Project Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Project Management Director to join Cushman & Wakefield Core's (CWC) Projects & Development Services division. The Director will oversee strategic delivery, operational excellence, and client satisfaction across a diverse portfolio of projects, including commercial offices, residential, mixed-use, and industrial assets. The ideal candidate combines deep technical and financial understanding with strong leadership, commercial acumen, and business-development capability.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex real estate projects, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline objectives are met.
• Provide strategic oversight across all active projects, ensuring alignment with Cushman & Wakefield Core's governance and compliance standards.
• Lead business development initiatives and contribute to project pitches, RFP responses, and proposals.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting to achieve project profitability targets, implementing corrective actions as necessary to address variances
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for strategic accounts.
• Develop and implement targeted marketing strategies to attract potential clients, including networking, industry events, and digital marketing efforts.
• Represent the firm in client presentations and industry events to strengthen brand presence and market positioning, showcasing Cushman & Wakefield Core's expertise and capabilities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for strategic accounts and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical oversight to project teams across the region.
• Coordinate with internal service lines (Capital Markets, Valuations, and Property & Asset Management) to deliver integrated real estate solutions.
• Develop and implement best practices and standard operating procedures within the PDS team to enhance efficiency and project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15 years of project management experience across multiple real estate sectors.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and strategic accounts within a consultancy or developer environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Project Management.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Professional membership (RICS, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate market dynamics and trends is a plus.