Cushman & Wakefield

Global commercial real estate services provider

Director, Project & Development Services

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$174.3k - $205kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a master's degree and certification are preferred.
At least 12 years of related experience, including at least 2 years of management experience, is required.
Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or practice area.
Advanced project management skills and expertise in the project management business.
Expertise in client relations, client management, and consulting.
Proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design, and construction.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, MS Project, Smartsheet, and Procore.

Responsibilities

Manage the design, planning, and construction of projects, leading multidisciplinary real estate solutions for clients and ensuring project requirements and objectives are accomplished.
Interface regularly with internal and external clients to deliver project management services, establish and achieve client goals and objectives, implement project action plans, anticipate and respond to client needs, and serve as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work.
Manage project financials, including establishing and managing budgets, maintaining monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, preparing anticipated cost reports, and preparing other reports required by the client.
Manage due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, schedule creation and management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability, and post-construction services.
Work effectively across varied project types and in complex or non-routine environments.
Adapt efficiently and effectively to various client platforms and requirements.
Contribute to business development by identifying project or client opportunities and fostering relationships with industry partners.
Oversee capital improvement programs and design and construction processes at multiple sites through local or account-based resources.
Negotiate contracts with selected vendors and manage the performance of vendors, consultants, and other contracted parties.
Identify and address potential liabilities and risks, including fees, reputation, and errors and omissions, with the Market Leader.
Provide appropriate on-site supervision to ensure performance criteria are met.
Use and apply PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
Actively manage PDS staff, including adherence to company policies and procedures, staff development, performance management, team motivation, and adoption of policies and practices; provide mentorship as opportunities arise.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the entertainment industry, studio campuses, e-gaming, office, manufacturing, or law firm projects is a plus.
A master's degree and certification are preferred.
AI skills are a plus.

Job Title

Director, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

The Director is responsible for the successful management of the design, planning and construction of projects by leading individual, multidisciplined real estate solutions for clients. This role is directly accountable for managing and accomplishing all project requirements/objectives determined for the project by client. Director level is expected to develop business opportunities, manage accounts with teams, and be a steward of the CW PDS reputation in the LA market.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

Regular interface with internal and external clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services, client goals andobjectivesareestablishedand achieved, project action plans are implemented,anticipate/respond to all client needs, andgenerally actas a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work.

Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including completefinancial managementof project:establishand manage project budgets,maintainmonthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepareanticipatedcost 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,sustainabilityand post construction services.

Demonstrate competence inbroadrange of variedproject typesandoperatein complex /non routineenvironments.Entertainment Industry, Studio Campus, E-Gaming, Office, Manufacturing,and LawFirm experience are allpluses.

Be able to adapt tovariousclient platforms andrequirements in an efficient and effective manner.

Contribute to business development through identification of project or client opportunities, as well as fostering relationships with industry partners.

Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources.

Knowledge of market consultants and vendors.Negotiate contracts with selectedvendor(s)and manageperformanceof all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.

Identifyand address areas of concernregardingpotential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation,errorsand omissions, etc.) with Market Leader.

Providean appropriate levelof on-site supervision to ensure proper performance criteria arebeing met.

Demonstrateproficiencyin the use and application of all PDS technology asrequiredfor assigned projects.

Active management of PDS staff, including adherence to company policy/procedures, staff development, performance management, and team motivation. Convey and ensure adoption of policies and practices to the team.Be a leader andassistwithmentorship responsibilities as the opportunities arise.

Education/Experience/Training:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, BusinessAdministrationor related field. Master's degree preferred. Certificationpreferred.

Twelve or more years of related experience with 2 or more years of management experiencerequired.

Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area.

Advanced project management skills withexpertisein the project management business.

Expert in client relations, clientmanagementand consulting.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Highly organized with strong analytical skills.

A proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting,schedulingand processes as they relate to corporate real estate,designand construction.

Software skills: MicrosoftOffice applications, MS Project,Smartsheets,ProCore, and AI Skills (a plus).

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 174,250.00 - $205,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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About the Company

Cushman & Wakefield

Global commercial real estate services provider

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate services to property owners, tenants, and investors worldwide. It helps clients buy, sell, lease, manage facilities, and value properties through market research, brokerage, property management, and consulting. Revenue comes from commissions on sales and leases, management and consulting fees, and selective strategic investments in related companies. Its global network across major markets and diverse client focus helps clients optimize real estate strategies and portfolio performance.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1917

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