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About the Role

The Director is responsible for the successful management of the design, planning, and construction of projects by leading individual, multidisciplinary real estate solutions for clients. This role requires experience in cGMP and cGLP capital projects, leading all aspects of Life Science projects, and pharmaceutical construction and qualification. The Director is accountable for managing and accomplishing all project requirements and objectives determined by the client.

Responsibilities

Regularly interface with internal and external clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services.
Ensure client goals and objectives are established and achieved.
Implement project action plans.
Anticipate and respond to all client needs, acting as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work.
Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including complete financial management.
Establish and manage project budgets.
Maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis.
Prepare anticipated cost reports and other client-required reports.
Manage 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-routine environments.
Contribute to business development through 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 with Market Leader.
Provide an appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure proper performance criteria are being met.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
Actively manage 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
Master's degree preferred.
Certification preferred.
Twelve or more years of related experience.
Two or more years of management experience required.
Must have Life Sciences Experience.
Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or practice area.
Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business.
Expert in client relations, client management, and consulting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
Proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design, and construction.
Software skills: Microsoft Office applications, MS Project.

Skills

cGMP
cGLP
Pharmaceutical construction
Qualification
Project management
Financial management
Budget management
Forecasting
Cash flow analysis
Due diligence
Programming
Design
Entitlements
Bidding
Permitting
Procurement
Schedule management
Contract negotiation
Risk management
Client relations
Client management
Consulting
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Accounting
Financial reporting
Microsoft Office
MS Project

Location

Multiple sites

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director
12+ years related experience
2+ years management experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field
Master's degree preferred
Certification preferred

Salary/Compensations

$161,500.00 - $190,000.00

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work

About the Company

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers.
With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history.
In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services.
Learn more at www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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