Senior Director

Job Title

Senior Director

The Senior Director will provide leadership to the project management service line for the designated, regional portfolio, including financial management, client relations, and project operations/execution. This role is directly accountable for managing and accomplishing all project requirements and objectives determined by the client. The Senior Director is responsible for the successful design, planning, and construction of projects by leading a team of multidisciplined project management professionals and third‑party partners.

As a core member of the regional leadership team, the Senior Director collaborates with service line peers to pursue client solutions and actively works to establish and maintain Cushman & Wakefield’s presence as a thought leader and first‑class service provider.

• Regular interface with internal and external clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services, establishing and achieving client goals and objectives, implementing project action plans, anticipating and responding to client needs, and acting as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real‑estate work.
• Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including complete financial management: establish and manage project budgets, maintain monthly forecasts and cash‑flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports required by the client.
• Maintain client relationships and manage escalated issues to conflict resolution.
• Demonstrate competence in a broad range of varied project types and operate in complex, non‑routine environments.
• Actively manage PDS staff, ensuring adherence to company policy and procedures, staff development, performance management, and team motivation; convey and ensure adoption of policies and practices within the team.
• Ensure staff and resources perform in compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory entities, and client expectations, fulfilling deliverables including SLA and KPI requirements.
• Develop and maintain a network of best‑in‑class professionals internal and external to the organization, and execute strategic recruitment and retention plans to secure top talent across the service line.
• Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through dedicated, account‑based resources.
• Negotiate contracts with selected vendors and manage performance of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Identify and address potential liabilities and risks (fee, reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) with the Regional Director.
• Provide an appropriate level of on‑site supervision to ensure proper performance criteria are being met.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology required for assigned projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred. Certificate preferred.
• Twelve or more years of related experience with two or more years of management experience required.
• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or practice area.
• Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business.
• Expertise in client relations, client management, and consulting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and processes related to corporate real‑estate, design, and construction.
• Software skills:
  Microsoft Office applications, MS Project.

The compensation for the position is: $ - $. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman & Wakefield offers competitive pay that may vary depending on location, hiring date, hours worked, job type, business line, and collective bargaining agreements.

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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