At Cushman & Wakefield, we employ the most talented professionals and invest in superior resources and technologies to provide our clients with innovative advice and bottom line results.
The talent of our extraordinary people and the culture and business approach we foster, coupled with the exceptional, creative services we provide and the results we deliver worldwide for owners, occupiers, and investors are what really distinguishes Cushman & Wakefield from all other real estate service firms.
Cushman & Wakefield is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Regional Project Manager- Chicago, IL
Purpose of the Job
Generates revenue and manages a regional Project Management Group with responsibility to coordinate with Area Leaders, C&W Branch Managers, and area Service Lines
Principle Responsibilities
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Directs the overall development of new project activities and the activities of all active projects within an assigned geographic region Works closely with the Area Leader with regard to proper staffing, future projects, and maintaining proper client relationships
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Prepares project reports illustrating conclusions and recommendations and conducts meetings with owners and project team members to resolve project issues during the project design development stages and participates in structuring the selection of the interior architects and other professionals and advises client on final recommendations Evaluates existing and proposed project sites and facilities with respect to program requirements Ensures the resolution of programming issues through project completion
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Advises the client and other members of the project team with respect to base building and interior project management Evaluates and critiques the progress of design development, budget and schedule from a client point of view – recognizing that base building and interiors issues overlap and are part of an integrated system
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Refines existing Client Solutions Project Management services to meet potential client requirements and communicates and promotes these services to potential clients and to other Cushman & Wakefield professionals
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Profit and loss responsibility
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Users of these services include:
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Tenant-owners or tenants, who want to evaluate a relocation to leased space (existing or under development), development of their own building, or approaching a developer for a build-to-suit solution;
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Brokers who need further definition of client requirements or who would like assistance in strengthening and controlling a client relationship;
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Developers who may need advice in creating architectural criteria for meeting a tenant market;
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Any Cushman & Wakefield professional who may need consultation on office space programming questions
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Observes corporate policies and procedures
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Maintains high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance
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Strives constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keeps up to date in the field of specialization
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Cooperates with other personnel to achieve corporate goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profit
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Reports to immediate supervisor(s) major problems and findings and results achieved with recommendations
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Clears through channels organizational changes contemplated, actions planned implying commitments, and expenditures in excess of approved budget
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Establishes goals and objectives with timetables for the organizational unit and sub-units supervised
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Selects subordinates with approval of appropriate supervisors; delegates to each necessary authority and responsibility for performance of assigned functions
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Trains, develops, motivates and disciplines subordinates as necessary to meet established goals; reviews and appraises their work performance
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Implements government laws and regulations and adheres to established rulings of government authorities
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Carries out responsibilities in a professional, courteous manner at all times
Knowledge and Experience
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Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field; Masters degree preferred
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15+ years directly related experience in a corporate services or project management accountability role
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Possess a general understanding (for facilities programming) of industry standards, building systems, base building construction, corporate management, urban planning, architecture, interior design, office technology, and environmental factors
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Proven leadership ability, administrative ability, technical background and project responsibility experience
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Background in sales or sales support is strongly preferred
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Superior oral and written communication skills
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Software competency: Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel
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