Associate Director of Project Management

Associate Director of Project Management

The purpose of this position is responsible for project management services within an assigned client account to achieve the company's strategic business objectives. Key project delivery focus areas include scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk management. Project portfolio will primarily consist of renovations and recapitalization of pharmaceutical research laboratories and associated MEP facility support services. This role is onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance, development, and retention of Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers within your assigned work group.
• Projects and Project Managers within your assigned work group will be located in the greater Indianapolis area.
• Promote and maintain an environment consistent with CBRE|Turner & Townsend values including respect, integrity, service, and excellence.
• Responsible for ensuring your assigned work group develops, executes, and delivers a project portfolio that consistently meets established key performance indicators for the client account, while following both CBRE and client policies and procedures.
• Regularly provide project portfolio updates and reports to the Director of Project Management as it relates to project budget, schedule, risk, and safety metrics within your assigned work group.
• Consistently balance the needs of the customer, employee, and shareholder while meeting organizational objectives.
• Consistently embrace and promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Recruitment of Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers to successfully meet the requirements of your project portfolio.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a succession plan for the Associate Director of Project Management position.
• Ensure direct, indirect, and / or outsourced service providers and vendors provide consistent, high-quality services.
• Ensure team compliance with corporate and local standards and procedures.
• Manage and foster healthy relationships with external consultants and vendors while holding them accountable in delivering their scope of work in a timely and consistent fashion.
• Support CBRE initiatives by participating on steering committees as required. Additionally, ensure smooth transition of initiatives into your assigned work group.
• Ensure all projects delivered by your assigned work group adhere to local playbook standards and norms.
• Possess ability to create effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, and senior leadership.
• Possess ability to solve advanced problems resulting from complex situations.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Previous experience in a leadership role considered a plus, although not required. A basic understanding of GxP (Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Good Clinical Practices) within the pharmaceutical sector is preferred. Working knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry and biology research laboratories is preferred.

Certificates and / or Licenses

PMP (US and / or Canada) and LEED AP preferred

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

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