Project Management Director

CBRE; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000

Job description

Project Management Director

Job ID: 212949

Posted: 26-Mar-2025

Service line: PJM Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Construction, Executive Management, Project Management

Location(s): Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the role:

As a Project Management Director, you will be responsible for department-related management services within an assigned geographic market, program, or client account to achieve the company's strategic business objectives! This position will focus on industrial manufacturing.

You will be responsible for formulating and implementing local and regional business marketing and development strategies and you will assist with the oversight of the department responsible for the delivery of all strategies.

Travel: Up to 60% of travel nationwide

What you’ll do:

1. Coordinate and develop the team's activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
2. Build compelling and achievable solutions and ensure company differentiators are incorporated into proposals.
3. Evaluate spending reports and strategic vision to drive appropriate service delivery model.
4. Review client RFP data such as portfolio information, property history, and service levels.
5. Coordinate the development of operating models, cost savings, technologies, financials, etc.
6. Attend large and high-profile client pitches as needed.
7. Partner with internal collaborators to ensure a coordinated and cohesive solution.
8. Apply a robust knowledge of multiple subject areas, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
9. Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to act while being guided by the organization's functional business plans.
10. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
11. Identify and solve multifaceted, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
12. Significantly improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.
13. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including business leaders, investment partners, and potential customers.
14. Partner with clients to gain an understanding of their business goals and objectives. Work together to identify new business opportunities and ensure customer satisfaction.
15. Provide strategic direction toward the creation of proposals, presentations, and other client-facing materials.
16. Set and measure operational and financial goals for client accounts.
17. Provide oversight into profit and loss for accounts including budget and forecast development, monthly business reviews, and achievement of sales targets.
18. Direct all phases of the process for small to medium-sized clients including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, and execution.
19. Develop new business growth and maintain existing business relationships.
20. Maintain full responsibility for the financial performance of the market, program, and client accounts.
21. Identify project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans.
22. Provide formal supervision for employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and mentoring. Lead all aspects of the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
23. Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeouts are accurate, timely, and compliant.

What you’ll need:

1. Bachelor's Degree preferred with 10-15 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
2. Extensive experience in industrial manufacturing, logistics and/or warehouse distribution.
3. Experience with developer-led industrial developments.
4. Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is helpful.
5. Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
6. Leadership skills to set, lead and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple departments results within a function.
7. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
8. Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mentality.
9. Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list!

Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employer.

Disclaimers:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

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

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $175,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)