Senior Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

Senior Project Manager at Cushman & Wakefield responsible for project design, development, and construction management. Leading stakeholder teams and ensuring project objectives and client needs are met.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,755 - $170,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and construction processes, with a strong focus on tenant improvement projects, budget management, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to lead teams, resolve issues, and adapt project plans to meet evolving requirements.

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Project ManagementTenant Improvement ConstructionConstruction SpecificationsBudget ManagementStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementTenant Improvement ConstructionReading Construction SpecificationsBudget DevelopmentTimeline ManagementProblem-SolvingProject Work Plans

Soft Skills

LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S Degree in ArchitectureB.S Degree in Construction ManagementB.S Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Stakeholder InteractionFacility ManagementGeneral ContractorsClient VendorsMaster Contractor Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for following established processes and procedures for managing the design, development, and construction of projects for a client account.
Interacts with multiple stakeholder teams such as clients, facility management, transactions, occupancy planning, general contractors, and client vendors.
Contracts, coordinates, and monitors various services relating to master contractor agreements for tenant improvement and facilities projects.
Works closely with and provides detailed progress reports to the Team Lead and Client, in addition to the building/facility management team.
Identify and resolve issues; must be good at problem-solving.
Schedule and lead project meetings, prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines.
Create and execute project work plans and revise them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S Degree in related fields of Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering preferred.
Requires seven (7) to ten (10) years of directly related project management and/or construction experience.
Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects.
Ability to read and understand construction specifications (and construction drawings preferred).
Proven leadership ability, administrative ability, technical background, and project responsibility experience preferred.
Highly organized and skilled with time management.
Willing/able to travel up to 35% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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