Who we are
We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments and provide an integrated suite of high-quality real estate services to our clients across Africa and the Middle East, including facilities management, advisory & transaction services, project management. We support predominantly corporate clients who buy services on a contracted basis all across the Middle East and Africa - even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us
Imagine more than just the future of work; with CBRE Excellerate, you can create it. As part of our global powerhouse, you'll find a culture that fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, where your best work is not just encouraged but celebrated. Collaborate with talented individuals, harness the support of unparalleled resources, and enjoy the journey as you grow both personally and professionally.

About the position:
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of Integrated Facilities and Corporate Real Estate management. We require a competent Project Manager to join the Facilities Management Team based at our client site.


What will you bring:

• Relevant Degree in a Technical and or industry area of study.
• Supplementary Project Management qualification

Competencies & Experience required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Knowledge in leases, construction contracts, and construction practices.
• Local knowledge and experience of projects management
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions
• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders and client groups
• Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
• Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.

What you will be doing: 

Project Management:

• Overseeing Project Management delivery, processes, and operational and commercial models at the client site.
• Reporting on financial performance, identifying risk items and analysing KPI performance to identify any gaps in resource or capability at specific site/s.
• Leads project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• Builds strong relationships with customer and wider stakeholders to ensure high satisfaction with project delivery.
• Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual Facilities Management projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
• Responsible for billing (including documentation required for revenue recognition), accounts receivable (AR) collection.
• Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to moderately complex documents affecting projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys, specifications and drawings.
• Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements.
• Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Identifies 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.
• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
• Implements project documentation governance aligned with company and Client requirements.
• Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
• Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines.
• Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
• Demonstrates ability to identify project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.
• Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviours that are consistent with the company's values.
• Manages 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team).
• Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating team members.
• Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results.
• Responsible for setting department deadlines.

CBRE Excellerate is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.