Senior Director, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 149,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

vision insurance

dental insurance

flexible spending accounts

health savings accounts

retirement savings plans

life insurance programs

disability insurance programs

paid time away from work

unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Director, Project & Development Services to lead the project management service line for a designated team or sector in the United States. You will drive business development, operations, financial management, client relations and project execution with senior leadership, shaping strategy and delivery across multiple sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), 15+ years of related experience with 5+ years in management, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Advanced project management skills and client relations expertise.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project management services for designated teams.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analyses for projects.
• Coordinate due diligence, design, entitlements, procurement and construction activities.
• Manage vendor contracts and performance; mitigate risks and liabilities.
• Support business development and identification of client opportunities.
• Supervise PDS staff and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Communication

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Senior Director, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

The role will provide leadership to the overall project management service line for a designated team or sector, 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, Market 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.

Essential Job Duties

• Regular interface with internal and external clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services, client goals and objectives are established and achieved, project action plans are implemented, anticipate/respond to all client needs, and generally act as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work
• Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including complete financial management of project: establish and manage project budgets, maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client
• Management of 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 broad range of varied project types and operate in complex / non routine environment.
• 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 vendor(s) and manage performance of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and 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.
• Active management of 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.

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification preferred.
• 15 or more years of related experience with 5 or more years of management experience required.
• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned 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.
• A 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.

Benefits

• health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life insurance programs
• disability insurance programs
• paid time away from work
• unpaid time away from work

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Compensation: $ 148,750.00 - $175,000.00

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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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture.

For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com