Senior Project Manager, Data Centers, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an exceptional leader to head their expansion into Mission Critical Facilities and Data Centers. This pivotal role involves managing complex business development activities for commercial real estate projects and ensuring exceptional service delivery to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Be accountable and responsible for spearheading our BD efforts in engaging in new sectors and working with local markets to establish wins and employee engagement/recruitment
• Spearhead initiatives across Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, and other advanced technologies solutions
• Lead multi-disciplined Advanced Technologies Commercial Real Estate projects, offering tailored solutions to clients
• Act as the primary representative for clients on all aspects of assigned engagements, ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Bridge communication and workflow between the company's departments, third-party partners, and clients for seamless service integration
• Oversee and be accountable for the successful completion and delivery of projects, meeting client expectations and requirements
• Work in tandem with the Project & Development Services leadership team to foster cross-business collaboration, focusing on the best interests of clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity, aiming for win-win solutions while considering the interests of Cushman & Wakefield, stakeholders, and the broader community

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science or Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering disciplines
• 5 to 10+ years of Design and Construction industry experience in the aforementioned fields
• 7+ years of Commercial Real Estate Project Management experience with related experience in product development, launch, business process optimization, regulatory submission and/or regulatory compliance, and/or quality assurance
• Proven track record with delivering complex commercial Real Estate and Design/Construction projects
• Experience with providing advanced projects controls solutions, including P3/Primavera and Cost and Budget Estimating solutions
• Expertise with municipalities, economic development authorities, utility companies, and familiarity with zoning and entitlements processes, and dealings with complex land use issues
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to act as a liaison across various departments and external partners
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, and innovative problem-solving
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise in the development and completion aforementioned project types
• Acts as the trusted business advisor and strategic partner by the clients both internally and externally
• Advanced degrees are desirable
• PMP and LEED Certificates preferred
• Knowledge and application of a disciplined Project Management process (Six Sigma desirable)