Sr. Project Manager, Labs

Company: Cushman & Wakefield
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job Title Sr. Project Manager, Labs Job Description Summary The Senior Project Manager, Labs is responsible for executing a project or group of highly technical, Custom Business Space, projects from conceptualization to successful conclusion; accountable for defining the goals and intended outcomes of each project along with project scope, risk, procurement methodology, schedule, and budget. Lead the design, permitting, and construction of the project through the use of established processes, experience, and expertise while providing exceptional communication to all project stakeholders. As a leader and expert within the project management team, you will mentor other members of the Project & Development Services organization. You will lead/support aspects of the Capital Planning process, helping to establish and track against business unit level 1, 3, 5 year capital plans. Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Assemble and manage a project team of internal and external professionals to deliver the entire project lifecycle Directly oversee and manage all project development and pre-construction efforts Develop and review Project Charters/plans with all stakeholders for the project deliverables Develop and maintain product requirement documentation, ensuring that user needs are clear, and technical requirements are well defined for current and future state Lead day-to-day workflow of cross-functional project teams, ensuring work is completing as planned Manage technical specifications and documentations, and own all project-related task management Proactively identify potential project risks, and identity solutions to address them in advance Serve as the key point of contact for project teams and stakeholders Manage day-to-day client interaction and expectations Prepare and/or review project contracts Play critical leadership, coordination, and communication role with all stakeholders Regularly monitor the progress of all sites by completing site visits Ensure the project plan, scope, work structure, schedule, and budget are maintained by all the involved parties (e.g. consultants, engineers, architects, vendors, etc.) Create, evaluate and maintain project schedules Support project programming phase for development of preliminary ROM (rough order of magnitude) budgets Develop detailed project budgets; monitor and ensure budgets are met anf provide accurate cash forecasting throughout the projects delivery Responsible for developing and maintaining business units capital planning budgets, tracking, and reporting Track savings opportunities and cost avoidance for client documentation Oversee document preparation and completion (e.g. contracts, close-outs, punch lists, etc.) Create and evaluate project reporting; provide timely and accurate project status reporting to internal and external parties Continually seek and capitalize upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships Assist with new business pursuits and process optimization Meeting management - develop agendas, assign action items and track to completion for regularly occurring project meetings, client meetings, special topics meetings, etc. Review and comprehension of building systems along with internal/external team members for recommendation and optimization of project scope with respect to project requirements, budget, schedule, etc. Participate in the recruiting strategies, interview new hire candidates and contribute to hiring decisions Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline and experience 10+ years of project or construction management experience 5+ years of MEP systems experience with respect to preconstruction and construction management Or any similar combination of education and experience Broad understanding of the construction industry Exhibits strong leadership qualities Ability to prioritize and manage simultaneous and/or competing priorities Can work independently in a deadline-sensitive and fast-paced environment A passion for the intersection of technology and creativity Experience managing projects with a distributed team Strong written and verbal communication skills Certification in PE, AIA, LEED, or CMAA preferred PMP certification or ability to pursue Solid understanding of the construction industry, terminology, codes, documentation, and design disciplines Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, G-Suite, etc. Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Procore, Clarizen, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam Revu) Strong organization with proven leadership and interpersonal skills Prior experience managing capital programs in excess of $1 Mil. Ability to perform duties under deadline pressure in a fast-paced, high volume environment Detail oriented and thorough Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills 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 May involve periods of standing, such as operating at a copier/fax/scanner or standing desk 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 climb a ladder 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 AAP/EEO STATEMENT C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. This position requires that the employee perform services for a customer at a customer facility. The customer mandates that all service providers entering its facility be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In light of the customer's requirement, C&W will require each individual to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to commencing employment in this position, except to the extent that applicable law requires a reasonable accommodation for the individual (and to the extent that such accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on C&W). Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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