Sr. Director, Project & Space Management

Job Title

Sr. Director, Project & Space Management

Job Description Summary

Responsible for performing business development activities, including client management, identifying and leading project pursuits, developing proposals and presentations, and contract negotiations.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (7-10 with highest % time spent listed first):

• 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.)

• Performs other related duties as required or requested

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

  • Specify preferred major: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration

• Certifications, Licenses, or Accreditations preferred

  • Specify requirements: PMP

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of progressive work experience in project management or space management required

• 5-7 years Management experience

• Specialized knowledge / skills:

  • 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL WORK CONDITIONS:

• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day

• May involve periods of standing, such as operating at a copier/fax/scanner.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type.

• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing.

• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand.

• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS

This position requires that the employee perform services for a customer at a customer facility. The customer mandates that all service providers entering its facility be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In light of the customer’s requirement, C&W will require each individual to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to commencing employment in this position, except to the extent that applicable law requires a reasonable accommodation for the individual (and to the extent that such accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on C&W).

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, email HRServices@cushwake.com or HRServices@cwservices.com. All inquiries not related to accommodations will go unanswered.