Project Manager - Corporate Real Estate – Southfield

Plante & Moran, PLLC, the 11th largest accounting and management consulting firm in the nation is proud to be recognized as "One of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to Work for in America" for the ninth year in a row. Our rapid growth and increasing demands for our services has created a need for a highly motivated individual to join our team.

Plante & Moran Corporate Real Estate Service Advisors (P&M CRESA) has an immediate opening in Southfield, Michigan, for an experienced Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• The Project Manager is responsible to enhance good relationships with existing clients through successful project execution with minimal assistance and have been awarded work based upon his/her performance
• Track future work opportunities for assigned clients, with minimal assistance, participate directly in preparing and submitting proposals for generating new work to maximize Plante & Moran CRESA's share of awarded projects
• The Project Manager is responsible for the efficient assignment of and execution by staff among his/her projects
• Maintain an awareness of the Clients' needs in and Clients' project parameters so that Plante & Moran CRESA can coordinate design and construction activities do not interfere with the Clients' operations
• A Project Team Manager shall generally be assigned to maximize one of the following scenarios:
• • Single Large Project Focus - Full time assignment with the use of Senior Associates and/or Associates, and staff members
  • Multiple Client Focus - The Project Manager will handle multiple projects with multiple client focus overseeing Senior Associates and/or Associates and staff members

This person will also be responsible for:

• Attending and participating in meetings with the Client, Architect and Constructors
• Conferring with Senior Associates or Associates on strategic or technical issues to ensure a delighted client and a successful project that meets project specific profit goals
• Preparing proposals for new work. Preparing and collaborating with Client and/or Clients' legal counsels regarding Architects' Contracts, Constructors' Contracts, General Conditions, project major milestone schedules, and contractors' Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals with Partners in responsible charge of the project
• Preparing, along with assigned Business Development personnel, presentations for new work (assigned existing and new clients)
• Preparing and making presentations to Clients as requested for projects in progress
• Assisting Clients to negotiate and draft Contracts for review by Clients' legal counsels, and approval by the Client
• Identifying potential risks to the Clients' on-going operations planned project. Develop plans and measures to minimize and mitigate the potential risks
• Reviewing and approving Monthly Project Status Reports prepared by the Architect and/or Contractor/Construction Manager
• Ensuring implementation and compliance of Plante & Moran and Plante & Moran CRESA policies and procedures on projects
• Directly oversee project team members performance and morale. Directly engage in addressing and resolving all personnel issues as they arise
• Developing skills and mentor Senior Associates, Associates and staff members; make recommendations for career advancement of Associates and staff members

Background Experience:

• Degree obtained from an ABET college or university
• Registered architect or licensed professional engineer
• Willingness to travel (approximately 30-40%)
• Solid understanding of the design and construction process
• Must be detailed oriented and willing to follow strict guidelines and procedures
• Healthcare experience is desirable (hospital or long-term care)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by staff assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by the Partner-in-Charge of Owner Representation Services.

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