Job Title

Project Director - Data Center

Job Description Summary

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:

• Demonstrate ability of end to end program management.
• Possess an in depth knowledge of procurement, risk and quality practices.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and evaluation skills.
• Possess superior people management, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, motivate and influence project managers.
• Direct, support, govern and provide oversight for a team of 2-15 headcount
• Updated pipeline, new win clients, Database of contact person of prospect Clients, Market competitive pricing with positive effect on revenue
• Procurement management: Provide functional support to the projects to enable the appropriate delivery of the procurement process.
• Budget management: comprehensive budget, resource allocation, financial reviews, cost-tracking, variance analysis, and track maintain C&W Bid Transaction Record (BTR)
• Project control & risk management: performance management, project progress management, financial performance risk, etc.,
• Stakeholder management: build strong relationship with clients, customers both internal and external
• Contract management: review agreements and enter into contract with clients and supply chain, ensure they are financially favorable and terms are clear
• Project closure: final review of projectâ™s financial performance, document lessons learned regarding financial management for future project
• Develop maintain health and safety and financial contingency planning

People Responsibilities: Direct Reports

• Electrical Project Manager x 1
• Mechanical Project Manager x 1
• Architect Resident Engineer x 1
• Architectural Inspector Of Works x 1
• Electrical Resident Engineer x 1
• Electrical Inspector Of Works x 1
• Mechanical Resident Engineer x 1
• Mechanical Inspector Of Works x 1
• Structural Resident Engineer x 1
• Structural Inspector Of Works x 1
• Planning Control Manager x 1
• Health & Safety Executive x 1

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 recognised 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.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.