Project Manager at CBRE Excellerate

Main purpose / objective of the position:
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of Integrated Facilities and Corporate Real Estate management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management

• Overseeing Project Management delivery, processes, and operational and commercial models at the client site.
• Reporting on financial performance, identifying risk items and analysing KPI performance to identify any gaps in resource or capability at specific site/s.
• Leads project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• Builds strong relationships with customer and wider stakeholders to ensure high satisfaction with project delivery.
• Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual Facilities Management projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
• Responsible for billing (including documentation required for revenue recognition), accounts receivable (AR) collection.
• Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to moderately complex documents affecting projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys, specifications and drawings.
• Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements.
• Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard to complex request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients.
• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
• Implements project documentation governance aligned with company and Client requirements.
• Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
• Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines.
• Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
• Demonstrates ability to identify project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.
• Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviours that are consistent with the company's values.
• Manages 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team).
• Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating team members.
• Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results.
• Responsible for setting department deadlines.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The successful candidate will have experience of managing multiple projects directly and also experience/or ready to take the step to oversee management of projects in remote locations with the support of the in-country account team.
• Typical project would be chiller replacement, HVAC works, lighting, boilers, sustainability projects (water, energy, fossil fuel decarbonization), refurbishment projects including MEP and finishes.
• Builds sound relationship with customer business partners is key, including understanding wider strategy and their ongoing needs for their sites.
• Ensure that contract is a collaborative model and focused on the long-term relationship.
• The successful candidate will become an integral part of our overall account team for the region and will be a support for ongoing operations when needed as well as project.
• Strong attention on budget, quality, timeline and safety are a must have.

EDUCATION:

• Relevant degree in a technical and or industry area of study.
• Supplementary Project Management qualification.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Knowledge in leases, construction contracts, and construction practices.
• Local knowledge and experience of projects management.
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions.
• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders and client groups.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
• Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.