Owner's Rep - Senior Project Manager

At Colliers Project Leaders, we help leaders advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities around the world. We do this by thinking differently, sharing innovative ideas, and offering a unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the project management/owner's representation services in our retail sector in the New York Metro area, to ensure the success of investors, owners, and occupants. This position can include active management of the planning, design, construction, and closeout phases of projects.

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects from start to finish-on time and on budget.
• Build strong, trusting client relationships and bring the right people together to come up with innovative ideas and solutions.
• Know and understand the project management process and roles of each team member and of the project management process practiced by the architects, engineers, and other consultants.
• Manage all these dynamics.
• Manage the process and ensure the clients' goals and objectives are being addressed and met within the financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate issues related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality, and progress as well as negotiate claims and change orders.
• Review and evaluate project related materials such as project descriptions, drawings and specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals for services prepared by others.
• Review construction documents on a regular basis for conformance to project goals, value engineering, and constructability.
• Develop project related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking logs, etc. and review documents prepared by internal team members for accuracy and reporting purposes.
• Oversee and manage a project team with respect to deliverables, performance, and project commitments. Understand the finances of acquisitions, development, and due diligence.

• Bachelor's degree preferably in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in building project management with a concentration in the retail sector.
• Prior experience in design is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of various construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Capital Cultural Grant registration and reimbursement process.
• Experience working with DDC, EDC, and DCLA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the client relations, design, construction, and FF&E process.
• Demonstrated ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Enthusiasm to promote and drive implementation of projects.
• Professionally recognized designations are considered a strong asset.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with a proven ability to effectively influence others and resolve client, project and technical issues.
• Motivated to learn and grow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Project, Word, PowerPoint and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of PM Web a plus.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $140,000 - $176,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!