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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)

Head of Projects

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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$135,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Additional compensation types

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As Head of Projects you would be responsible for delivering projects within a Business Units (BU), whilst leading and developing your team in the safe delivery of projects in a principal delivery model. The role is responsible for creating a sales pipeline to generate revenue for the BU, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within the financial boundaries and profit margins set by the business, therefore building external relationships with clients and supply partners to deliver projects is vital. Ensuring all projects follow commercial agreements/ contracts, comply with statutory regulations, meet QHSE requirements, and adhere to technical industry standards is essential. What You’ll Do: Ensure the safe delivery of projects through the management of risk and competence in a principal delivery model. Recruit, retain and develop talent for the present delivery and future growth. Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities. Deliver contractual commitments on secured projects. Ensure projects are delivered on all maintenance contracts. Complete projects in line with local playbooks on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties. Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project. Maximize profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services. Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a pipeline of opportunities. Liaise with colleagues to determine and identify project opportunities. Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals. Generate project opportunities by building strong effective working relationships with customers and site teams to exceed the annual financial plan. Pursue opportunities to generate projects through innovation and diverse technologies. Lead the projects sales process through solutions development, participating in presentations and consultation meetings. Identify and win projects through effective relationships. Deliver supportive business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other applications as appropriate. Promote and maintain the core values of CBRE. Contribute to the Business Unit strategy development. Deliver broader strategy and new process delivery across the projects business, ensuring business governance compliance. Manage the Business Unit Projects forecast. People leadership, including addressing underperformance, complying with CBRE management policies and procedures. Negotiate contractual obligations and disputes upstream and downstream. Chair monthly and ad hoc project review meetings, covering all aspects of Health & Safety / Legislation and financial requirements. Support the onboarding process for new Project team members. Accountable directly to the Business Unit Leader/ Director and indirectly to the Divisional Project Director. This is not a comprehensive list of job requirements, additional tasks may be included. Education & Experience Recognized technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical or similar (desirable). Degree level qualification in Project / Construction Management, engineering, or architecture (desirable). Proven track record of safely delivering exceptional projects in M&E, FM, construction, or critical environments. Experience of developing new project opportunities. Proven experience of running a P&L. Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team. Experience of creating, presenting and managing bids, tenders and proposals Technically savvy with experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Outlook Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Business standard of written and verbal literacy and numeracy. Excellent relationship builder with the ability to influence and inspire confidence. Confidence to challenge the status quo. Highly motivated and self-aware. Capability to manage extensive information from various sources. Highly organized and able to prioritize and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments. Analytical. Results focused. Strategic thinker. Character Motivational and influential. High degree of integrity. Ability to contribute effectively across all business activities. Politically astute. Possess high energy, initiative, confidence and stability in demeanor. Circumstances Must be flexible to work outside core office hours from time to time to meet tight deadlines as set by customers. This role will require travel on occasions, to other work locations for team meetings, site visits or to attend conferences or events. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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