Project Manager

CB Richard Ellis, a leading global commercial real estate services firm, is seeking a Project Manager (PM) to join our Project/Construction Management team for immediate openings.

The PM is responsible for managing both new construction and tenant improvement projects; qualified candidates must bring at least 3 years of related commercial real estate experience or 3-5 years of General Construction experience to this role. In this role, the PM is involved with all aspects of project and construction management for ongoing commercial development projects, including contract management, budgeting, estimating, planning, scheduling, job cost and progress tracking.

The Project Manager will have major responsibilities and duties including:

Regularly interacts with Client to ensure that the Client’s goals and objectives are being met.
Responsible for the preparation of accurate, timely and complete reports to the Client and CBRE.
Actively responds to the Clients’ needs and concerns.
Assists in the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete contracts between the Client and CBRE.
Adheres to procedures and policies regarding internal controls.
Participates in all phases of project management including due diligence, schedule and budget development, programming, design management, FF&E procurement, construction, and move coordination.
Performs all aspects of contract administration including contract review, change orders, project start-up, and closeout
REQUIREMENTS


The Project Manager will possess the following skill sets and characteristics:

· Must have three or more years of commercial Project Management or Construction Management experience in the commercial real estate field.

· Independent self-starter mentality with exceptional communication and organizational skills.

· Superior customer service orientation for both internal and external clients.

· Basic financial and accounting skills.

· Strong planning and a “detail oriented” focus.

· Ability to act on prompt, thoughtful systematic decisions and communicate in a diplomatic, tactful fashion.

· Experience managing and motivating vendors in a teaming environment.

· Strong computer skills including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, and the Internet