Project Leader

Job Title

Project Leader

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for every aspect of the project, including leading a team capable of meeting or exceeding client expectations for their vision. Successful project managers assemble and manage these individuals to make a fine-tuned project machine.

Job Description About the Role:

• Ability to manage medium to large fitouts projects independently.
• Ability to manage multiple minor projects.
• Ability to remotely manage projects.
• Lead and supervise all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
• Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to complex documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.
• May Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Identify project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard to complex request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients.
• Lead project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
• Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
• Keep a track progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Create action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and pre-empt complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Assist with business development activities by identifying potential clients and setting up meetings.
• In charge of client relationship management by obtaining periodic feedback about team.
• Oversee project financials and be responsible for the resource deployment to ensure the anticipated gross margins are achieved.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

About You:

• B.E. Civil / B.Arch or relevant technical degree
• 10+ years of experience in interior / fit-out projects with Developers / PMS
• Prior experience in a supervisory role with direct report responsibilities
• Strong team management and operations management skills
• Ability to plan and monitor staffing levels, labor utilization, and overtime
• Experience in managing 3rd party project delivery teams
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Ability to handle client queries, complaints, and stakeholder alignment
• Capability to present information to internal teams and large groups
• Good understanding of financial terms and project cost principles
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to handle complex situations
• Proficient in project management tools (MS Project preferred)
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
• Knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices
• Experience in preparing proposals and client solutions
• Good coordination and organizational skills

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”