Project Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Maryland Heights • Maryland • Montana • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,750 - $95,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and implement detailed project work plans; revise as needed to accommodate evolving requirements.
- Manage all phases of project development including due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, permitting, bidding, procurement, sustainability, and post-construction services.
- Create and oversee project budgets and schedules; monitor timelines and expenditures to ensure alignment with goals.
- Perform Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budget estimates and manage cost code allocations and budget transfers within accounting systems.
- Identify required resources and assign responsibilities across internal teams and external partners.
- Coordinate project team meetings; prepare and distribute meeting minutes to document decisions and action items.
- Ensure project definition documents are prepared and maintained.
- Provide weekly status updates and schedule tracking in designated project databases.
- Prepare and communicate project reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Draft scopes of work (SOWs) for RFPs and contracts for general contractors, design consultants, and vendors.
- Manage the RFP process, including bid issuance, bid leveling, interviews, and award recommendations.
- Issue contracts and purchase orders; enter Schedule of Values (SOVs) and route for approval.
- Supervise vendors and consultants to ensure timely and satisfactory project completion.
- Facilitate dispute resolution and proactively identify and resolve project issues.
- Advise senior management on risks and obtain approvals for changes to scope, design, schedule, or cost.
- Maintain regular communication with internal and external clients to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Coordinate user meetings and consultations to align project outcomes with client expectations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including budget creation, formula development, and auditing.
- Utilize project management and accounting systems effectively to support project tracking and reporting.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Smartsheet
Requirements
- A minimum of two (2) years of commercial real estate experience
- B.S Degree in related fields of Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years directly related experience construction related project accountability role or a minimum of five (5) years equivalent combination of experience in an advisory and/or project management capacity required.
- Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects; ability to read and understand construction specifications (and construction drawings preferred)
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple projects, maintain excellent client relations, client management, and consultation skills required
- Proven leadership ability, administrative ability, technical background, and project responsibility experience preferred
- Willing/able to travel
- Highly organized and skilled with time management; Superior oral and written communication skills required.
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementbudget managementcost estimationscope of work (SOW)request for proposals (RFP)construction specificationsconstruction drawingsproject trackingMicrosoft ExcelSmartsheet
Soft Skills
client managementcommunication skillsorganizational skillsleadershiptime managementproblem-solvingteam coordinationadministrative abilityconsultation skillsdispute resolution
Certifications
B.S Degree in Construction ManagementB.S Degree in ArchitectureB.S Degree in Engineering