Senior Project Manager - Avison Young

Our Story

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview

Responsible for project management from pre-lease and planning phase through final completion and delivery to the client. Responsible for the day-to-day contact with the client and for meeting project fiduciary and schedule requirements. Oversight and management of other project team members – APMs, PMs, etc.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the client to establish and confirm the project objectives, needs and goals. Prepare project plan, charter, and reporting documentation.
• When required responsible for assembling the appropriate team members, directing, and motivating them. Managing and monitoring the work and the resources involved through the course of the project.
• Facilitate the project communications to all team members and stake holders, including minutes, meetings, and conflict resolution. Escalate decisions and unresolved issues.
• Proficient in producing and managing the RFP process for services and products as required for the project and negotiating final contracts.
• Establish and update schedules. Track, forecast and manage any deviations from the plan.
• Establish a preliminary project Budget. Update and manage that budget through the course of the project. Provide budget reporting and expertise in providing value added solutions. Manage trade-offs between scope, quality, schedule, and budget.  
• Administer payment procedures and approve the appropriate project expenditures and establish change order control procedures. Maintain budget including contract and invoice tracking.
• Enable Quality assurance and quality control as appropriate.
• Provide expertise in examining the Risks and providing mitigation solutions for those risks.
• Provide ongoing project reporting to the client and stake holders for the project, including budget and schedule.
• Manage the project documentation, approvals, and changes. Document disputes, delays and claims and assist in their resolution.
• Close out the project, prepare a final project report and archive the project records. Ensure satisfactory completion of all services and product installations, including managing deficiency list completion, final payments, lien waivers and close out documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• College degree preferred, advanced degree a plus
• Minimum seven 7 years related work experience
• PMP preferred
• Drive and determination to do whatever it takes to keep a project on schedule, within budget and a client satisfied
• Willingness to travel to and work at client locations and job sites in various stages of construction
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to rent a car if needed to travel to sites not accessible by public transportation
• Ability to walk job sites before, during and after construction. Including walking several flights of stairs, occasionally climbing of ladders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project and Smart Sheet
• AutoCAD a plus
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of business and management principles for providing customer service
• Knowledge of advanced economic and accounting principles
• Familiar with design techniques and principles
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods and tools and current construction climate and cost understanding. Excellent organization and supervisory skills
• Critical thinking skills and ability to problem solve
• Use of good judgment and negotiation skills
• Ability to work closely with, manage and influence a team
• Willingness to be flexible
• Works with integrity, dependability, and cooperation

Workplace Type

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving