Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an exceptional leader to head their expansion into Mission Critical Facilities and Data Centers. This role involves managing business development activities, ensuring client satisfaction, and fostering cross-business collaboration while upholding the company's values and standards.
Responsibilities
- Be accountable and responsible for spearheading our BD efforts in engaging in new sectors and working with local markets to establish wins and employee engagement/recruitment
- Spearhead initiatives across Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mission Critical, and other advanced technologies solutions
- Lead multi-disciplined Advanced Technologies Commercial Real Estate projects, offering tailored solutions to clients
- Act as the primary representative for clients on all aspects of assigned engagements, ensuring exceptional service delivery
- Bridge communication and workflow between the company's departments, third-party partners, and clients for seamless service integration
- Oversee and be accountable for the successful completion and delivery of projects, meeting client expectations and requirements
- Work in tandem with the Project & Development Services leadership team to foster cross-business collaboration, focusing on the best interests of clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders
- Uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity, aiming for win-win solutions while considering the interests of Cushman & Wakefield, stakeholders, and the broader community
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a Science or Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering disciplines
- 7 to 10+ years of Design and Construction industry experience in mission critical, data center, and/or advanced technologies
- 15+ years of Commercial Real Estate Project Management experience with related experience in product development, launch, business process optimization, regulatory submission and/or regulatory compliance, and/or quality assurance
- Proven track record with delivering complex commercial Real Estate and Design/Construction projects
- Expertise with municipalities, economic development authorities, utility companies, and familiarity with zoning and entitlements processes, and dealings with complex land use issues
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to act as a liaison across various departments and external partners
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, and innovative problem-solving
- Demonstrates subject matter expertise in the development and completion aforementioned project types
- Acts as the trusted business advisor and strategic partner by the clients both internally and externally
- Advanced degrees are desirable
- PMP and LEED Certificates preferred
- Knowledge and application of a disciplined Project Management process (Six Sigma desirable)
Company Overview
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services. It was founded in 1917, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cushmanwakefield.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Cushman & Wakefield has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.