Senior Project Manager

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About You:You are a high achiever looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your own work but are comfortable collaborating with a team of highly motivated individuals. You can communicate clearly and concisely with teammates and clients, and you enjoy strong company culture and camaraderie. You can navigate multiple corporate functions, including global lines of service and corporate centers of excellence. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are willing to take on diverse tasks to achieve the team’s common goal. You value personal and professional growth and are ready to take the next step in advancing your career.If this sounds like you, well, then you will love the culture at Avison Young!About Us:Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.Real estate can have an enormous positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.We care about each other and we have each other’s backs. This makes Avison Young a great place to be a client, and a great place to work. We support the whole person and their complete wellness – economic, mental and physical – because what’s best for our business comes from our people bringing their whole selves to work.Of course we love it here, but outsiders think we’re pretty great too: Avison Young was awarded the prestigious America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2022, presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc. We’re proud to be regularly recognized for our team, services and culture and our team members enjoy comprehensive compensation and benefit programs. Through our customized work options, we give our people the flexibility to create a work environment that puts their overall well-being first. After all, we are powered by people.

Overview

Responsible for project management from pre-lease and planning phase through final completion and delivery to the client. Responsible for the day-to-day contact with the client and for meeting project fiduciary and schedule requirements. Oversight and management of other project team members – APMs, PMs, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects concurrently, both internally and externally.
• Create and control detailed project budgets from start to finish.
• Develop comprehensive project timelines.
• Prepare and manage RFP packages for project managers, vendors, and consultants.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with architects, consultants, suppliers, and project managers.
• Lead and oversee design processes according to approved schedules.
• Explain plans, project terminology, and contract terms to client teams as necessary.
• Offer suggestions and strategies to maintain projects within budget.
• Regularly communicate with clients about budget, schedule, and risks.
• Maintain positive relationships with primary client contacts.
• Collaborate with various professionals to resolve project issues.
• Monitor project activities for timely completion and adjust strategies when necessary.
• Review and approve monthly contractor and vendor payments where necessary.
• Manage project closeout process, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Guide and mentor all internal project resources.
• Assist in preparing new project proposals, including fee structures and service plans.
• Develop internal tracking and documentation processes for projects.
• Maintain project files according to company standards.
• Participate in industry events and network for lead development.
• Cultivate relationships with consultants, vendors, and industry professionals

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• College degree preferred, advanced degree a plus
• Minimum 12 years related work experience
• PMP preferred
• Drive and determination to do whatever it takes to keep a project on schedule, within budget and a client satisfied
• Willingness to travel to and work at client locations and job sites in various stages of construction
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to rent a car if needed to travel to sites not accessible by public transportation
• Ability to walk job sites before, during and after construction. Including walking several flights of stairs, occasionally climbing of ladders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project and Smart Sheet
• AutoCAD a plus
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of business and management principles for providing customer service
• Knowledge of advanced economic and accounting principles
• Familiar with design techniques and principles
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods and tools and current construction climate and cost understanding. Excellent organization and supervisory skills
• Critical thinking skills and ability to problem solve
• Use of good judgment and negotiation skills
• Ability to work closely with, manage and influence a team
• Willingness to be flexible
• Works with integrity, dependability, and cooperation

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young practices as an equal opportunity employer in all services locations around the world.  We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce diverse in experience, skills and knowledge with uniformity in service excellence, commitment and integrity. 

The firm maintains a strict policy to ensure employment opportunities are equal and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, protected veteran or military service status, or any other elements protected by law.

For those requiring assistance with disabilities, information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 

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