Director, Project & Development Services

Essential Job Duties: 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Demonstrate competence in broad range of varied project types and operate in complex / non routine environments. Entertainment Industry, Studio Campus, E-Gaming, Office, Manufacturing, and  Law Firm experience are all pluses.  

• Be able to adapt to various client platforms and requirements in an efficient and effective manner.  

• Contribute to business development through identification of project or client opportunities, as well as fostering relationships with industry partners.  

• Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources. 

• Knowledge of market consultants and vendors. 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 (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) 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. 

• 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. Be a leader and assist with mentorship responsibilities as the opportunities arise.  

Education/Experience/Training: 

• 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 with 2 or more years of management experience required. 

• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned 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.    

• A 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, Smartsheets, ProCore, and AI Skills (a plus).