Director, Project Management (Corporate Accounts)

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Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We've designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people's lives - and we're in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview

• Director is responsible for managing those managing several projects within the constraints of scope, schedule, quality and budget, and to deliver the specified requirements that meet and exceed the client's expectations. Project types can include ground-up, major renovations, corporate interiors, hospitality, education, and retail, among others.
• Manage the client relationship, consultants and vendors associated with the projects assigned including all AY personnel.
• The project sizes and scopes can range from 10,000SF to over 500,000SF. Level of finish varies from budget-conscious to high-end fit and finish with budgets of $500,000 to over $20M.
• Projects are typically located within the Americas region, while global projects are comanaged with the EMEA team.
• Respond to RFPs accordingly.
• Communicate and collaborate with all AY PjM global resources.
• In addition to project-specific responsibilities, Director will work with Principal to manage PM staff and to develop business internally and externally.

The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $175,000 to $200,000 with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

Project Team Responsibilities:

• Oversee projects from design through completion, including managing project costs, project schedule and quality, reporting and documentation
• Prepare and manage RFP process for project related consultants and vendors
• Develop detail project plans and budgets
• Manage project risks
• Manage client relationships and communication
• Independently manage projects as needed

Management/Staff Oversight:

• Manage 11-20 project management staff including APMs, PMs, Sr PMs and Directors
• Provide direction and advice to internal staff
• Work with Principal to develop internal staff and external relationships
• Provide training to PM staff on overall project management protocols, as well as specific AY processes and client processes
• Coordinate project coverage with other departments

Business Development:

• Develop & maintain relationships with internal brokers
• Coordinate/attend cross-selling meetings with internal business units (brokerage, asset management, investment sales, etc.)
• Develop & maintain relationships with industry partners including external brokers, consultants, contractors and vendors
• Represent AY PM in CoreNet and other industry organizations as agreed upon with Principal
• Working with Principal & marketing department, respond to RFPs
• Represent AY PM at sales presentations
• Grow corporate accounts

Administrative Duties:

• Internal reporting to Principal on project status
• Working with Principal, prepare revenue projections and other internal reporting
• Coordinate project billing, invoicing, contracts & POs with department accounting lead for all assigned projects

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in Project Management, Architecture, engineering, construction and running PMO's
• Must be comfortable responding to proposals, pitches and handling marketing material
• Experience with global and national accounts
• Must have good team leadership skills and the ability to manage teams of 5-10 people
• Must be client facing, with a focus on strategy, up-front planning, programs and client roll outs
• Must be able to develop and speak to financials

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving