Cushman & Wakefield · 2 hours ago
Director, Project & Development Services
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$149K/yr - $175K/yr
12+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Director for Project & Development Services. This role is responsible for managing the design, planning, and construction of projects, ensuring successful delivery of project management services while acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field
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
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Certification preferred
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (6)
2023 (2)
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2021 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
Recent News
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