Cushman & Wakefield
Senior Director, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Job Title
Senior Director, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Essential Job Duties
Provide leadership to overall project management service line business for designated market or major account, including business development, business operations, financial management, client relations, and project operations of business up to $2.5M in annual revenue.
Develop and execute strategic business objectives through leadership and advanced expertise in collaboration with Region Lead, Managing Principal, Project Executive, and other key stakeholders.
Perform business development activities, including client management, identifying and leading project pursuits, developing proposals and presentations, and contract negotiations
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.
Financial accountability of market or account, including overall budgeting and P/L
May oversee capital improvement programs and general project implementation and execution
Negotiate contracts with selected vendor(s) and assess overall execution and performance
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
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.
Develops and maintains 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.
Maintain client relationships and manage escalated issues to conflict resolution
Contribute to the refinement of best practices and standards of excellence for the overall service line and to Cushman & Wakefield
Actively works to establish and maintain CWs market presence as a thought leader, reliable service provider, and reputable authority in the field.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred.
15 or more years or related experience with 5 or more years of management experience required.
Ability to provide comprehensive leadership to overall project management service line business for designated market or major account.
Ability to develop and drive strategic direction of the assigned market or account.
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.
Proven leadership and people skills.
A strong 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 - $200,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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
HRServices@cushwake.com
. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Senior Director, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Essential Job Duties
Provide leadership to overall project management service line business for designated market or major account, including business development, business operations, financial management, client relations, and project operations of business up to $2.5M in annual revenue.
Develop and execute strategic business objectives through leadership and advanced expertise in collaboration with Region Lead, Managing Principal, Project Executive, and other key stakeholders.
Perform business development activities, including client management, identifying and leading project pursuits, developing proposals and presentations, and contract negotiations
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.
Financial accountability of market or account, including overall budgeting and P/L
May oversee capital improvement programs and general project implementation and execution
Negotiate contracts with selected vendor(s) and assess overall execution and performance
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
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.
Develops and maintains 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.
Maintain client relationships and manage escalated issues to conflict resolution
Contribute to the refinement of best practices and standards of excellence for the overall service line and to Cushman & Wakefield
Actively works to establish and maintain CWs market presence as a thought leader, reliable service provider, and reputable authority in the field.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred.
15 or more years or related experience with 5 or more years of management experience required.
Ability to provide comprehensive leadership to overall project management service line business for designated market or major account.
Ability to develop and drive strategic direction of the assigned market or account.
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.
Proven leadership and people skills.
A strong 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 - $200,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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
HRServices@cushwake.com
. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.