Project Director (Workplace Project Management Advisory)

Bdconnect; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), now including PMA, is seeking a Project Director to join our San Francisco team. This hybrid role leads complex workplace and tenant improvement projects, guiding client strategy from planning through occupancy in a sophisticated technology environment.

As a senior project leader, you will manage stakeholders, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and maintain budget, schedule, and quality while delivering high-value real estate programs for corporate clients.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, project management, owner's representation, or a related field
• Significant experience leading corporate workplace, tenant improvement, office renovation, or commercial interiors projects
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative or Project Manager representing the interests of corporate, institutional, developer, or investor clients
• Demonstrated success leading projects through planning, design, construction, and occupancy
• Experience managing large-scale or complex workplace programs with multiple concurrent projects preferred
• Experience working with technology companies or other sophisticated corporate environments preferred
• Experience managing projects in active or occupied environments, including complex phasing and implementation
• Strong understanding of workplace projects, tenant improvements, construction documentation, scheduling, budgeting, and project sequencing
• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, procurement, and construction administration
• Experience working with high design standards and complex client requirements
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and complex stakeholder relationships
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional client service and project outcomes
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, building codes, permitting, and occupancy requirements

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor to the client throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead corporate workplace, tenant improvement, renovation, relocation, and capital improvement projects from early planning through design, construction, and occupancy
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities within a complex corporate workplace environment
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project partners
• Lead project planning, programming, budgeting, design, pre-construction, construction, and closeout activities
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, reporting tools, and project controls
• Partner with client leadership and workplace, facilities, and real estate teams to translate business and workplace objectives into project objectives
• Coordinate design and construction activities while maintaining alignment with client standards, workplace objectives, and operational needs
• Manage projects within active and occupied environments, developing phasing and implementation strategies that minimize disruption to ongoing business operations
• Navigate complex stakeholder groups and facilitate communication among client leadership, workplace teams, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Maintain high standards for design quality, project execution, and client experience
• Evaluate project risks, budget impacts, schedule changes, and value engineering opportunities
• Review construction documentation and oversee project sequencing and implementation strategies
• Support contract negotiation, administration, procurement, and consultant management
• Monitor project performance to ensure alignment with client objectives, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and workplace requirements
• Lead project closeout, turnover, occupancy, and transition activities
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Mentor and support project management staff
• Contribute to business development initiatives through networking, client relationship management, proposals, and interview participation

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Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), which now includes Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking a Project Director to join our team in San Francisco.

This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced project management leader to support a leading technology client across a complex portfolio of workplace, tenant improvement, renovation, and capital projects. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to the client, providing strategic oversight and leading projects from early planning through design, construction, and occupancy.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience managing corporate workplace and tenant improvement projects, along with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, manage multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality projects that align with business, operational, and workplace objectives.

At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to deliver complex real estate and capital projects through strategic advisory and program management services across the full project lifecycle.

B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors (PMA), bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and end-to-end project delivery—from early-stage strategy through design, construction, and occupancy.

As a Project Director, you will lead complex workplace and tenant improvement projects within a sophisticated technology environment. You will work closely with client leadership, workplace, facilities, and real estate teams, as well as architects, engineers, contractors, and other project partners. You will help translate business and workplace objectives into successful project outcomes while maintaining a high level of quality, design, schedule, and budget control.

How You'll Contribute

• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor to the client throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead corporate workplace, tenant improvement, renovation, relocation, and capital improvement projects from early planning through design, construction, and occupancy
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities within a complex corporate workplace environment
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project partners
• Lead project planning, programming, budgeting, design, pre-construction, construction, and closeout activities
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, reporting tools, and project controls
• Partner with client leadership and workplace, facilities, and real estate teams to understand business and operational requirements and translate them into project objectives
• Coordinate design and construction activities while maintaining alignment with client standards, workplace objectives, and operational needs
• Manage projects within active and occupied environments, developing phasing and implementation strategies that minimize disruption to ongoing business operations
• Navigate complex stakeholder groups and facilitate communication among client leadership, workplace teams, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Maintain high standards for design quality, project execution, and client experience
• Evaluate project risks, budget impacts, schedule changes, and value engineering opportunities
• Review construction documentation and oversee project sequencing and implementation strategies
• Support contract negotiation, administration, procurement, and consultant management
• Monitor project performance to ensure alignment with client objectives, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and workplace requirements
• Lead project closeout, turnover, occupancy, and transition activities
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Mentor and support project management staff
• Contribute to business development initiatives through networking, client relationship management, proposals, and interview participation

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, project management, owner's representation, or a related field
• Significant experience leading corporate workplace, tenant improvement, office renovation, or commercial interiors projects
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative or Project Manager representing the interests of corporate, institutional, developer, or investor clients
• Demonstrated success leading projects through planning, design, construction, and occupancy
• Experience managing large-scale or complex workplace programs with multiple concurrent projects preferred
• Experience working with technology companies or other sophisticated corporate environments preferred
• Experience managing projects in active or occupied environments, including complex phasing and implementation
• Strong understanding of workplace projects, tenant improvements, construction documentation, scheduling, budgeting, and project sequencing
• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, procurement, and construction administration
• Experience working with high design standards and complex client requirements
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and complex stakeholder relationships
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional client service and project outcomes
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, building codes, permitting, and occupancy requirements

What Sets You Apart

• You are a proactive and strategic leader who takes ownership of outcomes
• You understand the unique challenges of corporate workplace and tenant improvement projects
• You are comfortable operating within large, complex programs with multiple stakeholders and concurrent projects
• You bring exceptional relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence to client and team interactions
• You have a polished executive presence and strong verbal and written communication skills
• You are confident navigating complex projects and high-profile stakeholder relationships
• You understand how to balance business needs, workplace objectives, employee experience, design quality, and project constraints
• You have experience working in environments where quality, design, execution, and attention to detail are held to a high standard
• You approach challenges with curiosity, creativity, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• You demonstrate sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
• You thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to mentoring and developing others
• You operate with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of accountability
• You are motivated by delivering exceptional projects and creating lasting value for clients

Why People Choose B&D

Impactful Mission
Be part of meaningful work that helps shape the places where people live, learn, heal, work, and connect.

Learning & Growth
We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning at every stage of your career.

Strong Culture
Entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and excellence drive how we work together.

Robust Benefits
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, professional development support, paid time off, and more.

This role's target base annual salary range is currently $150,000-210,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education, experience, certifications, candidate abilities, and pay relative to other team members.

The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies.

Brailsford & Dunlavey Inc. is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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