Project Director

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States CBRE Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Project Director to lead our facilities management initiatives. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget and to the desired quality standards.

About the Role
  • Manage all aspects of project planning, execution, and closure, including design, construction, occupancy, and post-occupancy phases.
  • Collaborate with clients to prepare project scope, resource requirements, cost estimates, work plans, schedules, quality control measures, and risk identification.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of client contracts, subcontracts, leases, and work letters.
  • Demonstrate expertise in reading, understanding, and applying industry standards to complex documents, such as drawings, surveys, shop drawings, and submittals.
Key Responsibilities
  1. Define project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the qualification process.
  2. Conduct standard request for proposals (RFP) evaluations and recommend resources to clients.
  3. Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule targets.
  4. Track project progress and report status, variances, and risks.
  5. Manage, review, and validate project financials, including actual costs, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
  6. Identify project threats, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and serve as the representative on the Owner-Architect-Executive Construction team.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; 5-8 years of project management experience, with LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designations highly desirable.
  • Ability to exercise judgment based on multiple sources of information and willingness to take new perspectives on existing solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint.
  • Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset and ability to calculate mildly complex figures.
Why CBRE?

At CBRE, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture that values recognition, growth, and employee contribution. Our competitive benefits program supports your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being, while our comprehensive training enables you to thrive in your role. We strive to create a workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.


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