Director Project Management

Cushman & Wakefield•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Director of Programs & Projects (P&P), CPS team lead provides leadership for the project management team serving a designated client, overseeing business operations, financial management, client relations, and project operations. The role leads individual and multidisciplinary real estate solutions and is directly accountable for fulfilling client-defined project requirements and objectives. The team includes more than 20 project managers and oversees a high volume of projects with varying complexity, ranging from approximately 300 projects annually below $250,000 to approximately 100 projects annually reaching $1 million. The director aligns delivery with client strategies, financial targets, and service standards, with a focus on team performance, budgets, schedules, reporting, and capital planning. The role also manages staff, including policy and procedure compliance, development, performance management, and team motivation. Up to 50% travel is required. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of related experience, including at least 5 years of management experience. A master's degree and certification are preferred. The compensation range is $136,000 to $160,000. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Twelve or more years of related experience.
Five or more years of management experience.
Advanced project management skills and expertise in the project management business.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization and analytical skills.
Proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and processes related to corporate real estate, design, and construction.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and MS Project.
Ability to contribute to the strategic business objectives of the client.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the project management team and oversee client-related business operations, financial management, client relations, and project operations.
Interface regularly with external clients to establish and achieve goals and objectives, implement action plans, anticipate and respond to client needs, and serve as a trusted advisor on real estate work.
Manage project finances, including budgets, monthly forecasts, cash flow analysis, anticipated cost reports, and other client-required reporting.
Manage due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, schedules, contractor and vendor selection, sustainability, and post-construction services.
Oversee capital improvement programs and design and construction processes at multiple sites using local or account-based resources.
Contribute to business development by identifying project and client opportunities.
Negotiate vendor contracts and manage the performance of vendors, consultants, and other contracted parties.
Identify and address potential project liabilities and risks with leadership.
Provide appropriate on-site supervision to ensure performance criteria are met.
Use and apply required P&P technology on assigned projects.
Manage P&P staff, including policy and procedure adherence, staff development, performance management, and team motivation.
Convey and ensure adoption of policies and practices by the team.