Director of Project Management

Employer undisclosedRole managed by a recruiter

Lead PM, grow business in CA, secure projects, develop client relationships.

12 days ago ago

Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

San Francisco Bay Area

Office Full-Time

Your recruiting firm

Operating across the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East and Australasia, the company supports clients from board-level to entry roles.
It specialises in real estate advisory, development & planning, construction & engineering, architecture & design, sales & marketing, finance & accounting, and HR, operations & administration.
Through tailored retained and contingent search models, it delivers precise talent solutions from specialist roles to executive hires.
Typical clients range from construction consultancies, developers and private offices to sovereign wealth funds and major real estate investors.
A distinctive flexible offering, “Capstone Contained”, blends the speed of contingent search with the depth of retained recruitment.
Known for its straight-talking, proactive style, the agency is often brought in for complex or confidential mandates.

Role

Description

strategy planning

business development

team mentoring

project management

client relations

Collaborate with senior leadership to shape business strategy and support growth plans.
Identify and secure new business opportunities in San Francisco and the wider California market.
Mentor and guide project teams, driving professional development and operational efficiency.
Lead and manage high-profile projects, ensuring delivery excellence.
Develop and expand client relationships across sectors, particularly education, though opportunities in other sectors are welcomed.

Requirements

education

commercial

complex projects

leadership

network

growth

Capstone Americas is partnered with a global construction consultancy seeking an experienced Project Management leader to join their San Francisco office. This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with the autonomy to grow the business in California and develop new client relationships across both existing and new sectors.

Experience in education sector projects is highly desirable, but strong commercial or mixed-use project experience will also be considered.
Proven track record in winning and managing complex projects.
Strategic thinker with excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
Established network in San Francisco and across California; strong connections with potential clients are essential.
Ability to identify opportunities in new sectors or with new clients for growth.