Project Lead, Planning Services

Purpose

Gordian’s Planning Services team is focused on helping clients, make data driven decisions around their operational effectiveness and capital investments. Our services are founded on rigorous observational assessment, benchmarking and analysis, which – when combined with the industry’s largest database of financial and facilities data – help our clients make critical decisions about the future of their facilities.

This is a client-facing position. Project Leads are focused on delivering value to our clients, growing and deepening relationships with clients, and building the client pool through excellent service and reputation. Project Leads assess client needs and expectations, extract data from conversations and charts, develop solutions based on their knowledge and experiences, and present the findings to a variety of audiences, up to the highest levels of leadership with our clients. Project Leads are team players: they track project progress for the business, serve and advocate for the client, and contribute to the success and professional development of their colleagues. Project Leads will manage smaller accounts and support Account Managers on larger accounts. The Project Lead is considered the entry point to the Account Manager role.

Location: Remote (In-office available in some locations); near major airport

This position works remotely, with 20 to 40% travel. Travel includes site visits for building assessments, interviews with key facilities personnel, and executive presentations to client leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

Drive Progress with Clients and Cultivate Client Relationships

Ensures collection, validation, and client acceptance of core Facilities Planning data.

Drives collaboration within project team and with clients to synthesize data and develop core recommendations based on findings.

Presents deliverables across all solutions to a variety of client audiences, including strong recommendations for improvement.

Acts as subject matter expert for clients and communicates industry trends, best practices, and case studies in client interactions.

Owns client relationships and ensures value delivery across all solutions, leveraging support as needed from Account Executive team or Planning Services Team Leadership.

Reviews the work of the team based upon your solid working knowledge of facility and building systems.

Assists in report development, report review, and/or quality assurance of data or databases.

Project Management

Proactively sets the pace for a project, anticipating time requirements inclusive of potential obstacles and outside influences.

Effectively and accurately plans and communicates project workflow and timing of key milestones from our account/project management software.

Ensures data integrity for all assigned accounts.

Clearly and concisely conveys information and direction for a project team in alignment with departmental objectives.

Leverages feedback and implements strategies to improve team effectiveness.

Creation and maintenance of project files may include proposals, statements of work, change requests and deliverables.

Coordination and planning of travel for projects (including assisting staff with travel agents as needed).

Project scheduling and communication of schedules to project teams.

Assembly of project teams based upon project criteria, employee skills, and the company’s master schedule.

Overall responsibility for delivery of successful projects and services to clients.

Works cooperatively with other Project Team Leaders, Account Managers, Account Executives, Operations Manager, Facilities Consultants, and others.

Creates a team atmosphere that is intellectually challenging and leads to accomplishing more than expected.

Support Business Development for New and Existing Clients

Support sales and marketing as Subject Matter Expert for Planning Services

Drives renewal of membership across all expiring renewals .

Identifies cross-sell opportunities and collaborates with Regional Account Executive to develop.

Develops long-term relationship management strategies for clients.

Delivers thought leadership to the industry.

Participates in the improvement of our products, in response to industry needs and customer feedback.

Contribute to the Success of the Team

Supports development of colleagues by creating a positive work environment and providing all types of feedback, including constructive criticism in difficult situations.

Takes ownership of one's own development by articulating focus areas and requesting support to help achieve desired outcomes.

Works to align opportunities within projects with development goals of the project team (including self).

Understand and apply internal Fortive Business System tools to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

3+ years project/people management experience

Strong communication and public speaking skills including experience in developing presentation materials

Strong organizational and prioritization skills/ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Analytical skills – the ability to craft a narrative using data

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Experience in Facilities Management and/or Planning and Construction are preferred

Engineering, Architectural, Planning, Building Science, or Construction Degrees preferred.

The ability to travel 20 to 40%

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

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About Gordian

Gordian is the world’s leading provider of facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian’s offerings also include our proprietary RSMeans data and Sightlines Facility Intelligence solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian’s solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings and increase building quality. Gordian is a part of the international business group Fortive, with 26,000 people employed worldwide.We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 65,100.00 - 120,900.00

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 65,100.00 - 120,900.00

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.