Cushman & Wakefield · 4 months ago
Senior Director, Project & Development Services
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$153K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Senior Director for their Project & Development Services in Phoenix. This role involves providing leadership to the project management service line, overseeing business development, financial management, and client relations, while ensuring successful project delivery.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Perform business development activities, including client management, identifying and leading project pursuits, developing proposals and presentations, and contract negotiations
Financial accountability of market, including overall budgeting and P/L
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
Maintain client relationships and manage escalated issues to conflict resolution
Oversight of all Investor and Occupier project types including build-to-suit, interior fit out, capital improvement programs
Negotiate contracts with selected vendor(s) and assess overall execution and performance
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
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
Develop and maintain 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
Contribute to the refinement of best practices and standards of excellence for the overall service line and to Cushman & Wakefield
Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field
10 or more years of related experience with 5 or more years of management experience required
Demonstrated local experience and areas of knowledge over the past 5 years to include a minimum of three (3) industry sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Critical Environments, Acute Care Healthcare Environments, Hospitality
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
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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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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