Construction Project Manager

Company: Cushman & Wakefield
Location: St. Louis, MO 63141

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Responsible for managing the design, development, and implementation of ground up Project & Development Services on behalf of the client, using established processes, experience, and expertise.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements

Successfully initiate, plan, execute and close all project deliverables as committed

Ensure project definition documents are prepared and maintained

Publish project plans and schedules as needed

Ensure the schedules of the various constituencies involved are coordinated, and the multiple sub-project plans are consolidated into one master project schedule for project tracking

Track project timelines and costs

Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope

Identify and resolve issues

Develop and manage project budget and schedule

Create and evaluate project reports and provide project status to internal and external clients

Supervise vendors to ensure satisfactory project completion

Prepare, publish, and communicate project status, including input into the designated tracking systems

Advise corporate management on all perceived risks to the successful completion of the project, and obtain decisions and approval from management on changes to project scope, design, schedule and cost

Coordinate project team meetings

Coordinate and track dependencies for the successful completion of the project

Facilitate dispute resolution

Ensure that appropriate communication occurs regarding all user meetings and consultations with the customer

Communicate regularly with internal and external customers as appropriate in order to ensure the delivery of high quality service and system support

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, , or related discipline

3+ years of project management experience in the commercial construction industry as an Owner’s Representative or General Contractor

Proven experience managing ground-up, retail, or other capital improvement construction projects

Or any similar combination of education and experience

Certified in PMP, PE, AIA, LEED, or CMAA preferred

Ability to prepare and track overall project budgets and schedules

Experience leading and managing numerous facets of multiple projects simultaneously

Proficient with architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts

Strong working knowledge of Project Management software (MS Project, NIKU)

Ability to conduct periodic project meetings either onsite or via conference calls with clients, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders

Demonstrated customer/vendor relationship building experience

Excellent oral or written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to travel

“Cushman & Wakefield is always looking for great talent to join our team. We are currently building our talent pipeline for future business wins. Please view and apply if you are interested in learning more about this potential opportunity and any others we expect to have open shortly.”

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.