Project Manager, Government, Project & Development Services

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Tysons, VA, USA
In-Office
102K-120K Annually
Senior level
Real Estate
The Role
Manages government facilities projects from initiation through construction completion, including scope, schedules, budgets, drawings, vendor bids, risks, change orders, invoices, reporting, and client communications. Leads project meetings, coordinates multidisciplinary teams and resources, supports operational readiness, maintains project documentation, and mentors junior staff while ensuring projects meet approved objectives, timelines, quality standards, and budgets.
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Job Title

Project Manager, Government, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful design and planning of facilities projects, including mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, and architectural applications; and for the associated administrative and budgetary control responsibilities; and for the planning, organizing, coordination of resources, implementing, directing, and control of these projects. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving. Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

  • Assists with group direction through performance of routine tasks and activities and establishes processes, methods and systems.
  • Proactively manages project-related issues on an account or assigned project as necessary for each project.
  • Develop scope and schedule project reports and manage the development of drawings for clients, property/facility management team, design and development and constructions phases for assigned project.
  • Ensure success in initiation, planning, execution, and close of all projects against agreed targets.
  • Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards for work performance along with maintaining accurate and consistent electronic files.
  • Prepare agendas and meeting materials, lead meetings, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met.
  • Support the project implementation and execution through completion of construction. Works with owner team on operational readiness plans
  • Advise and obtain necessary approvals from management of potential organizational changes, actions requiring additional commitments and the need for expenditures in excess of approved budget.
  • Coordinate and track all vendor RFQ’s and RFP’s.
  • Proactively manage project-related risks and issues.
  • Review all change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client, all project financial information and management of services to clients as requested.
  • Keep building management apprised of progress at all times.

Education/Experience/Training:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
  • 5 or more years of related experience.
  • Solid project management skills along with demonstrated understanding of project management business. Experience in client relations, client management and consulting.
  • Autonomously able to manage a complete project from onset through completion. Read and understand construction specifications and blueprints.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings.
  • Prepare and track master project budgets.
  • Highly organized with the ability to identify and manage multiple priorities at once.
  • Understanding of technical requirements for various project types.
  • Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences or high-tech manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
  • Must have experience working with government projects.

Competencies:

  • Problem Solving
  • Leads Projects or Project Components
  • Provides guidance to junior staff
  • Analysis
  • Reporting




Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Five or more years of related experience
  • Project management experience and understanding of project management business practices
  • Experience in client relations, client management, and consulting
  • Ability to independently manage a complete project from initiation through completion
  • Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
  • Experience preparing and tracking master project budgets
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Understanding of technical requirements for various project types
  • Construction industry experience
  • Experience working with government projects
  • Life sciences or high-tech manufacturing experience

Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
53,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1917

What We Do

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.

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