Sr. Director, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield • Seattle, WA

9d • $195,500 - $230,000

About The Position

The Senior Director provides leadership to the project management service line for a designated regional portfolio, including financial management, client relations, and project operations and execution. The role is accountable for managing and accomplishing project requirements and objectives determined by clients, and for the successful management of project design, planning, and construction. The Senior Director leads a team of multidisciplinary project management professionals and third-party partners and serves as a core member of the regional leadership team, collaborating with service-line peers on client solutions. The position also helps establish and maintain Cushman & Wakefield’s presence as a thought leader and first-class service provider.

The role includes managing client relationships and project finances, leading and developing staff, overseeing capital improvement programs at multiple sites, managing vendor and consultant performance, and addressing project risks. The position requires broad project management expertise, strong client consulting skills, and working knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and processes related to corporate real estate, design, and construction.

Compensation is listed as $195,500–$230,000, with a salary-plus-bonus structure and a 30% bonus. 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.
• Two or more years of management experience.
• Advanced project management skills and expertise in the project management business.
• Expertise in client relations, client management, and consulting.
• 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.
• Software skills in Microsoft Office applications and MS Project.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface regularly with internal and external clients to deliver project management services, establish and achieve client goals, implement project action plans, anticipate and respond to client needs, and act as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work.
• Manage project finances, including budgets, monthly forecasts, cash-flow analyses, anticipated cost reports, and other client-required reporting, while acting with fiduciary responsibility to client projects.
• Maintain client relationships and resolve escalated issues.
• Manage varied project types, including projects in complex or non-routine environments.
• Manage and develop project and development services staff, including adherence to company policies and procedures, performance management, staff development, and team motivation.
• Ensure staff and resources meet contractual requirements, regulatory requirements, and client expectations, including service-level agreement and key performance indicator deliverables.
• Develop and maintain a network of internal and external professionals and execute recruitment and retention plans for the service line.
• Oversee capital improvement programs and design and construction processes at multiple sites through dedicated account-based resources.
• Assist Vendor Management with contract negotiations and manage the performance of contracted vendors, consultants, and other providers.
• Identify and address potential project liabilities and risks, including fee, reputation, and errors-and-omissions risks, with the Regional Director.
• Provide appropriate tactical and regional project supervision to ensure performance criteria are met.
• Use required project and development services technology for assigned projects.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or practice area.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance programs.
• Eligible employees may enroll in flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Eligible employees may enroll in retirement savings plans.
• Eligible employees may enroll in life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay and a 30% bonus structure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior