Facilities Project Manager at Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. in San Jose, California

Job Description:

Job Title

Facilities Project Manager

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and management for the facilities organization at a specific location, set of buildings, or campus environment. The Facilities Project Manager is charged with the day to-day implementation of policies, procedures, programs and workplace services delivery that provides a well-managed and well-maintained building. An emphasis of this role is placed on a positive response to the concerns and needs of the tenants, environmental health and safety, and quality programs, in coordination with the client's goals and objectives. This position coordinates the activities, financials, vendors and manpower required for current and future needs of the building projects and operations.

Job Description

Job Description

The Facilities Project Manager role will support the client in all aspects of communications as it relates to the coordination and management of various construction initiatives. The role will assist with internal stakeholder communications and coordination with external project management.

Job Summary:

• Value-engineer space design with developers, architects, build-design teams and other construction related experts for cost-effective builds


• Partner with internal stakeholders to incorporate their requirements in the space requirement


• Manage the scheduling of all aspects of the project to ensure workflow efficiency


• Oversee construction site activities providing direction on an ongoing basis


• Ensure all permit requirements are obtained both during and post construction including, but not limited to, Building, Planning, Safety, Fire, OSHA, Environmental (EPA)


• Engage proper authorities to mitigate potential workflow disruptions


• Manage projects with established scope, schedule and budget to deliver on-time/budget


• Assist the client in the facilitation and leadership of project meetings and manage change and conflict


• Craft & distribute project updates to key stakeholders


• Work with outside consultant and Human Resources on change management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Ability to integrate quickly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders


• Aptitude to grasp general knowledge of multiple trade disciplines


• Engage challenges and develop solutions quickly


• Excellent organization skills to plan, schedule and lead projects


• Loyal advocacy for the organization's interests


• Strong and Formidable negotiating skills


• Competent persuasion and diplomacy skills


• An inquisitive aptitude with the proven ability to identify and explore all available opportunities and solutions


• A desire and can-do attitude that inspires oneself and others to break boundaries and exceed expectations


• Fluent in Microsoft Office

Key Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

2. Technical Proficiency

3. Problem Solving/Analysis

4. Leadership

5. Teamwork Orientation

6. Relationship Management

7. Financial Management

Experience Requirements:

• 7 years in corporate real-estate; commercial being preferred


• Generally requires prior experience with large commercial projects, setting up data centers, and corporate interiors. Familiarity with all parties involved in this process for accomplishing projects on-time and within budget, including, architects, outside project managers, general contractors, engineers and construction trades.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience. Certification in Project Management desired. Proven construction aptitude.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May be required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the Date created or last reviewed: September 2017 Page 3 of 3

workplace; remain in a stationary position for 50-75% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Apply Now