Director Project Management

Cushman & Wakefield•New Orleans, LA

1d•$136,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Director of Programs & Projects team lead provides leadership to the overall project management team for a designated client, including business operations, financial management, client relations, and project operations. The role leads a team of more than 20 project managers overseeing high-volume projects of varying complexity, from approximately 300 projects annually below $250,000 to 100 projects annually reaching $1 million. The Director is accountable for managing and accomplishing client-defined project requirements and objectives, while aligning delivery with client strategies, financial targets, and service standards. Key areas of focus include team, budget, schedule, reporting, and capital planning. The role also manages staff through policy and procedure adherence, development, performance management, and team motivation. The Director regularly interfaces with external clients and acts as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work. The position oversees projects and capital improvement programs through due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, vendor and contractor selection, scheduling, sustainability, and post-construction services. It involves fiduciary responsibility for project finances, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, and cost reporting; contract negotiation and vendor performance management; risk identification and escalation; and appropriate onsite supervision. The role contributes to business development and requires proficiency with Programs & Projects technology. Up to 50% travel is required.

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 organizational and analytical skills.
Proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and processes related to corporate real estate, design, and construction.
Proficiency in 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 project management services for a designated client and ensure client goals, objectives, and project action plans are established and achieved.
Anticipate and respond to client needs and serve as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work.
Manage project finances, including establishing and managing budgets, maintaining monthly forecasts, conducting cash flow analysis, and preparing anticipated cost and other client-required reports.
Manage due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, schedule creation and management, contractor and vendor selection, sustainability, and post-construction services.
Oversee capital improvement programs and design and construction processes across multiple sites through local or account-based resources.
Negotiate contracts with selected vendors and manage the performance of contracted vendors, consultants, and others.
Identify and address potential liabilities and risks, including fee, reputation, errors, and omissions, with Leadership.
Provide appropriate onsite supervision to ensure performance criteria are met.
Use required Programs & Projects technology for assigned projects.
Lead and manage Programs & Projects staff, including policy and procedure adherence, staff development, performance management, motivation, and adoption of company practices.
Contribute to business development by identifying project or client opportunities.
Align project delivery with client strategies, financial targets, and service standards, including team, budget, schedule, reporting, and capital planning.