Sr. Director, Project and Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr. Director for Project and Development Services, responsible for managing design, planning, and construction projects. This leadership role involves ensuring successful project delivery, financial management, and client relations, with a preference for candidates holding advanced degrees and extensive experience in project management. Join a leading firm with a global presence and enjoy competitive pay alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Qualifications

• 12 or more years of related experience.
• 2 or more years of management experience required.
• Expert in client management and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project requirements and objectives for clients.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management of projects.
• Interface with clients to ensure project goals are achieved.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Sr. Director, Project and Development Services

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: R277891

Job Title

Sr. Director, Project and Development Services

Job Description Summary

The Sr. Director is responsible for the successful management of the design, planning, and construction of projects by leading individual, multi-disciplined real estate solutions for clients. This role is directly accountable for managing and accomplishing all project requirements/objectives determined for the project by the client.

Job Description

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 the 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 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 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.

· 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 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.




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. 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.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00Cushman & 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.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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About the company

Through all of the twists and turns of the last 100 years, ours has been a story of people putting ideas into action for the benefit of our clients.What began as a small family business in New York is now a commercial real estate company with a solid foothold across the globe, with approximately 400 offices in 70 countries employing 51,000 people. And from Silver Court in Shanghai to the Sears Tower in Chicago to all that comes next, our clients are at the center of all we do.

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