Associate Director of Construction Project Management

Job Description

About the role

The purpose of this position is responsibility for project management services within an assigned client account to achieve the company's strategic business objectives. Key project delivery focus areas include scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk management.
Essential duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance, development, and retention of Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers within your assigned work group.
• Promote and maintain an environment consistent with CBRE values including Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
• Responsible for ensuring your assigned work group develops, implements, and delivers a project portfolio that consistently meets established key performance indicators for the client account, while following both CBRE and client policies and procedures.
• Regularly provide project portfolio updates and reports to the Director of Project Management as it relates to project budget, schedule, risk, and safety metrics within your assigned work group.
• Consistently balance the needs of the customer, employee, and shareholder while meeting organizational objectives.
• Consistently embrace and promote a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Recruitment of Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers to successfully meet the requirements of your project portfolio.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a succession plan for the Associate Director of Project Management position.
• Direct management of high complexity / high-risk projects within your assigned project portfolio.
• Ensure direct, indirect, and / or outsourced service providers and vendors provide consistent, high-quality services.
• Ensure team compliance with corporate and local standards and procedures.
• Handle and foster healthy relationships with external consultants and vendors while holding them accountable in delivering their scope of work in a timely and consistent fashion.
• Support CBRE initiatives by participating on steering committees as required. Additionally, ensure smooth transition of initiatives into your assigned work group.
• Ensure all projects delivered by your assigned work group adhere to local playbook standards and norms.
• Possess ability to create effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, and senior leadership.
• Possess ability to solve advanced problems resulting from complex situations.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in a leadership role is considered a plus, although not required.
• PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred

Why CBRE?

• FORTUNE 500 #126
• FORTUNE Most Loved Company #1 in real estate for a third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list!
• Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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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