Project Director

Cushman & Wakefield; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Director to lead various projects at client sites. This role involves managing budgets, timelines, and teams while ensuring adherence to client needs and corporate policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on client satisfaction and project success. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in engineering or architecture will drive impactful project outcomes and foster collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering/construction project accountability.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain master project budgets and timelines.
• Assist in selection and oversight of consultants and construction teams.

Skills

Client Focus

Communication Proficiency

Relationship Management

Leadership

Multi-Tasking

Technical Proficiency

Consultation

Organization Skills

Time Management

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering

B.S. Degree in Architecture

Job description

Job Title

Project Director

Job Description Summary

Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities. Interacts with client representatives onsite, receives direction and coordinates with the property or facility management team. Monitors and coordinates the execution of the various services and processes relating to client contracted agreements for project management and tenant improvements. Works in collaboration with the assigned account manager, building or facility management team, clients, owners and others.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met. Keep building management apprised of progress at all times
• Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, property/facility management team, and project team (as applicable) at conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases of project
• Assist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project
• Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client and property management on costs and impacts
• Support the marketing of services to clients as requested
• Adhere to corporate, building, and client policies and procedures
• Cooperate with other building/facility personnel to achieve goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profit
• Report to immediate supervisor major problems and findings and results achieved with recommendations
• Advise and obtain the necessary approvals from the appropriate members of management of potential organizational changes, actions that might require additional commitments, and the need for expenditures in excess of approved budget
• Adhere to government laws and regulations and established rulings of government authorities, including building codes, safety regulations, etc.
• Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance
• Strive constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keep up to date in the field of specialization

Key Competencies

1. Client Focus
2. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
3. Relationship Management
4. Leadership
5. Multi-Tasking
6. Technical Proficiency
7. Consultation
8. Organization Skills
9. Time Management

Important Education

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture

Important Experience

• Minimum of 5 years directly related experience in an engineering/construction project accountability role
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity especially experience in leading, motivating, and developing employees
• Hands-on experience with tenant improvement construction projects preferred

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”