The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the project lifecycle from planning stage through transition to post project support with focus on working within predetermined estimates and timelines. To control the flow of information on each project to ensure the owner, construction manager, architect, subcontractors and CBRE company personnel understand the quality and schedule requirements of the project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in the implementation of Building Systems and Technology upgrades, retrofits and new installation projects. Directs internal and external team members, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure clear understanding of scope, timelines, and budget requirements.
Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares project plans, project delivery resource requirements, work plan schedule and milestones, ensures quality control, risk identification and mitigation planning.
Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to moderately complex construction documents, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, project charters, bid specifications and construction drawings
Directs, reviews or approves project design drawings/changes and review with team members and subcontractors to ensure all responsible parties have a clear understanding of proper mechanical and electrical installation requirements.
Maintains project budget and prepare change orders throughout project when necessary for any additional work.
Creates and maintains project schedule utilizing MS Project, Excel, or other cloud based scheduling tools.
Works in conjunction with various internal Team Lead/Supervisors, while utilizing scheduling tools in scheduling internal resources and external subcontractors.
Monitors and assists internal and external project team members with material procurement, drawing preparation, shipping and overall implementation strategy.
Works in conjunction with Project Administrator to coordinate all paperwork and documentation required for each project including Billing, Schedules of Values, AIA documents, pay applications, change orders and subcontractor contracts.
Attends job progress meetings virtually or in-person as required by the project(s) and compile meeting notes for distribution to team members as needed.
Communicates frequently and effectively with owners, construction managers, architects and other project team members.
Other duties may be assigned.
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan and supervise assignments of lower level employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelor\'s degree in Project Management, Construction Management or any similar type of Bachelor\'s degree program or minimum five years industry experience or minimum two years\' experience within Operations at CBRE, Inc.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES None
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
A valid driver\'s license with a good driving record for applicable vehicles, without restrictions, or limiting conditions. (Corrective lenses permitted)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, exhibit a professional attitude, and possess time management skills.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
Must be an active listener, giving full attention to what others people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.
Possess a working knowledge of arithmetic.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
Must possess critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems.
Must possess problem solving skills and be able to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and offer/implement solutions.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Must possess judgment and decision making skills and be able to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of business management principals involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of principals and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Knowledge of computer hardware and software including applications and programming.
Must possess knowledge of MS Office suite and MS Project.
Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry\'s most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.