Senior Project Manager, Data Center

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our dynamic and innovative growth in Mission Critical Facilities and Data Centers under our Life & Technology Sciences Platform. This pivotal role involves managing complex project delivery activities for commercial real estate projects, delivering tailored solutions that exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring all aspects of project engagements are handled with the highest level of professionalism and efficiency.

This role demands a unique blend of expertise across diverse fields, along with exceptional project management and interpersonal skills. The leader will act as a crucial liaison, coordinating between the company's various departments, third-party partners, and clients to ensure seamless integration of services. This position is about fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, working closely with the Project & Development Services leadership team to champion cross-business initiatives that benefit clients, colleagues, and broader community interests.

Our ideal candidate will embody professionalism and integrity, bringing forward-thinking strategies to drive the company toward achieving win-win solutions in all engagements. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a visionary professional to influence and shape the future of our diverse and rapidly evolving sectors.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead business development efforts, engaging in new sectors and working with local markets to establish wins and employee engagement/recruitment.
• Lead initiatives across Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, Data Center, and other advanced technology solutions.
• Manage multi-disciplined Advanced Technologies Commercial Real Estate projects, offering tailored solutions to clients.
• Act as the primary representative for clients on all aspects of assigned engagements, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Bridge communication and workflow between the company’s departments, third-party partners, and clients for seamless service integration.
• Oversee and be accountable for the successful completion and delivery of projects, meeting client expectations and requirements.
• Foster cross-business collaboration with the Project & Development Services leadership team, focusing on the best interests of clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity, aiming for win-win solutions while considering the interests of Cushman & Wakefield, stakeholders, and the broader community.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in leading projects within Mission Critical and Advanced Technologies sectors.
• Proven track record in managing complex commercial real estate projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to act as a liaison across various departments and external partners.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, and innovative problem-solving.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the development and completion of the aforementioned project types.
• Acts as a trusted business advisor and strategic partner for clients both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Engineering disciplines. Advanced degrees are desirable.
• 5 to 10+ years of Design and Construction industry experience in the aforementioned fields.
• 7+ years of Commercial Real Estate Project Management experience with related experience in product development, launch, business process optimization, regulatory submission and/or compliance, and/or quality assurance.
• Proven track record with delivering complex commercial real estate and design/construction projects, including ground-up and build-to-suit projects, repositioning, renovations, and repurposing projects.
• Experience with advanced project controls solutions, including P3/Primavera and cost/budget estimating.
• Expertise with municipalities, economic development authorities, utility companies, and familiarity with zoning, entitlements processes, and complex land use issues.
• PMP and LEED Certificates preferred.
• Knowledge and application of a disciplined Project Management process (Six Sigma desirable).
• Demonstrated experience managing projects of varying sizes, including strategic planning, demolition, new construction, interior fit-out, and/or project controls solutions.

Skills

• Complex Problem Solving: Develops new and unique ways to improve operations and processes that bring value.
• Functional and Business Strategy: Positively influences others to achieve results.
• Leadership/Managerial Courage: Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels.
• Understands ethical behavior and business practices; works cooperatively and effectively within a matrix reporting environment.
• Communicates effectively and timely using appropriate and effective communications tools and techniques.
• Operates across multiple service lines and/or regions.
• Financial Accountability: Manages project budgets and financial performance.

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay

The compensation for this position ranges from $170,000 to $200,000, depending on factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.