Sr. Assistant Project Manager - Ops
Support a team of project managers with responsibilities including the coordination of projects, small tenant improvements, assignments, capital improvements and building or site repairs for properties; may provide project management support to Project Managers or Directors for designated projects.
Support initiation through closeout phases of projects including resource management and assignments.
Support onboarding, continuous training, and process adherence for direct team members and project managers within program
Governance and reporting of program level initiatives including financial status, tenant improvement processing, and data integrity.
Supports process development, program improvement, and quality initiatives across the account.
Establishes goals and objectives with timetables for the organizational unit and sub-units supervised
Review requisitions, change orders, payment applications and other invoices associated with the project
Support staff responsible for specific sites to identify requirements, estimate costs, prepare schedules, and coordinate completion of required work
Participate or lead reoccurring operational and project specific team meetings both internally and with client.
Assist in the selection and contracting process of consultants and construction contractors, as necessary for each project
Issue regular status reports to personnel regarding work in progress
Get buy in and obtain appropriate approval for organizational changes, project plans and expenditures in excess of approved budget
Have a background in renovations / tenant improvements in the above sectors
Perform related assignments, as required, in the daily operation of the group
Key competencies include client focus, multi-tasking, organizational skills, time management, communication proficiency (oral and written), team orientation, proven leadership ability, and administrative ability.
Important education : A high school diploma is required. A Bachelors degree with a major in architecture, engineering, building construction or other related technical area is preferred.
Important experience : A minimum of 2 years of prior work experience in architecture, construction or project management field is preferred.
Additional eligibility qualifications : Ability to develop excellent client relations and strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
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 for the position is $68,000.00 - $80,000.00. 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.
Sr Project Manager • Chicago, IL, US