Project Manager

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Project Manager

Global Occupier Services

Poland – EMEA
 

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 52,000 employees in more than 70 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world.

Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $10.1 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.

The Global Occupier Services business within Cushman & Wakefield have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our market-leading Global Occupier Services function, based in Poland.

We are looking for a pro-active Project Manager from either a commercial real estate, construction, facilities management background to be involved in the following:

• Build strong networks within Cushman & Wakefield and maintain a good understanding of wider business services and markets, i.e. Workplace Consultancy, ESG, Data.
• Assist in the selection and contracting process and oversight of Tier 2 consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project.
• Develop a partnership with client stakeholders to achieve corporate goals and objectives as to quality, service and cost.
• Have an oversight into the performance, development, work quality, reporting, and activities of C&W Local Project Managers and Tier 2 appointed designers, general contractor etc
• Being an inspiring, inclusive and engaging line manager to develop a team of high performing consultants, embodying DEI values and promoting a culture of ‘Opportunity and Ownership’.
• Develop and / or facilitate development of Playbooks, process documentation and governance tools to capture best practice and future operations.
• Responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
• Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project.
• Prepare reports for client and key stakeholders regarding the status of project.
• The Senior Project Manager will coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure all aspects of each project and align with the clients project gateways from inception to completion.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards, best representing Cushman & Wakefield.
• Must take ownership and solve problems to ensure deliverables are met, including escalation and delegation.
• Shows strong professionalism and inspiring leadership qualities and directly responsible for developing team talent.
• The ability to work independently and allocate resources consistent with business goals.
• The Senior Project Manager will need to connect regularly with the Regional and Local FMs on the client account.
• Lead and direct the work of other team members. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Enhance department and organisation reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects across the EMEA Region
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget and adherence to clients process and execution
• Must follow the Governance structure and processes, including adherence to the clients Design Standards & Guidelines and all other relevant technical standards
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimise potential risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Track project performance, planned versus actual
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as Stakeholders
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.