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Project Management Director -City Lead B.T.M.M. Services

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Boston
 MA
Postal Code
02108
Country
United States

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Description


CBRE is seeking a Project Management Director City Lead to oversee and manage large business transition services for various clients throughout the Northeast. The Project Management Director City Lead will also act in a business development capacity as well as supporting projects as required by the client(s).

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of this position consist of planning and managing large business transition and relocation projects for corporate and/or industrial clientele. This is a lead management position responsible for the overall direction of activities associated with multiple projects and leading a team move management professionals. The PM Director City Lead will also be responsible for Business Development and running markets and teams.

While possessing strong written and oral communication skills, this individual must also have the ability to effectively and professionally work with people of various disciplines and levels within a corporate environment, including: real estate, facility management and IT teams, C-level executives, department heads, administrative assistants, and end-users; as well as the project team, including: construction managers, architects, engineers, building managers and physical movers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall P & L and service delivery responsibilities for the move management group in the city/area

Engage internal CBRE team members i.e. Project Managers and Real Estate Brokers to sell the move management service line

Market and sell to external clients including relationship building, RFP responses and presentations in the pursuit of new business opportunities

Develop roles and responsibilities for CBRE team members including managing resource requirements, staff productivity and growth

Develop overall relocation strategy including a detailed move plan for the entire project and each department impacted by the relocation in order to minimize or eliminate any and all disruptions to client's business operations

Develop roles and responsibilities for client's internal team members and external vendors including managing resource requirements

Oversee and lead relocation team

Coordinate and chair move team meetings

Develop communications plan to keep client leadership, move team and end-users informed of move plans and activities leading up to and including the physical relocation

Develop and train a network of departmental move coordinators to service as "conduit" between Move Team and end-users

Develop overall relocation budget and cost tracking for budgets in excess of $50 million

Track and monitor project budget to control project costs

Develop relocation schedule including detailed break-down of major tasks and resources required

Develop project contingency plans

Develop scopes of work for each subcontracted service associated with the relocation - i.e. physical move vendor, IT support vendor, move supplies etc.

Work with client's procurement and legal departments to develop and issue Requests for Proposal for all move-related vendors

Provide vendor bid analysis and recommendations

Develop move database using Microsoft Excel to track and disseminate end-user move information

Create and provide reporting on internal and external service level agreements and KPI's

Develop detailed move logistics plan for all move phases

Provide training in the overall move process to internal and external team members

Audit move process for best practices, lessons learned and process improvement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department. May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources. Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

Required experience directly managing work group or leading 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically larger, more experienced team).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/Bang/BArch) required from College or University.

Minimum of eight years of related progressive experience and/or training; Minimum of ten years of related experience in move management, facility management, interior design, architecture, engineering, or other related field strongly preferred.

Prior experience in a supervisory position (direct report responsibilities) preferred.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Ability to quickly gather and understand detailed information about the client company, their industry and business operations

Proven Business Development track record is highly preferred

Previous FF&E and moves is highly preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability deal with people in all levels of the organization (admins to CEO)

Ability to present to large groups of people (50 - 500)

Must be able to provide calm reassurance to client and help them through very stressful phases of projects

Leadership abilities to take charge of a project and gain the trust and confidence of the client and internal CBRE team members

Ability to schedule and organize tasks based on client needs and project constraints

Excellent time management skills to start and complete multiple layers of tasks concurrently

Strong attention to detail

Excellent logic and reasoning skills

Solid understanding of current business technologies (telecom, IT)

Ability to build internal and external business relationships leading to business opportunities and continued growth

Willingness to work weekends and possibly some holidays

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSESLEED AP preferred
PMP preferred (US and/or Canada)
CCM preferred

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

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.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures. Approves and oversees department budget.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the sensitive issues.

Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action. Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite is suggested; however, expert command of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Project with strong emphasis on managing, editing and manipulating large Excel files and complex Word documents. Working knowledge of Microsoft Publisher and AutoCAD preferred, but not required.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results. Responsible for setting project, department and/or division deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to line of business and/or overall company.

CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with 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.

NOTE: An additional requirement for this role is the ability to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.

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