Program Director, Construction Projects (Onsite, Seattle, WA)
About The Position
CBRE/Turner & Townsend is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Program Management Director to support a premier global technology client’s capital project portfolio. The role leads and executes a complex, high-value Tenant Improvement program across a client campus, covering general office and technology lab spaces, with individual projects typically valued at $30 million to $100 million. It serves as the primary commercial point of contact and is responsible for financial rigor, benchmarking, and high-quality delivery. The position is described as onsite, with flexibility; onsite presence and requirements may change based on client needs. The director coordinates the team’s daily activities, manages cross-functional programs from end to end, oversees schedules and escalations, manages relationships with stakeholders, and provides guidance to project teams. The role also produces PMO status reports and updated Gantt charts, contributes to new processes and operational plans, and coaches staff while influencing senior stakeholders. The posting identifies Menlo Park, California, as the work location in its description, although the job title lists Seattle, Washington.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of relevant experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 10 years of experience managing commercial construction Tenant Improvement and New Construction projects and programs, focused on technology labs and/or workplace construction.
- Experience successfully managing high-complexity projects exceeding $30 million.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Highly sophisticated math skills, including calculating percentages, fractions, and other financial-related figures.
- Ability to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
- Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions with broad business impact.
Nice To Haves
- PgMP or PMP certification.
- Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the team’s daily activities, establish schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff, track deadlines, and mentor and coach team members.
- Oversee large cross-functional workplace and technology lab projects or programs from end to end using a formal process.
- Keep program functions on schedule and escalate and resolve issues to support timely completion.
- Manage internal and external relationships in support of programs.
- Work with key stakeholders to develop solutions and guide project teams throughout delivery.
- Create and distribute routine PMO reports, including status reports and updated Gantt charts.
- Develop improved methods for accomplishing individual and department objectives.
- Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise across the function.
- Lead by example, model organizational values, anticipate objections, and persuade stakeholders, including senior stakeholders, to adopt different viewpoints.
- Influence achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multidisciplinary teams.
- Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and operational plans in support of functional goals.
- Communicate difficult and complex ideas and influence others.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
