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Director of Occupier Services, San Francisco Peninsula, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield

The Role

Overview

Leads project management services for real estate clients on the SF Peninsula

Key Responsibilities

  • risk management
  • business development
  • financial management
  • client interface
  • capital improvements
  • project management

Tasks

-Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) with Market Leader. -Contribute to business development through identification of project or client opportunities. -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, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client -Regular interface with internal and external clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services, client goals and objectives are established and achieved, project action plans are implemented, anticipate/respond to all client needs, and generally act as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work -Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources. -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. -Provide an appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure proper performance criteria are being met. -Negotiate contracts with selected vendor(s) and manage performance of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc. -Active management of 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
  • master's
  • project management
  • ms project
  • 12+ years
  • client relations

What You Bring

-Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred. -Highly organized with strong analytical skills. -A proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction. -Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business. -Software skills:  Microsoft Office applications, MS Project. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Demonstrate competence in broad range of varied project types and operate in complex / non routine environment. -Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects. -Twelve or more years of related experience with 2 or more years of management experience required. -Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area. -Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.

The Company

About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Logistics

Public Sector

Rail

Healthcare

Hospitality

Office

Investor

Multifamily

Retail

Sustainability & Wellness

Technology