Senior Project Manager, Life Sciences, Project & Development Services

Description

• Review, comment, validate and audit cost estimates prepared by contractors.
• Review subcontract proposals and related pricing and scoping
• Works with Operation Readiness teams to ensure smooth project transition plans
• Develop and own the Master Project Schedule; actively track each aspect of the project performance against schedules and critical path.
• Lead project client facing meetings
• Assist PDS senior leadership and Market Lead in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards and excellence.
• Organizes people and resources along with operating within office or department.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager and/or Market Lead.
• Drives overall scope and contractors to project schedule and cost objectives
• Guide the client and team through the design implementation, procurement, and construction process along.
• Drives the development and support of the validation master plans
• Inform Manager and/or Market Lead of all project, internal and client issues affecting the perception and reputation of Cushman & Wakefield.
• May oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources.
• Management of due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, budget, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post construction services.
• Prepare various RFQ’s and/or RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.
• Implements plans while providing construction cost and benefit analysis as required.
• Contributes to the project strategy development with Directors and executes within business unit of C&W and client.
• Oversee project implementation and execution through completion of construction. Works with owner team on operational readiness plans
• Manages overall project cost, schedule, risk, and scope execution and develops project charter and execution plan
• Negotiate contracts and performance management with selected contracted vendors, consultants, etc.

Requirements

• Extensive interface with client staff and internal customers.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
• 10 or more years of related experience.
• Advanced project management skills with demonstrated understanding of project management business. Ability to support and/or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested. History in client relations, client management, contract negotiations, and consulting skills. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate analyzed data to client and project team to achieve project goals. Strong working knowledge of architectural/engineering drawings and construction concepts. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences or high-tech manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written
• Must have Life Sciences Experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance