Paul Gillis

About Paul Gillis

A results focused, detail-oriented Corporate Real Estate Project Manager with over 25 years of experience managing multiple nationwide projects simultaneously. Extensive expertise in managing multifaceted leasing and construction projects ranging from small scale renovations to RSF office renovations and relocation\'s. Highly skilled in managing inside and outside support teams, workplace strategies, space management, communicating deadlines and completing projects under budget.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager Team Lead - Humana Account

   Cushman & Wakefield

   Jan 2025 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

   Supporting Humana\'s expansion of their CenterWell and Conviva Senior Primary Care centers.• Lead a high-performing project management team overseeing clinic openings and capital improvement initiatives across multiple healthcare sites. Ensure client satisfaction through proactive communication, strategic planning, and consistent delivery of project milestones. Mentor and cultivate team members, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.• Lead end-to-end project execution from initial setup through construction completion, ensuring alignment with client goals and operational readiness. Develop and implement execution plans, and master schedules, driving scope, cost, and timeline objectives across Humana’s Primary Care Organization.• Manage RFQs/RFPs, contract negotiations, and vendor performance to ensure quality delivery and cost control. Conduct risk assessments and cost audits, validating contractor estimates and mitigating potential liabilities.• Facilitate client-facing meetings and guide stakeholders through design, procurement, and construction phases. Collaborate with senior leadership to refine best practices and uphold organizational standards of excellence.

Education

• Boston University

  Certificate, Facilities Management

  2003 — 2003

• Keene State College

  Bachelor of Science, Architectural Technologies

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Excel
• Program Management
• Contractor Management
• Customer Service
• Ms Office Suite
• Vendor Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Ms Project
• Lease Negotiations
• Budgeting
• Construction Management
• Archibus
• Architectural Design
• Alternative Workplace Strategies
• Autocad
• Capital Project Planning
• Facilities Management
• Development Design
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Project Planning
• Account Management
• Leading Change
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• . Continuous Improvement
• Program Development
• Leadership
• Real Estate Transactions
• Budgets
• Architecture
• Contract Negotiation
• Space Planning