Sr. Project Manager-Chicago

Job ID

179500

Posted

21-Aug-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management, Project Management

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Sr. Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing consulting services to an assigned market or high-profile client accounts to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do:

•Furniture procurement: Collaborating with clients and suppliers to select and purchase furniture that meets the client's requirements, budget, and design aesthetics. This involves researching and recommending suitable vendors, negotiating prices and contracts, and coordinating the delivery and installation process.

•Space planning and design: Working closely with clients and design teams to develop furniture layouts that optimize the use of available space, maximize functionality, and enhance productivity. This involves understanding the client's needs, analyzing floor plans, creating furniture specifications and layouts, and producing 2D or 3D visualizations. Use of AutoCAD of mandatory.

•Inventory management: Developing and implementing processes and systems to track and manage furniture inventory. This includes maintaining accurate records of furniture assets, monitoring usage and depreciation, conducting regular audits, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient allocation and utilization of furniture resources. Use of Excel is mandatory.

•Maintenance and repairs: Coordinating furniture maintenance and repair activities to ensure that furniture remains in good condition and complies with safety and regulatory standards. This involves scheduling routine maintenance, conducting inspections, coordinating repairs or replacements, and managing vendor relationships.

•Stakeholder communication: Acting as a point of contact and maintaining effective communication with clients, internal teams, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the furniture management process. This includes providing regular updates, addressing inquiries or issues, and ensuring client satisfaction.

•Budgeting and cost control: Developing and managing furniture budgets, tracking expenses, and providing cost estimates for furniture projects. This involves analyzing costs, negotiating pricing with vendors, preparing budget reports, and implementing strategies to minimize expenses and achieve cost savings.

•Sustainability and environmental considerations: Promoting sustainable furniture practices by recommending eco-friendly options, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and supporting initiatives such as furniture recycling and reuse programs.

•Research and innovation: Staying informed about the latest furniture trends, materials, technologies, and regulations to guide decision-making and provide innovative solutions to clients. This includes attending industry events, conducting market research, and exploring emerging furniture management tools and software.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University in a technical area of study.

Minimum six years of related experience and/or training. Prior experience in a supervisory position (direct report responsibilities) required if specific duties include direct report responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Facility Management with knowledge of space utilization, asset management, and building codes

or Project Management with knowledge of space utilization, asset management, and building codes.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request 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.

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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