Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls

Description

You will join the project management function as the owner's representative, managing projects from start to finish. The work is consulting for a financial services client account, helping the client meet its strategic business goals.

The projects are office infrastructure builds, carried out onsite and across the region. They involve MEP upgrades and installations in smart buildings where people are still working, with a strong focus on BMS (Building Management Systems) automation controls.

The company is a global professional services firm with more than 22,000 people in over 60 countries. It works across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, and offers program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

The company is majority owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Partners hold a significant minority interest.

Responsibilities

• Run every phase of several real estate projects, from planning and design through construction, occupancy and closeout.
• Work with clients to shape each project, covering scope, the delivery resources needed, cost estimates and budget, the schedule and milestones, quality control and risk identification.
• Report project status to the Project Management Director and other business leaders.
• Coach and develop other project managers so they build deep knowledge across most or all areas of the function.
• Choose delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the qualification process. Run complex requests for proposals, evaluate bids and recommend resources to clients.
• Keep all workstreams on schedule and resolve or escalate issues.
• Hold regular meetings to review status on active and upcoming projects.
• Work with the project team to develop solutions and guide delivery through to completion.
• Look for better methods to meet individual and department objectives, applying advanced knowledge.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards and operational plans that support functional goals.
• Lead by example. Anticipate objections and win over senior stakeholders, including those with competing interests, to adopt a different view.
• SOX control responsibilities may form part of the role and must be followed where they apply.

Requirements

• You must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without visa sponsorship.
• Required: owner's representative experience with a Class A financial or professional services client, and infrastructure or MEP experience.
• Required: a track record of working with senior leadership in a strategic role and of leading delivery resources on projects.
• Required: the ability to perform in a fast-paced, demanding setting while leading several projects or programs at different stages.
• Preferred: a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with 8-10 years of relevant experience. Experience and education combined will be considered in place of a degree.
• Preferred: PE, LEED AP, PMP and/or CCM designation.
• Desired: strong knowledge of BMS controls, building automation and smart buildings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and knowledge of PM Web or similar project management software.

Conditions

Hybrid schedule with onsite work.

Approximately 20% out-of-town travel within the region.

The company promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.