Project Manager

Job Title

Project Manager

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful design and planning of facilities projects, including mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, and architectural applications; and for the associated administrative and budgetary control responsibilities; and for the planning, organizing, coordination of resources, implementing, directing, and control of these projects. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving. Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.
Ideal candidate will be within a two (2) hours proximity to Chattanooga

Job Description

Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities. Interacts with client representatives onsite, receives direction and coordinates with the property or facility management team. Monitors and coordinates the execution of the various services and processes relating to client contracted agreements for project management and tenant improvements. Works in collaboration with the assigned account manager, building or facility management team, clients, owners and others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met. Keep building management apprised of progress at all times

* Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, property/facility management team, and project team (as applicable) at conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases of project* Assist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project

* Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client and property management on costs and impacts

* Support the marketing of services to clients as requested

* Adhere to corporate, building, and client policies and procedures

* Cooperate with other building/facility personnel to achieve goals and objectives as to quality, service. cost and profit* Report to immediate supervisor major problems and findings and results achieved with recommendations

* Advise and obtain the necessary approvals from the appropriate members of management of potential organizational changes, actions that might require additional commitments, and the need for expenditures in excess of approved budget

* Adhere to government laws and regulations and established rulings of government authorities, including building codes, safety regulations, etc

* Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance* Strive constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keep up to date in the field of specialization.

Travel required up to 50%

COMPETENCIES

1. Client Focus

2 .Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

3. Relationship Management

4. Leadership

5. Technical Proficiency

6. Consultation

7. Organization Skills

8. Time Management

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role

Minimum of 5 years project management experience required

Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity especially experience in leading, motivating, and developing employees

Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

* Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints

* Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

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.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities

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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