community. The position also supports the development and execution of business and operational plans for Critical Environments PDS, advises on operating models and risk mitigation, and promotes the Data Centers Platform’s capabilities. It contributes to delivery standards, quality assurance, client service improvements, business development, and complex initiatives spanning business lines and markets. The role oversees multidisciplinary consulting and internal client teams on behalf of owners for commercial construction, refurbishment, and tenant fit-out projects, and supports strategic development of the Data Centers and Advanced Technologies service offering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science or mechanical and/or electrical engineering discipline.
7 to 15+ years of Design and Construction industry experience in data centers, advanced technologies, clean environments, research, or other mission-critical industries.
7+ years of Commercial Real Estate Project Management experience, with related experience in product development, launch, business process optimization, regulatory submission and/or compliance, or quality assurance.
Knowledge and application of a disciplined Project Management process.
Demonstrated experience managing projects of varying sizes, including strategic planning, demolition, facility conversions, new construction, and interior fit-out.
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, including communicating and building relationships with audiences at all organizational levels.
Business development capability.
Complex problem-solving and functional and business strategy skills, including developing new ways to improve operations and processes.
Ability to positively influence others to achieve results and demonstrate leadership and managerial courage.
Understanding of ethical behavior and business practices.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a matrix reporting environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and promptly using appropriate tools and techniques.
Ability to operate across multiple service lines and/or regions.
Financial accountability.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
General Contractors License.
PMP certification.
LEED certificates.
Six Sigma experience or knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

Partner with Account and PDS Market Leaders, Operations, Marketing, and other service-line leaders to develop business development and operational plans for Critical Environments PDS service delivery.
Serve as a PDS Platform subject-matter expert, analyze operating models, risk mitigation, and strategic initiatives, and recommend ways to advance Critical Environments PDS service delivery.
Market the Data Centers Platform and PDS successes and capabilities to external client stakeholders and internal service lines.
Help create and implement delivery and risk-management standards and quality assurance processes to identify and manage risk.
Communicate best practices and case studies with clear targets, measurable outcomes, and potential for successful implementation.
Gather client and project-team insights and help deliver initiatives that improve client service and advocacy and inform PDS Standard Operating Procedures.
Support and lead Data Centers PDS business development, aligning activity with service-line strategies and cultivating internal and external client relationships.
Manage complex initiatives that may span multiple business lines and markets.
Engage and manage multidisciplinary consulting and internal client teams on owners’ behalf to oversee commercial construction, refurbishment, and tenant interior fit-out projects.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Data Centers and Advanced Technologies service offering and demonstrate subject-matter expertise in Critical Environments projects.
Act as a trusted business advisor and strategic partner to internal and external clients.
Partner with the Managing Director, PDS Data Centers, and the PDS Americas Platform Lead to source, present, and secure new Data Centers and Advanced Technologies business.