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Project Director- Workplace Projects
Gleeds
Global provider of project management, cost management, and construction consultancy services.
Lead delivery of large workplace and corporate interior projects for tech clients, from design to construction.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Advisory
Building surveying
Development management
Facilities management
Health and safety
Information management
Project controls
Programme and project management
+20 more
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Infrastructure
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals
Residential
Retail
Healthcare
Defence
Role
Description
budget management
forecasting
contract administration
risk management
project delivery
client interface
Manage the commercial performance of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration.
Drive innovation and best practice in workplace delivery, with a focus on user experience, sustainability, and digital integration.
Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, ensuring effective risk management, reporting, and decision-making.
Contribute to business development and client growth initiatives, supporting proposals and sector positioning.
Act as the primary client interface, building strong relationships and ensuring clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders.
Lead the successful delivery of large-scale workplace, fit-out, and repositioning projects on behalf of corporate and technology clients.
Provide strategic project leadership, overseeing multidisciplinary teams across design, cost management, engineering, and construction.
Support and mentor Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to enhance technical capability and leadership within the team.
Requirements
leadership
project management
construction
degree
budgeting
mrics
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
10+ years’ project management experience within a consultancy or client-side environment.
Strong understanding of design, construction, and procurement processes in commercial real estate.
Degree qualified in Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (or equivalent).
Commercially focused with a strong grasp of budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, MAPM, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
Proven track record in delivering workplace, corporate interiors, or technology-sector projects.
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Company
Overview
Since 1885
Year Founded
The company has a long-standing history and legacy in project and cost management consultancy.
Over 50 Countries
Global Presence
The firm operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across various sectors.
They manage projects ranging from high-rise buildings to large-scale infrastructure.
Their expertise spans commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
They offer bespoke services tailored to each project's unique needs.
Typical projects include airports, commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and energy plants.
The company is known for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
It is often entrusted with some of the world’s most ambitious projects.
Culture + Values
Professionalism with personality – highest standards of competence, integrity and respect, warm and relational.
Excellence with humility – exceptional teamwork built on trust; prioritising clients’ and colleagues’ best interests.
Innovation with agility – combining proven processes with flexible thinking to deliver fresh solutions.
Sustainable and socially conscious mindset – treating every project as an opportunity to help the planet and communities prosper.
Impartial intelligence – independent advice focused solely on clients’ best interests.
Visionary partnerships – aligning with value-driven partners to create resilient, sustainable outcomes.
Environment + Sustainability
2040 Net Zero Target
Ambitious climate goal
The company has set a Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated net zero target to be achieved by 2040.
46.2% Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction
The company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline.
46.2% Scope 3 Reduction
Purchased goods and services
The company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and commuting, by 46.2% by 2030.
90% Across Scopes
GHG emissions reduction target
The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040.
Eliminate single-use plastics from offices following an internal plastics policy.
100% of UK offices on renewable electricity by 2025; global offices as feasible by 2027.
84% of UK offices already using renewable electricity (as of latest report).
32% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity since 2019.
CDP score of B in 2024.
Annual reporting and tracking of global GHG emissions; detailed Climate Transition Plan in development.
Inclusion & Diversity
£100,000 pledge
Annual Contribution to Charities
Supporting charities and good causes annually.
Top 50 UK Workplace
Best Workplaces Ranking
Ranked as one of the top 50 Super-Large companies in the UK based on employee survey data.
75% Development Score
People-Development Index
Scored highly on an index measuring the company's investment in employee development.
Global investment in performance, development and wellbeing of diverse employees through volunteering and outreach programmes.
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