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Senior Project Manager - Team Lead

Cushman & Wakefield · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full-timeRemote10+ yrs$139k–$164kListed as no visa sponsorshipReal Estate
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In short

The Senior Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary real estate projects and manage a team of project managers to ensure all client objectives are met. They are responsible for financial oversight, vendor management, and ensuring the successful delivery of project plans from design through construction.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Project managementTeam leadershipReal estate solutionsFinancial managementBudgetingContract negotiationVendor managementStrategic planning

ALSO MENTIONED

Project ManagementReal EstateConstructionTeam LeadFinancial ManagementBudgetingForecastingContract NegotiationVendor ManagementDue Diligence

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 12 years of experience, including two years in a management role. Proficiency in project management software, financial reporting, and strong consulting skills are essential for this position.

About the employer

Cushman & Wakefield

As a global commercial real estate services leader with 52,000 professionals worldwide, we will never settle for the world that’s been built, but relentlessly drive it forward for our clients, colleagues and communities. #BetterNeverSettles

INDUSTRY
Real Estate
COMPANY
Public Company
HEADQUARTERS
Chicago, IL
SIZE
10,001+on LinkedIn
OFFICES
23 on LinkedIn
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11 roles

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Questions about this role

Is this Cushman & Wakefield role remote?
Tagged remote.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $139,420–$164,023 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 10+ years.

The posting, in full

Senior Project Manager - Team Lead The Sr. Project Manager, Team Lead will be responsible for the successful managements of the design, planning and construction of projects by leading individual, multidisciplined real estate solutions for clients. This role is directly accountable for managing and coaching a team of project managers (APM – SPM) in accomplishing all project requirements/objectives determined for the project by the client.

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Job Title

Senior Project Manager - Team Lead

Job Description Summary

The Sr. Project Manager, Team Lead will be responsible for the successful managements of the design, planning and construction of projects by leading individual, multidisciplined real estate solutions for clients. This role is directly accountable for managing and coaching a team of project managers (APM – SPM) in accomplishing all project requirements/objectives determined for the project by the client.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties

  • Regular interface with internal and external clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services, project action plans are implemented, anticipate/respond to client needs, and generally act as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work.
  • Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including complete financial management of project: establish and manage project budgets, maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client.
  • Management of due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post construction services.
  • Demonstrate competence in broad range of varied project types and operate in complex, non-routine environment.
  • Negotiate contracts with selected vendor(s) and manage performance of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
  • Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) with GOS PDS Director.
  • Provide an appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure proper performance criteria are being met.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
  • Active management of PDS staff, including adherence to company policy/procedures, staff
  • development, performance management, and team motivation. Convey and ensure adoption of policies and practices to the team.

Education/Experience/Training

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred.
  • 12 or more years of related experience with two or more years of management experience required.
  • Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area.
  • Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business.
  • Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
  • A proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction.
  • Software skills: Microsoft Office applications, MS Project.

Physical Demands/Environmental Work Conditions

  • Must be able to travel up to 40% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 139,419.55 - $164,023.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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