Job Title
Associate DirectorJob Description Summary
At Cushman & Wakefield, we create meaningful places where people, businesses and communities thrive. We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Associate Director to lead our Project & Development Services team in Western Australia.Reporting to the National Director, this senior leadership role will oversee the day-to-day operations of the WA business, guide the state project management team and ensure strong governance across all projects. You will be responsible for driving successful project delivery, developing trusted client relationships and identifying opportunities for sustainable business growth.
Job Description
Key responsibilitiesLead the day-to-day operations of the WA business
Manage, support and develop the state project team
Oversee project delivery, governance, risk and contractual matters
Monitor project financial performance, profitability and resourcing
Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Identify and convert new business opportunities
Lead bids, tenders and commercially viable proposals
Implement client, market and sales strategies for WA
Collaborate with national leaders and other Cushman & Wakefield teams
A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in project management, construction, property or a comparable professional services environment.
Proven experience leading teams and delivering complex projects
Strong commercial, financial and business development capabilities
Experience in procurement, contracting, risk and client management
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills
Tertiary qualifications in building, construction, engineering or a related discipline
AIPM, PMI, CIOB or similar professional recognition is highly regarded
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow our Project & Development Services presence in WA while working with prominent clients and a collaborative national leadership team.
Cushman & Wakefield is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience in project management, construction, property or comparable professional services
- Proven experience leading teams and delivering complex projects
- Strong commercial, financial and business development capabilities
- Experience in procurement, contracting, risk and client management
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills
- Tertiary qualifications in building, construction, engineering or a related discipline
- AIPM, PMI, CIOB or similar professional recognition
Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
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What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
