Sr. Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•San Jose, CA

2d•$136,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager provides project management expertise for designated projects and assignments within a client account, property portfolio, or large facility or complex. The role works with clients, property or facility management teams, and project management staff to coordinate services and processes under project management and tenant improvement consulting agreements. It may include supervising project managers, space planners, and CAD operators. The Senior Project Manager works closely with the Account Manager/Director or Portfolio Manager and building or facility management team, providing detailed progress reports. The position leads project meetings and develops budgets, timelines, reports, and drawing reviews throughout conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction phases. It supports consultant and construction team selection and contracting, reviews project requisitions and invoices, participates in client marketing and presentations, and provides project documentation and recommendations. Depending on assignment, the role may manage staff performance and development, establish goals, hire and train subordinates, and ensure compliance with government laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related area.
At least 7 years of directly related experience in an engineering or construction project accountability role.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity, particularly leading, motivating, and developing employees.
Oral and written communication proficiency.
Client focus, leadership, technical proficiency, and consultation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and develop and maintain project budgets and timelines.
Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients and internal account, portfolio, property, and facility management teams throughout all project phases.
Assist with selecting, contracting, and overseeing consultants and construction teams as needed.
Integrate relevant project management and company components, including brokerage, building operations, and M.E.P., into projects as applicable.
Review project requisitions, change orders, and invoices, and advise the Account/Portfolio Manager and building or facility management team.
Participate directly in marketing and presenting services to clients.
May supervise Project Managers, Space Planners, and CAD Operators, including managing their performance, development, work quality, reporting, and activities.
Provide necessary documentation and reports to clients and the building or facility management team.
Cooperate with building and facility personnel to achieve quality, service, cost, and profit objectives.
Report major problems, findings, and results to the Account/Portfolio Manager and senior building or facility manager, with comprehensive recommendations.
Obtain required documentation and approvals before organizational changes, planned actions implying commitments, or expenditures exceeding approved budgets.
May establish goals and objectives with timetables for supervised organizational units and sub-units.
May select and hire subordinates and delegate authority and responsibility for assigned functions.
May train, develop, motivate, and discipline subordinates, and review and appraise their performance.
Implement government laws and regulations and comply with rulings of government authorities.