Senior Project Manager

Company: Avison Young - USA
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Our StoryAvison 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.OverviewResponsible 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.ResponsibilitiesProject Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple, simultaneous projects, managing internal and external resources
• Develop detailed project budgets
• Develop project schedules, incorporating all aspects of the project, including pre-lease/due diligence, design phase, construction phase, FF&E installations, relocation and other related tasks
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget appropriate time as required to meet deadlines
• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) packages for vendors and consultants, manage bid leveling and provide recommendations to client for awards of contracts
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Coordinate and oversee design process in accordance with the approved schedule
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers and clients
• Provide light touch space and/or lab planning as needed in association with relocation efforts
• Prepare, edit and/or maintain furniture or equipment inventories
• Provide value engineering suggestions
• Plan, organize and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems
• Plan, organize and direct activities concerned with the relocation
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods
• Provide frequent reporting to the client keeping them informed of overall project issues including budget and schedule status
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems
• Track critical path items to ensure timely project completion
• Review and approve monthly subcontractor and vendor requisitions
• Prepare and submit closeout documentation to ownerAdministrative Responsibilities
  • Prepare proposals for project management services, including developing fee structure
  • Oversee assistant project manager and/or project manager assigned to project(s) for which you are responsible, providing direction and mentorship
  • Develop knowledge of internal processes and procedures for tracking and documenting projectsBusiness Development Responsibilities
    • When requested, attend industry events to represent AY Project Management
    • Develop relationships with consultants and vendors
    • Develop relationships with AY and outside brokersQualifications
      • High School diploma or equivalent required
      • College degree preferred, advanced degree a plus
      • Minimum seven 7+ years related work experience
      • PMP preferred not required
      • Drive and determination to do whatever it takes to keep a project on schedule
      • 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.Our Equal Opportunity CommitmentOur Equal Opportunity CommitmentAvison 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
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