Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Summary

Manage projects independently through all phases : due diligence, space planning, design, permitting, construction, turn-over and decommissioning for Cresa clients.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Understand project issues that should be considered in developing and implementing
• Ability to run simultaneous projects and delegate / provide guidance and mentorship to other team members
• Ability to negotiate favorable contracts on client’s behalf
• Active in :
• Business Development initiatives
• Networking
• Charitable giving or CGI initiatives or committee involvement
• Member of industry association(s) or organization(s)
• Contributing to meet PM business goals
• Contributing to marketing / PM collaterals
• Contribute to revenue generation
• Pitch / Win ratio – instrumental in securing PM assignments (internal and / or 3rd party) and maintaining existing relationships
• Availability and ability to provide expert guidance to other PM team members
• Development of strong client, consultant and vendor relationships

Requirements :

Education / Experience

Minimum 7-10 years of experience as a project manager, responsible for the design and construction process.

College degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or similar degree

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project programs

Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications

Knowledge of Smartsheet is preferred

Versed in building and managing a project team

Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, especially when leading meetings, initiating correspondence, generating meeting notes, and disseminating information internally and externally with clients, vendors, and the wide variety of people and personalities in the industry

Proven ability to manage a multi-million-dollar budget

Expertise with budgets, schedules, scoping consultants, lease / work-letter reviews, Real Estate process / strategic planning, permitting, close-out

Demonstrated ability to pitch with Real Estate Team and independently for PM assignments

Proven ability to manage a multi-phase, multi-disciplinary schedule

Demonstrates leadership qualities – internally and externally

Physical Requirements :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

NOTE : The job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; supervisors may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.