Project Manager - Architectural Design, Marketing, Vendor Mgmt

at  CBRE

LOCATION(S)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Saint Louis - Missouri - United States of America
About the role
CBRE is seeking a Project Manager with a strong background in construction and expertise in marketing and architectural design to oversee real estate projects for a major telecommunications’ client. This role involves collaborating closely with the client to define project scope, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and quality control. You will select resources from pre-approved lists, evaluate proposals, and make recommendations while ensuring compliance with company and client standards for documentation and data integrity. As a proactive leader, you’ll guide the project team, develop action plans, and monitor progress, all while identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

What you’ll do

• Manage all areas of project management for individual real estate projects, incorporating marketing strategies and architectural design throughout the phases of planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Collaborate directly with clients to ensure all project elements are well-prepared, including scope of work, resource requirements, cost estimates, budget, work plan schedule, milestones, quality control, and risk identification, with a focus on integrating marketing and design considerations.
• Define project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the qualification process, leading the request for proposals, conducting bid evaluations, and recommending the best resources to clients while considering marketing objectives and architectural vision.
• Interpret construction blueprints to align project execution with design specifications and marketing goals.
• Implement project documentation governance that meets both company and client requirements, ensuring alignment with marketing and architectural standards.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in project documentation, coordinating timely updates across all project facets, including marketing and design.
• Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to meet goals, emphasizing the integration of marketing initiatives and architectural design.
• Develop action plans to achieve objectives within budget and schedule, tracking each project’s progress while reporting status and variances related to both construction and design aspects.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify potential project threats and develop risk mitigation plans, implementing strategies to minimize risks and protect marketing and architectural interests.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience in Construction. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• Background in Construction required

Why CBRE?

• Commitment to Professional Development: CBRE provides extensive training and development programs to help employees advance their careers. This includes mentorship opportunities, workshops, and access to industry-leading resources!
• Competitive Benefits and Compensation: CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, health insurance, retirement plans, and work-life balance initiatives, ensuring employees are well-supported in their personal and professional lives!

Disclaimers

• 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

What you’ll do

• Manage all areas of project management for individual real estate projects, incorporating marketing strategies and architectural design throughout the phases of planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Collaborate directly with clients to ensure all project elements are well-prepared, including scope of work, resource requirements, cost estimates, budget, work plan schedule, milestones, quality control, and risk identification, with a focus on integrating marketing and design considerations.
• Define project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the qualification process, leading the request for proposals, conducting bid evaluations, and recommending the best resources to clients while considering marketing objectives and architectural vision.
• Interpret construction blueprints to align project execution with design specifications and marketing goals.
• Implement project documentation governance that meets both company and client requirements, ensuring alignment with marketing and architectural standards.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in project documentation, coordinating timely updates across all project facets, including marketing and design.
• Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to meet goals, emphasizing the integration of marketing initiatives and architectural design.
• Develop action plans to achieve objectives within budget and schedule, tracking each project’s progress while reporting status and variances related to both construction and design aspects.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify potential project threats and develop risk mitigation plans, implementing strategies to minimize risks and protect marketing and architectural interests