Project Manager, Procurement - Life Sciences
Chicago, IL 
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Job Title

Project Manager, Procurement - Life Sciences

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful design and planning of facilities projects, including mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, and architectural applications; and for the associated administrative and budgetary control responsibilities; and for the planning, organizing, coordination of resources, implementing, directing, and control of these projects. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving. Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.

Job Description

Project Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful design and planning of facilities projects, including mechanical, electrical, civil, industrial, and architectural applications; and for the associated administrative and budgetary control responsibilities; and for the planning, organizing, coordination of resources, implementing, directing, and control of these projects. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving. Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Support Capital Project Teams in the procurement of all aspects of the project, including Process Equipment and CM/A&E Firms

  • Drive contract negotiations between internal and external parties and ensure contractual compliance in existing agreements

  • Report on the status of existing contracts

  • Drive logistics and coordination of major equipment packages, including any needed warehousing and shipping

  • Assists with group direction through performance of routine tasks and activities and establishes processes, methods and systems.

  • Proactively manages project-related issues on an account or assigned project as necessary for each project.

  • Develop scope and schedule project reports and manage the development of drawings for clients, property/facility management team, design and development and constructions phases for assigned project.

  • Ensure success in initiation, planning, execution, and close of all projects against agreed targets.

  • Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards for work performance along with maintaining accurate and consistent electronic files.

  • Prepare agendas and meeting materials, lead meetings, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met.

  • Support the project implementation and execution through completion of construction. Works with owner team on operational readiness plans

  • Advise and obtain necessary approvals from management of potential organizational changes, actions requiring additional commitments and the need for expenditures in excess of approved budget.

  • Coordinate and track all vendor RFQ's and RFP's.

  • Proactively manage project-related risks and issues.

  • Review all change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client, all project financial information and management of services to clients as requested.

  • Keep building management apprised of progress at all times.

Education/Experience/Training:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.

  • 5 or more years of related experience.

  • Solid project management skills along with demonstrated understanding of project management business. Experience in client relations, client management and consulting.

  • Autonomously able to manage a complete project from onset through completion. Read and understand construction specifications and blueprints. Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings. Prepare and track master project budgets. Highly organized with the ability to identify and manage multiple priorities at once. Understanding of technical requirements for various project types. Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences or high tech manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Competencies:

  • Problem Solving, Leads Projects or Project Components, Provides guidance to junior staff, Analysis, Reporting




Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $114,750.00 - $135,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.



Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative? Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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