Sr. Project Manager - Retail ATM Program

Cushman & Wakefield•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager provides project management experience for designated projects and assignments associated with a client account, property portfolio, or large facility or complex. The role works with clients, property or facility management teams, and project management staff, and monitors and coordinates services and processes relating to contracted project management and tenant improvement consulting services. The position may supervise project managers, space planners, and CAD operators, and provides detailed progress reports to the Account Manager/Director or Portfolio Manager and the building or facility management team. The Senior Project Manager leads and coordinates project work across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction phases, managing budgets, schedules, reporting, drawing reviews, consultants, and construction teams. The role also advises on project invoices and changes, participates in client presentations, supports team performance and development where applicable, and ensures compliance with government laws, regulations, and established rulings.

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 project management, particularly leading, motivating, and developing employees.
Client focus.
Oral and written communication proficiency.
Leadership.
Technical proficiency.
Consultation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and develop and maintain project budgets and timelines to meet project objectives and client needs.
Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, the Account/Portfolio Manager, and property or facility management teams throughout all project phases.
Assist with selecting and contracting consultants and construction teams, and oversee their work as necessary.
Coordinate relevant project-management and related components, including brokerage, building operations, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services, where 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.
Where applicable, supervise and manage the performance, development, work quality, reporting, and activities of Project Managers, Space Planners, and CAD Operators.
Provide required documentation and reports to clients and building or facility management teams.
Cooperate with other building or facility personnel to achieve corporate quality, service, cost, and profit goals.
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 the approved budget.
Where required, establish goals and objectives with timetables for supervised organizational units and sub-units.
Where required, select and hire subordinates and delegate the authority and responsibility needed for assigned functions.
Where required, train, develop, motivate, and discipline subordinates, and review and appraise their work performance.
Implement government laws and regulations and adhere to rulings established by government authorities.