Project Manager, Project & Development Services (Assets/Moves)

Job Title

Project Manager, Project & Development Services (Assets/Moves)

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful management of the design, planning and construction of real estate facilities projects, with accountability for accomplishing all project goals and objectives. Project aspects may include mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, and architectural applications; the associated administrative and budgetary control responsibilities; the planning, organizing, coordination of resources; and full control and execution of the project to the fulfillment of client expectations.

Job Description

This position is fully onsite at the client sites which will be throughout Los Angeles County.

Essential Job Duties

• Furniture/Equipment/Relocation Project Management Services with emphasis in FF&E selection, procurement coordination, and purchasing for all areas as identified to provide FF&E and move-in/relocation management services. Responsibilities include strategic oversight of all FF&E programming, budgeting, FF&E quotes an procurement, FF&E scheduling and installation, pre-move, move, and post move coordination, and close-out phase activities for assigned projects.
• Management of project deliverables, including developing scope of work, scheduling project reports, managing the development of drawings for clients and property/facility management team, designing and development and constructions phases for assigned project.
• Proactively manages project-related issues on an account or assigned project, as necessary.
• Ensure success in initiation, planning, execution, and completion of all projects against agreed upon targets.  
• Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards for work performance along with maintaining accurate and consistent electronic files.
• Prepare agendas and meeting materials, lead meetings, 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.
• Advise and obtain necessary approvals from management of potential organizational changes, actions requiring additional commitments and the need for expenditures in excess of approved budget.
• Coordinate and track all vendor RFQ’s and RFP’s.
• Review all change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client, all project financial information and management of services to clients as requested.
• Responsible for keeping building management apprised of progress at all times.

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Solid project management skills with demonstrated understanding of project management business.
• Experience in client relations, client management and consulting.
• Autonomously able to manage a complete project from onset through completion. 
• Read and understand construction specifications and blueprints.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings. 
• Prepare and track master project budgets.
• Highly organized with the ability to identify and manage multiple priorities at once. 
• Understanding of technical requirements for various project types. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam software.
• Knowledge of furniture and equipment specifications and procurement.
• Ability to read architectural and furniture drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Provides guidance to junior staff.
• Experience with analysis and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational and Public Works experience
• Procurement, Furniture Fixtures & Equipment sourcing, or asset management experience.
• Knowledge/proficiency in AutoCAD software.
• Proficiency in Visio or Design Software.
• Interior Design Certification CID or CCIDQ
• Membership with IISA, AIA, IFMA, LEED Certified

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 106,250.00 - $125,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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