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**Job Title** Sr. Director, Industrial, Project & Development Services **Job Description Summary** This role will lead the Industrial Services Practice Group for Project & Development Services (PDS) in Texas, with a strong emphasis on capital project management, industrial construction, and business development. The position will collaborate with PDS Platform and Regional Leadership to shape and execute the strategic direction for delivering capital projects within the Industrial Practice Group. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor for industrial capital programs, overseeing business development, client engagement, and operational execution across Texas and the broader southern region. They will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new opportunities, expanding market share, and driving revenue growth while ensuring operational excellence across multiple active projects. Additionally, this role will act as a key connector between Cushman & Wakefield service lines, third-party partners, and clients, fostering greater collaboration, cross-selling opportunities, and integration of services. By increasing visibility both internally and externally, this leader will strengthen Cushman & Wakefield's position in the industrial sector, ensuring seamless execution of projects and long-term strategic growth. **Job Description** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + **Project & Construction Leadership** : Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of industrial capital projects, ensuring alignment with best practices in project management, construction execution, and risk mitigation. + **Industrial Project Management Expertise** : Lead and advise on complex industrial construction projects across sectors such as Data Centers, Battery Manufacturing, Automotive, Intermodal/Ports, Food Distribution/Storage, and High-Tech Manufacturing. + **Business Development & Growth** : Drive business development efforts for industrial capital construction and project management services, generating leads and converting opportunities into revenue growth. + **Proposal & RFP Development** : Lead the development of RFP responses, project proposals, pricing models, and fee structures tailored for industrial clients. + **Client & Stakeholder Engagement** : Build and maintain relationships with developers, corporate occupiers, and industrial investors, serving as the primary point of contact for capital project delivery solutions. + **Resource & Talent Development** : Identify and recruit specialized project managers and construction professionals to fill resource gaps within key markets and accounts. + **Risk Management & Compliance** : Establish and implement quality assurance processes, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory compliance standards for industrial capital projects. + **Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration** : Work closely with Cushman & Wakefield's Brokerage, Asset Services, and Advisory teams to integrate project management solutions into broader real estate strategies. + **Project Controls & Operational Excellence** : Support PDS leadership in refining project governance models, cost controls, and reporting frameworks for large-scale industrial developments. + **Thought Leadership & Industry Trends** : Lead the development of white papers, case studies, and best practices that showcase industrial project expertise and innovation. BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE + Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Advanced degrees, General Contractors license, Project Management Institute PMP designation and LEED certified are desirable. + 10+ years of Design and Construction experience in the industrial industry. + Knowledge and application of a disciplined Project Management process (Six Sigma desirable). + Demonstrated significant previous industry experience managing industrial projects varying in size and complexity including strategic planning, entitlements management, development, re-development, building renovations and interior improvements. + Experience in collaborating and supporting real estate transactions generally associated with industrial projects. Competencies + Business Development Leadership and transformative skills at generating leads. + Have specialty within Industrial/MFG, ie Battery, Automotive, Data Center, Intermodal/Ports, Food distribution/Storage and/or complex manufacturing. + Complex Problem Solving, Functional and Business Strategy + Drive large complex proposals and develop leverage to differentiate + Unique value, drive competitive pricing, team integration, and presentation acumen. + Leadership/ Managerial Courage + Mentor and upskill new and current team member on specialty best practices. + Develops new and unique ways to improve operations and processes that bring value + Positively influences others to achieve results + Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels + Understands ethical behavior and business practices. Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $212,500.00 - $250,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at **1-888-365-5406** or email **HRServices@cushwake.com** . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"

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