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Head of Projects

District of Columbia Permanent USD180K / Year

A leading commercial real estate services provider is looking for an experienced Head of Projects to lead a project management function in Washington, DC.

This senior leadership role combines project delivery, team management, commercial performance and business development, with responsibility for building a strong project pipeline while ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and to required standards.

The Role

As the Head of Projects, you'll:
  • Lead project delivery from initial opportunity through completion and handover.
  • Manage project safety, commercial performance, risk and regulatory compliance.
  • Build a strong sales pipeline to support long-term revenue growth.
  • Lead bids, tenders, proposals and client presentations for new opportunities.
  • Manage project forecasts, P&L performance, costs and subcontractor procurement.
  • Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing project management team.
About You

To be successful as the Head of Projects, you'll have:
  • Proven project leadership experience across M&E, FM, construction or critical environments.
  • Strong experience developing project opportunities and managing P&L performance.
  • Demonstrable success leading and developing project management teams.
  • Experience developing, presenting and managing bids, tenders and proposals.
  • Ideally, a Bachelor's degree and professional designation such as PMP, CCM or LEED AP.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
Technical qualifications or a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical disciplines would be advantageous.

What's in it for You?
  • $180,000 annual salary.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Health and dental insurance.
  • Vision and life insurance.
  • Senior leadership responsibility across project delivery and business growth.
  • Occasional travel for meetings, site visits and industry events.
Apply Now

If you're an experienced Head of Projects with strong project delivery, commercial leadership and business development experience, we'd like to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to submit your resume or contact Ben Grant for a confidential discussion.