Job Title Project Director
Job Description Summary Job Description Ensure the overall financial performance and people management of the Project & Development Services business and the successful delivery of all project operations. Lead the team to ensure the successful and sustainable growth of the business and actively participate in the development and delivery of the business with Senior leaders. Be actively involved and engaged with team members and direct reports to problem solve and provide leadership and direction. Work with the respective client services team to actively sell and deliver the multiple service lines that the business offers. Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies. Work within the Delegation of Authority (DOA). Regularly communicate with Regional Commercial and Contracts, Finance and HR Leads. Marketing and Business Development Work closely with the client services team to win new business, prepare tender responses, comprehensively understand the documents received, prepare project timelines, resource template and project understanding. Track proposal submissions and client decision making. Attend tender interviews and support the follow-up submission. Conduct market-specific research on new investments into the country across various sectors for business opportunities. Represent Cushman & Wakefield in meetings and at events with clients, consultants, and contractors and establish effective communications with them. Financial Be accountable for the accuracy of all financial reporting with local finance and administration support into the country financial and reporting systems. Report on the financial success of projects on a monthly basis to Senior leadership. Ensure timely invoicing of Cushman & Wakefield and consultants' contracts and follow up on payment status from clients. Collaborate with Senior leadership to develop and refine budgets. Monitor expenses. People Lead by example with team members. Establish team-building sessions and be an active participant. Provide constructive feedback to senior leadership on staff performance. Help and provide mentoring to the team. Support and ensure shared workloads among all team members. Projects Provide complete oversight and management of all project operations. Manage all client-related requirements for the successful delivery of projects. Maintain a clear understanding of the day-to-day activities and provide updates to the relevant stakeholders, representing Cushman & Wakefield professionally. Monitor and supervise the project execution process to ensure completion of the projects within specified time frames, in an organized and cost-effective manner, in accordance with the approved design and quality standards to meet customer satisfaction and maintain continuity of business. Examine drawings and assess material specifications in accordance with client and project specification requirements. Develop, manage, maintain, and track project programs/schedules in accordance with project and contract requirements. Prepare weekly and monthly reports on all aspects of assigned projects. Chair and manage project meetings, design workshops, and project review meetings, preparing minutes of meetings and issuing them in a timely manner. Coordinate with the client and consultant on all issues pertaining to the drawings, plans, schedules, and problems for quick resolution. Monitor progress against the project plan and keep the client updated on progress, taking quick corrective action where required. Conduct quality checks on works carried out to ensure that the products meet all client specifications. Coordinate with municipal agencies during spot checks on the site and ensure adherence to Quality, Health, and Safety regulations on all assigned sites. Supervise the site regularly; attend to all technical and engineering problems, additional manpower requirements, drawing changes, etc., in an effective and timely manner to achieve client requirements and quality standards. Manage multiple projects, processes, and subordinates on assigned projects respectively. Perform any duties as required and directed & take accountability and ownership of Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) standards and outcomes to build a Safety Culture on projects and among team members. Coordinate and implement the monthly site HSSE walk with project leaders and report on this to senior leadership monthly. Manage in a cost-effective manner, in accordance with the approved design and quality standards to meet customer satisfaction and maintain continuity of business. Report on all cost and budget-related issues in the required formats for reporting to all stakeholders. Actively audit the internal project reporting platform and ensure the accuracy of project reporting through a bi-monthly audit process. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Proven experience as Director/Deputy Director or in a similar position (in office fit-out projects). Experience in performance and operations management. Knowledge of relevant local authorities' regulations and quality standards. A solid commitment to HSSE standards. Outstanding communication and public speaking skills. Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Aptitude in problem-solving.
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