Senior Building Services Project Manager

Description

The company is a global professional services firm with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, and offering programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls, procurement, net zero and digital services.

The company is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with partners holding a significant minority interest, and the two firms work together to offer programme, project and cost management.

You will lead complex building services projects across commercial real estate, life sciences, healthcare, industrial and other capital project sectors.

You will manage delivery of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire protection and related building systems across the full project lifecycle, acting as a key client interface and aiming for technical quality, strong stakeholder coordination, and outcomes that meet schedule, budget, quality and operational goals.

The role suits someone who pairs deep technical knowledge with strong project management and leadership, working alongside clients, design consultants, contractors, commissioning teams and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead building services projects from design through commissioning and handover.
• Be the main point of contact for clients on MEP and building systems delivery.
• Manage design consultants, contractors, suppliers and technical stakeholders across disciplines.
• Coordinate and integrate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and specialty building systems.
• Track scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk to keep projects on track.
• Review design documents, specifications, submittals, RFIs and technical deliverables against project requirements.
• Run design reviews, technical workshops, constructability assessments and value engineering initiatives.
• Support procurement, contractor evaluations and technical bid reviews.
• Identify building services risks and lead mitigation.
• Coordinate with construction, cost management, scheduling and commissioning teams.
• Oversee installation progress and provide oversight during construction, testing, commissioning and startup.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, sustainability objectives and client requirements.
• Prepare and present status reports, technical updates and executive summaries to clients and stakeholders.
• Support project governance, change management, issue resolution and decision-making.
• Build and maintain client relationships and spot opportunities for additional services.
• Mentor junior team members and encourage continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 5+ years managing MEP, building services or technical delivery on large capital construction projects.
• Experience delivering commercial, healthcare, data center, life sciences, industrial or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong grasp of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and building systems design and construction.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Knowledge of commissioning, testing, handover and operational readiness.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and change management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and client relationship skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving, client-facing setting.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, CEng or LEED, or equivalent, are preferred.

Conditions

SOX control responsibilities may apply and must be followed where relevant.

On-site presence and requirements may change based on client needs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from all parts of the community.

Recruitment is confidential under EEO guidelines.

Candidates must never pay any fee in connection with recruitment, and no agency working with the company may ask for one.

Benefits

• The company promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Employees have the chance to shape change and contribute their voice to the workplace.