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. Ensuring 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. Market specific research in websites on new investments into Country of various sectors with regards to 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 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. Monitoring of expenses. 

People

Lead by example with team members. Establish team building sessions and be an active participant. Provide constructive feed-back to senior leadership on staff performance. Help and provide mentoring to team. Support and ensure shared workloads amongst 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 be able to provide updates to the relevant stake holders and represent Cushman & Wakefield in a professional manner. To 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 so as to meet customer’s satisfaction and maintain continuity of business. Examine drawings, assess material specifications in accordance to client and project specification requirements. Develop, manage, maintain and track project program / schedule in accordance to project and contract requirements. Prepare weekly reports and monthly reports on all aspects of projects assigned. Chair and manage project meetings, design workshops, project review meetings, prepare minutes of meeting and issuance in timely manner. Coordinate with the client and consultant on all issues pertaining to the drawings, plans, schedules and problems for quick resolution of all issues. Monitor progress against the project plan and keep the client updated on the 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 the municipality 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 thereby achieving client requirements and quality standards. Manage multiple projects, projects process and subordinates on projects assigned respectively. Perform any duties as required and directed & take accountability and ownership of Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)standards and outcomes in building up a Safety Culture on projects and to other team members. Coordinate and implement the monthly site HSSE walk with project leaders and report on this to senior leadership on a monthly basis. Manage in a cost-effective manner, in accordance with the approved design and quality standards to meet customer’s 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 level of accuracy of project reporting by a bi-monthly audit process. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Proven experience as Director / Deputy Director or other 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.