Director, Project & Development Services

Job Title

Director, Project & Development Services

The Director will provide leadership to the overall project management service line for a designated market, including business development, business operations, financial management, client relations, and project operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic business objectives for Project & Development Services (PDS) through leadership and advanced expertise in collaboration with the PDS Regional Leader and local market Managing Principal.

This position 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, client goals and objectives are established and achieved, and project action plans are implemented.
• Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including complete financial management: establishing and managing project budgets, maintaining monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, preparing anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client.
• Manage due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post‑construction services.
• Demonstrate competence in a broad range of varied project types and operate in complex/non‑routine environments.
• Contribute to business development through identification of project or client opportunities.
• Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account‑based resources.
• Negotiate contracts with selected vendors and manage performance of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, reputation, errors & omissions, etc.) with Market Leader.
• 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 as required for assigned projects.
• Actively manage PDS staff, including adherence to company policy/procedures, staff development, performance management, and team motivation.
• Convey and ensure adoption of policies and practices to the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Certification preferred.
• Twelve or more years of related experience with 2 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.
• Expert 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 as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction.
• Software skills:
  Microsoft Office applications, MS Project.

The compensation for the position is: $ - $.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in 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 programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

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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