Sr. Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•San Jose, CA

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 monitor and coordinate services under client agreements for project management and tenant improvement consulting. The Senior Project Manager provides detailed progress reports to the Account Manager/Director or Portfolio Manager and the building or facility management team. The role may supervise project managers, space planners, and CAD operators. The position leads project meetings and coordinates project budgets, timelines, reports, drawing reviews, consultants, and construction teams. It reviews project requisitions, change orders, and invoices; advises account and facility management; and participates in presenting services to clients. The Senior Project Manager also supports team performance and development, provides required client and facility documentation, and ensures compliance with government laws and regulations and established government 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and schedule meetings; prepare agendas; and develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines for projects and project phases.
Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, Account/Portfolio Managers, and property or facility management teams through conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction phases.
Assist with selecting, contracting, and overseeing consultants and construction teams as needed.
Coordinate relevant Project Management and Cushman & Wakefield components, such as brokerage, work letter development, building operations, and M.E.P., as they relate to projects.
Review project requisitions, change orders, and other invoices; advise and counsel Account/Portfolio Managers and building or facility management teams.
Participate directly in marketing and presenting services to clients.
As applicable, supervise and manage the performance, development, work quality, reporting, and activities of Project Managers, Space Planners, and CAD Operators.
Provide necessary documentation and reports to clients and building or facility management teams.
Cooperate with other building or facility personnel to achieve corporate goals related to quality, service, cost, and profit.
Report major problems, findings, and results to the Account/Portfolio Manager and senior building or facility manager, with complete recommendations.
Obtain necessary documentation and approvals before organizational changes, planned actions implying commitments, or expenditures above the approved budget.
As applicable, establish goals and objectives with timetables for supervised organizational units and sub-units.
As applicable, select and hire subordinates and delegate authority and responsibility for assigned functions.
As applicable, train, develop, motivate, and discipline subordinates, and review and appraise their work performance.
Implement government laws and regulations and adhere to established rulings of government authorities.