Director, Project & Development Services

Job Title

Director, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

The Director will provide leadership to the overall project management service line for a designated market, 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 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.

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 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. 
• 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:  Micr