Cushman & Wakefield

Director, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield$174K — $205K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience including 2+ years in management.
  • Advanced project management expertise.
  • Strong client relations and consulting skills.
  • Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multifaceted real estate projects to achieve client objectives.
  • Oversee financial management including budget establishment, forecasts, and reporting.
  • Direct due diligence, design, entitlements, and post-construction services.
  • Adapt project strategies to diverse client needs and platforms effectively.
  • Foster business development through client and industry partner relationships.
  • Manage capital improvement programs across multiple sites.
  • Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, ensuring performance standards are met.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time off.
Full Job Description

Job Title

Director, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

The Director is responsible for the successful management of the design, planning and construction of projects by leading individual, multidisciplined real estate solutions for clients. This role is directly accountable for managing and accomplishing all project requirements/objectives determined for the project by client. Director level is expected to develop business opportunities, manage accounts with teams, and be a steward of the CW PDS reputation in the LA market.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties: 

  • Regular interface with internal and external clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services, client goals andobjectivesare establishedand achieved, project action plans are implemented, anticipate/respond to all client needs, andgenerally actas a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work.

  • Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including completefinancial managementof project: establishand manage project budgets, maintainmonthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepare anticipatedcost 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,sustainabilityand post construction services.

  • Demonstrate competence inbroadrange of varied project typesandoperatein complex / non routineenvironments.Entertainment Industry, Studio Campus, E-Gaming, Office, Manufacturing, and  LawFirm experience are all pluses. 

  • Be able to adapt tovariousclient platforms and requirements in an efficient and effective manner.

  • Contribute to business development through identification of project or client opportunities, as well as fostering relationships with industry partners. 

  • Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources.

  • Knowledge of market consultants and vendors.Negotiate contracts with selectedvendor(s)and manageperformance of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.

  • Identifyand address areas of concern regardingpotential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errorsand omissions, etc.) with Market Leader.

  • Providean appropriate levelof on-site supervision to ensure proper performance criteria are being met.

  • Demonstrateproficiencyin the use and application of all PDS technology as requiredfor 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.Be a leader and assist with mentorship responsibilities as the opportunities arise. 

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 withexpertisein the project management business.  

  • Expert in client relations, clientmanagementand consulting.  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

  • Highly organized with strong analytical skills.  

  • A proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting,schedulingand processes as they relate to corporate real estate, designand construction.  

  • Software skills:  MicrosoftOffice applications, MS Project,Smartsheets,ProCore, and AI Skills (a plus).




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: $ 174,250.00 - $205,000.00

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield plc is a global commercial real estate services firm. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of US$9.4 billion in 2021. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, has around 50,000 employees and manages about 4,100 million sq ft of commercial space. It is one of the "Big Three" commercial real estate services companies, alongside CBRE and JLL.
Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$220.5 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$7.8 billion
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