Project Manager-Furniture Specialist

Job Description

About the role

The purpose of this position is to lead individual, multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for our financial services client, with direct accountability for project delivery. Project Manager will lead furniture procurement and maintenance for both corporate office and retail locations in the Charlotte, NC market.

What you'll do

Leads all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) providing project mentorship for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

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, and drawings.

Interfaces directly with clients to define furniture project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, work plan schedule & landmarks, quality control, and risk identification.

Identifies project delivery furniture resources from pre-qualified vendor lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard request for proposals; completes bid analysis; recommends resources to clients.

Implements communication plan for facilitating meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources advised.

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. Builds action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.

Assesses change requests to resolve impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.

Demonstrates ability to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
Provides informal assistance such as technical mentorship, and/or training to cowor

What you'll need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each crucial 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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University in a technical area of study. Minimum four years of related experience and/or training.
• PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices. Knowledge of CAFM software is desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

Why CBRE?

• FORTUNE 500 #126
• FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for 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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