Director, Project & Development Services (Data Centers)

Cushman & Wakefield•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director will provide leadership for Data Center project(s), including business development, business operations, financial management, client relations, and project operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic business objectives for Project & Development Services (PDS) through leadership and advanced expertise in collaboration with the PDS Regional Leader and local market Managing Principal. This position actively works to establish and maintain Cushman & Wakefield’s presence as a thought leader and first-class service provider.

Requirements

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
Extensive experience leading projects within Data Centers and/or Advanced Technologies Sectors is required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Certification preferred

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