Sr. Director, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield U.S., Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr. Director to lead the project management service line for the designated regional portfolio. You will manage financials, client relations, and project operations, guiding a team of PM professionals and partners.

You will collaborate with regional leadership to deliver client solutions and elevate Cushman & Wakefield’s market presence. The role requires extensive PM experience, strong client management, and strategic leadership to ensure successful design,

Qualifications

• Twelve or more years of related experience with 2+ years of management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services and achieve client goals.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost reports.
• Lead a multidisciplined PM team and manage performance and development.
• Oversee vendor management and contract negotiations with selected vendors/consultants.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and KPI/SLA targets.

Skills

Client relations

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Master’s degree preferred

Certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Director, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

The Senior Director will provide leadership to the project management service line for the designated, regional portfolio, including financial management, client relations, and project operations/execution. This role is directly accountable for managing and accomplishing all project requirements/objectives determined for the project by client. This role is responsible for the successful management of the design, planning and construction of projects by leading a team of multidisciplined project management professionals and third party partners. The Senior Director is a core member of the regional leadership team, accountable for leading and collaborating with service line peers in the pursuit of client solutions. 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 Maintain client relationships and manage escalated issues to conflict resolution
• Demonstrate competence in broad range of varied project types and operate in complex / non routine environment.
• Active management of P&P 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.
• Responsibility for performance of staff and resources to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, all regulating entities and client expectations. Ensures deliverables are fulfilled including SLA and KPI requirements.
• Develop and maintain network of best in class professionals both internal and external to the organization and execute strategic recruitment and retention plans to ensure best in class talent across the service line.
• Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through dedicated, account-based resources.
• Assist Vendor Management is negotiation of 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 Regional Director.
• Provide an appropriate level of tactic & regional project supervision to ensure proper performance criteria are being met.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all P&P technology as required for assigned projects.

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.

Compensation Structure

• Salary + bonus 30%
• 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: $ 195,500.00 - $230,000.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. 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.

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