Director

Director Job Description Summary The Director of PDS, CPS 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 team lead ensures the successful management of the design, planning, and construction of projects by leading individual, multi-disciplined real estate solutions for clients. This role is directly accountable for managing and accomplishing all projectrequirements/objectivesdetermined for the project by the client. As team lead this individual will lead a team of 20 plus project managers that will oversee high volume, low in scope, and mixed complexity. Project volumes range from 300 projects annually for projects below $250K to 100 projects annually for projects that reach $1M. Responsibilities include aligning with client strategies, financial targets, and service standards. Delivery assurance of team, budget, schedule, project reporting, and capital planning are all focus areas of the CPS lead. In addition to these, the CPS team lead will actively manage PDS staff, including adherence to company policy/procedures, staff development, performance management, and team motivation. Essential Job Duties Regular interface with external client to ensure successful delivery of project management services, client goals, and objectives are established and achieved, project action plansare implemented, anticipate/respond to all client needs, and generally act as a trusted advisor forcomprehensive real estate work Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including complete financial management of project: establish and manage project budgets, maintain monthly forecasts, and cash flow analysis, prepareanticipated cost 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,sustainability, and post-construction services. Demonstrate competence in a broad range of varied project types and operate in complex/non-routineenvironments. Contribute to business development through the identification of project or client opportunities. Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources. Negotiate contracts with selected vendor(s) and manage performance of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc. Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors,and omissions, etc.) with Leadership. Provide an appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure proper performance criteria are beingmet. Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assignedprojects. Active management of PDS staff, including adherence to company policy/procedures, staff development, performance management, and team motivation. Convey and ensure the adoption of policies and practices to the team. Education/Experience/Training Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, orrelated field. Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred. Twelve or more years of related experience with 5 or more years of management experience required. Ability to contribute to the strategic business objectives of the client Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized with strong analytical skills. A proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, andprocesses as they relate to corporate real estate, design, and construction. Software skills: Microsoft Office applications, MS Project. Benefits 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. Salary 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: $ 182,993.10 - $215,286.00 Equal Opportunity Employer Cushman & 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. Contact INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Cushman & Wakefield