We are looking for a dynamic Project Director with a proven track record of successfully delivering high profile, high value and mission critical major projects. This position will oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion. This role ensures that all projects are completed on time, within budget, to the highest standards of quality and safety. The Project Director will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants, regulatory bodies and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of project management duties on allocated projects.
Job Description
About the Role:
Provide governance and functional support to the project team. Define project scope, clearly outline project objectives, deliverables, and key milestones.
Interface with project delivery team members with regard to schedule status. Ensure schedule is aligned to contractual timings where applicable. Ensure schedules are rigorous in terms of their practical construct.
Provide functional support to the projects to enable the appropriate delivery of the procurement process. Leverage the procurement process and learnings across the project team to provide increased effectiveness on individual projects.
Develop detailed budgets, create a comprehensive budget that includes all potential costs, such as labor, materials, and overheads. Resource allocation, assign resources efficiently to ensure optimal use of time and budget.
Monitor and review project performance at a high level by regular review of the defining project control metrics of progress and performance management, schedule status against planned, productivity factors and budget performance. Monthly review of project progress, financial performance and risk management.
About You:
10-15+ years construction, development and mission critical industry experience.
Proven track record of successful mission critical facility project delivery.
Bachelorâ™s and advanced degree in project management, construction management, civil engineering, mechanical or electrical engineering (or a related field).
Achieved industry recognized professional qualification, such as RICS, COIB, AIPM (CPPD), PMP, MSP, ICE or similar. § Industry specific training in contracts, procurement, PMBOK processes.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Project, Primavera, Procore) and other relevant tools.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from:
Being part of a growing global company;
Career development and a promote from within culture;
An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
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Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm. As a leader in multifamily property management, we deliver exceptional value through tailored solutions that create efficient and engaging communities. Our passionate approach, strong operational practices and high-performing teams unlock every property’s ability to provide residents with a place they can truly call home.