Cushman & Wakefield · 1 day ago
Director, Data Centers, Project & Development Services
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$183K/yr - $215K/yr
7+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Director for their Data Centers, Project & Development Services. This role will lead critical environment projects and programs, partnering with various teams to ensure successful service delivery and enhance client relationships.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Partners with Account and PDS Market Leaders, Operations, Marketing, and other service line leaders to champion the creation of business development and operational plans for Critical Environments PDS service delivery
Serves as the PDS Platform subject matter expert to analyse existing operational models, risk mitigation, and strategic initiatives and recommend opportunities for advancement of Critical Environments PDS service delivery
Responsible for marketing the successes and abilities of the Data Centers Platform, PDS to the external client stakeholders and internal service lines
Assists in the creation and implementation of standards for delivery, risk management and implementing quality assurance process to ensure risk is clearly identified and well managed
Communicates best practices & case studies with high impact, clear targets, measurable outcomes, and likelihood of successful implementation
Enhance client/stakeholder insight by gathering information from clients and project teams; assisting in the delivery of initiatives to deliver outstanding client service and improve client/stakeholder advocacy and use it to shape Cushman & Wakefield’s PDS Standard Operating Procedures
Support & lead business development activity for Data Centers, PDS, ensuring alignment with service line strategies through identification and cultivation of internal and external client relationships
Manages complex initiatives that may span across multiple business lines and markets
Contributes through the overall implementation of strategic direction of the Data Centers and Advanced Technologies service offering
Demonstrates subject matter expertise in the development and completion of Critical Environments project types
Acts as the trusted business advisor and strategic partner by the clients both internally and externally
In partnership with the Managing Director, PDS Data Centers and the PDS Americas Platform Lead, support the sourcing, presenting and securing of new business for Data Centers and Advanced Technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Science or Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering disciplines
7 to 15+ years of Design and Construction industry experience in the data center, advanced technologies, clean environments, research and/or other mission critical type industries
7+ years of Commercial Real Estate Project Management experience with related experience in product development, launch, business process optimization, regulatory submission and/or regulatory compliance, and/or quality assurance
Demonstrated experience managing projects varying in size including strategic planning, demolition, facility conversions, new construction and interior fit out
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels
Business Development
Complex Problem Solving, Functional and Business Strategy
Develops new and unique ways to improve operations and processes that bring value
Positively influences others to achieve results
Leadership/ Managerial Courage
Understands ethical behaviour and business practices
Works cooperatively and effectively within matrix reporting environment
Communicates effectively and timely using appropriate and effective communications tools and techniques
Operates across multiple service lines and/or regions
Financial Accountability
Preferred
Advanced degrees are desirable
General Contractors License, PMP and LEED Certificates preferred
Knowledge and application of a disciplined Project Management process (Six Sigma desirable)
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
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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
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