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CBRE Group Looking for Construction Project Manager (Life Sciences Midwest) Full Time
Job ID
101982
Posted
18-Jan-2023
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Project Management
Location(s)
Battle Creek – Michigan – United States of America, Champaign – Illinois – United States of America, Chicago – Illinois – United States of America, Chicago Heights – Illinois – United States of America, Columbus – Ohio – United States of America, Detroit – Michigan – United States of America, Highland Park – Illinois – United States of America, Indianapolis – Indiana – United States of America, Kalamazoo – Michigan – United States of America, Kentwood – Michigan – United States of America, Naperville – Illinois – United States of America, Oak Brook – Illinois – United States of America, Peoria – Illinois – United States of America
CBRE is looking for a Project Manager to support our Life Sciences clients in Chicagoland and surrounding markets. 40% travel is required.
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to lead individual, multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for Life Science clients, in facilities such as surgical suites, MRI Suites, vivarium, wet/dry labs, and research facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating with Capital Planning Associates, developing project scope, schedule and budget, managing design and construction, and serving as the project lead with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Serve as an agent of the Owner leading all phases of construction projects including planning, scheduling, budgeting, design, construction, owner test fits, and regulatory interaction with the support of the internal Facilities Team, User Groups, Owner’s Corporate Real Estate and Construction Managers, and business stakeholders
– Develops requests for proposals, issues LOIs, negotiates terms and conditions, contract development, and awards project work.
– Evaluates and administer contract documents to outside construction contractors, including approval for payment applications to the Owner.
– Orders furniture, equipment and other Owner furnished materials for the construction project.
– Utilizes broad industry experience to improve and/or introduce new business practices, policies and procedures necessary to achieve organizational goals.
– Takes initiative regarding risk management/mitigation and contingency planning with budget, scope, schedule, communications, or other matters as necessary to prevent negative impacts to the projects
– Capable of leading highly complex projects from inception through execution, and close-out
– Serves as a mentor to less experienced team members
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
– Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management or equivalent education and experience
– Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, construction management, or facilities management
– Preferred experience in design/construction management for large/small vivarium, BSL-2, BSL-3, MRI suites, surgical suites, and wet-lab research space
– Proven ability to build teams, integrate into existing teams, and lead projects of varying complexity. Demonstrated success delivering projects on time, within budget, and with the standard of care and quality expected of similar industry professionals.
– Effective communicator and leader of internal/external project team members such as stakeholders, building owners, managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction
– Ability to manage multiple projects during different phases
– Experience with software MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit, & BlueBeam
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with a thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines.
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CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
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