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Cushman & Wakefield

Global commercial real estate services provider

Lead Project Manager - Data Centre

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
  • Typically 10 or more years of experience within the construction, development, or infrastructure industry.
  • A proven track record leading complex projects as a project manager, construction manager, development manager, or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience managing project budgets, schedules, quality, risk, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of data centers, logistics facilities, manufacturing plants, commercial offices, and large-scale capital projects across Japan.
  • Manage the full project lifecycle from feasibility, planning, design, procurement and construction through commissioning and handover.
  • Provide strategic leadership for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery within budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Act as the primary client interface and lead engagement with senior stakeholders, consultants, designers, contractors, authorities, and executive management teams.
  • Develop procurement strategies and lead tendering, vendor selection, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
  • Drive project governance, risk management, change management, and issue resolution throughout project execution.
  • Mentor, coach, and support junior project managers and project teams.
  • Support business development through client relationship management, proposal preparation, and new business opportunities.
  • Lead mission-critical infrastructure developments, including power systems, cooling systems, mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations, commissioning, and operational readiness.
  • Lead business development initiatives, including client relationship development, proposal preparation, and strategic account growth.
  • Provide clear direction, expectations, and constructive feedback; foster a collaborative and supportive team culture; escalate issues appropriately; represent the company with clients and business partners; and champion quality, governance, and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience delivering data centers, mission-critical facilities, manufacturing plants, logistics facilities, and large-scale developments.
  • Relevant professional qualifications such as First-Class Architect, First-Class Construction Management Engineer, CCMJ, PMP, or RICS.
  • Understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, critical infrastructure environments, and commissioning processes.
  • Experience working within multinational organizations and cross-border project environments.
  • Demonstrated business development, client relationship management, and account management experience.
  • Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, building information modeling platforms, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Procore.

About the Company

Cushman & Wakefield

Global commercial real estate services provider

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate services to property owners, tenants, and investors worldwide. It helps clients buy, sell, lease, manage facilities, and value properties through market research, brokerage, property management, and consulting. Revenue comes from commissions on sales and leases, management and consulting fees, and selective strategic investments in related companies. Its global network across major markets and diverse client focus helps clients optimize real estate strategies and portfolio performance.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1917

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