CBRE · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Regional Strategic Projects
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $200K/yrCBRE is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking an Associate Director for Strategic Regional Projects. This role is responsible for leading complex capital construction projects and managing a portfolio within a pharmaceutical R&D client account, ensuring alignment with project execution and business objectives.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Provide full lifecycle leadership for complex capital projects, including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout
Lead pre-project safety planning, risk assessments, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, quality assurance, and risk management activities
Partner directly with clients to define project objectives and requirements; develop scopes of work, cost estimates, budgets, schedules, cash flow forecasts, and delivery plans
Identify, procure, and manage architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants; lead RFP processes, bid evaluations, and vendor recommendations
Lead multidisciplinary project teams, providing direction, accountability, and problem-solving to achieve project goals
Implement and manage change control processes, including impact assessments, client approvals, and execution of change orders
Proactively identify and mitigate complex project risks through contingency planning and corrective action strategies
Manage an assigned portfolio of concurrent capital projects, ensuring alignment with approved funding, priorities, and risk tolerance
Support capital planning, budgeting, and reforecasting activities for assigned projects in coordination with the Director
Monitor portfolio-level financial performance within the assigned scope, including cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and trend identification
Balance project-level resource allocation, schedules, and delivery approaches to optimize performance within the assigned portfolio
Develop and deliver regular portfolio and project reporting for assigned projects, including dashboards, financial summaries, risk registers, and decision support materials
Participate in client governance forums, steering committees, and executive briefings related to assigned projects
Serve as a senior point of contact for client stakeholders on assigned initiatives, escalating strategic issues as appropriate
Implement project documentation governance and ensure data integrity aligned with client and company standards
Apply and reinforce established project delivery standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across assigned projects
Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight for project management staff supporting assigned projects
Support continuous improvement initiatives and scaling of delivery models as the client’s portfolio evolves
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and disciplined execution
Qualification
Required
Previous experience leading large pharmaceutical R&D facility ground up or full recapitalization efforts
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry and biology research laboratories
A basic understanding of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) within the pharmaceutical sector
PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP
Previous experience in a leadership role considered a plus
Benefits
401(K)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Company
CBRE
Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
Founded in 1906
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
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Leadership Team
Adam Gallistel
Co-CEO and CIO
Andrew Glanzman
Chief Executive Officer of CBRE’s Real Estate Investments
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