Project Manager, Labs

Company: Cushman & Wakefield
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

location Mountain View, California, country United States of America category Professional Job Description Summary Job Description Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our project management team leading client lab projects. Our Lab Project Management Team is accountable for managing the end-to-end delivery of multiple types of lab projects across the Cushman & Wakefield managed portfolio @ Google. As a results driven project manager, you will partner with internal and client stakeholders to create and maintain an environment of accountability, pro-active project management and constant improvement through data driven decisions and planning. Clear communication and level setting with all project stakeholders will be an integral aspect of this role to ensure delivery of the portfolio of projects in alignment with the individual business and Lab Program objectives.-- Assume leadership of assigned Lab projects as the designated subject matter expert (SME). Deliver lab projects across a multi-building portfolio. Develop project charters, schedules, budget, and resource requirements. Develop proactive and creative solutions when qualifying project requests in order to improve speed to market.-- Regularly demonstrate your SME capabilities throughout the project life-cycle, drawing on your experience, to guide strategy, design and delivery phases of assigned projects. Prepare materials for and lead strategy and approval meetings with lab stakeholders. Develop Capital Project budgets and schedules. Develop project financial forecasts and monthly cash flow reconciliations. Manage project scope from plan intake through planning, execution, delivery, and close-out. Coordinate efforts of the project team including Project Controls, Safety, Quality Assurance/Control, Scheduling, Engineering and other cross functional partners to ensure successful delivery of projects. Report on the health of the project portfolio including safety, schedule, cost, risks and quality. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution and completion. Responsible for the commissioning process and handover to operations leveraging on site QA/QC resources and commissioning agents as applicable. Coordinate with the facility technical manager to provide project planning and execution support where needed. Maintain alignment with Google Facilities Manager(s) responsible for the buildings located within the assigned geographical zone. Hold regularly occurring meetings to report on project status, risks, relocation impacts, shutdowns, crane picks, delays, etc. Communicate with C&W's Space Management team and Integrated Facilities Management team on a regular basis to align and coordinate on client facing communication, strategic coordination, and anything zone related.-- Responsible for delivering projects in alignment with C&W's SLAs and KPIs.-- Support monthly reporting by keeping projects records up to date and supporting ad-hoc requests as submitted. Selects and manages project team and resources including subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and partners through bidding and vendor selection process. Negotiate vendor contracts and purchase orders as needed. Regularly monitor the progress of all projects by completing site visits, tracking procurement activities and reviewing GC weekly reports. Conducts project meetings (including taking and sharing minutes), tracks deliverables assigned in meetings, coordinates project updates/reports and drawing reviews at conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases of project. Reviews and approves requisitions, change orders and invoices associated with projects. Oversees document preparation and completion (e.g. contracts, close-outs, punch lists, etc.). Adheres to Google and C&W policies and procedures, obtains necessary approvals, understands local permitting processes and works with local building officials to obtain permits, approvals and final acceptance. Value engineering based on Google BOD, scope of work and solid understanding of industry benchmarking. Continually seek and capitalize upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. Recommends and assists with internal program and process improvements. Manage day-to-day client interactions and expectations. REQUIREMENTS Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. Excellent leadership and supervisory skills. Experience working with various size, technically challenging projects in a R&D environment.-- Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Thrives in a complex and changing environment.-- Thinks critically and creatively about how to regularly improve processes and operations. Advanced understanding of MEPFP design and construction processes applicable to lab environments. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline preferred or any similar combination of education and experience 5-7 years of project or construction management experience 3+ years experience with managing technical lab projects of varying size and complexity Certifications preferred - PE, AIA, LEED, or CMAA PMP certification or ability to pursue Solid understanding of the construction industry, terminology, codes, documentation, and design disciplines Strong knowledge of Google Suite Proficiency with project management tools - Procore, Clarizen, Bluebeam, Plangrid, Salesforce Willing/able to travel Detail oriented and thorough Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day Involves climbing roof ladders periodically May involve periods of standing, such as operating at a copier/fax/scanner Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative--- Action employer. 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