Associate Project Manager

**Associate Project Manager**

**Job ID**
- 196207**Posted**
- 06-Dec-2024**Service line**
- GWS Segment**Role type**
- Full-time**Areas of Interest**

Consulting, Project Management

**Location(s)**

Luzern - Luzern - Switzerland

**About the role**

The Associate Project Manager provides advanced administrative support to senior project management team members managing life science facility construction projects. Duties include documentation preparation, issuance for commitment, financial modeling, financial reconciliations, and budget reporting.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.** Role requires an onsite presence 5 days/week in Schachen.**

**What you’ll do**
- Support Project Management team to manage all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual commercial real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
- Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation are accurate, timely, and coordinated.
- Track the progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Crafts action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
- Maintain and adhere to provisions of Swiss Medic, GMP, and ISO specifications
- May lead smaller projects as assigned. May lead third-party project delivery resources/team (typically smaller team) and be responsible for tracking performance and motivating team members.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values. May convince others to reach an agreement. Explain complex information to others in a straightforward manner.
- Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
- Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Other duties as assigned.

**What you’ll need**

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Switzerland.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook). Working understanding in MS Project OR Procore is beneficial.
- Previous AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) experience preferred and should include construction project management, owner's rep, or project management experience for commercial projects. Life sciences and/or manufacturing experience is desired.
- Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an inquisitive mentality.
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESWe are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.ABOUT CBRECBRE is the world’s leading commercial real estate services firm with offices located around the globe. CBRE currently employs roughly 80,000 people worldwide, with 2,500 working in the UK. The Company’s core services include property sales, leasing and management, facilities and project management, investment management and, research and consulting. In central London, CBRE advises on more commercial property than any other adviser and across the United Kingdom with offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Jersey, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and Southampton.