Senior Project Manager

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a Senior Construction Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing consulting services to a dedicated Life Sciences client based in Malvern, PA to help achieve the client company's strategic business objectives. You will have a strong focus in supporting the implementation of a 3-5 year master plan.


This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You'll Do:

• Develop capital plans for various Facilities projects for all stages and be responsible for portfolio management and project execution for a dedicated Life Sciences client. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Interact directly with the client's site lead to manage and lead all projects including preparing all elements of the project, including the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
• Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.
• Ensure project data integrity and documentation are accurate, timely, and coordinated.
• Direct the project delivery team by providing mentorship and direction to achieve goals.
• Build action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.
• Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans. Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Mentor others and share in-depth knowledge of own your job subject area and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies and explain difficult or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with at least 7 years of proven experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• Prior experience working in a life science campus setting, regulated space or project management experience delivering Capex and Opex projects is strongly desired.
• General knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices and the ability to read architectural drawings.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information with a willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Interpersonal skills with a sophisticated inquisitive mentality.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

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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.

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