Project Director Job ID 225380 Posted 26-Jun-2025 Service line PJM Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Construction, Project Management Location(s) Paris - Ile-de-France - France CBRE seeks a dynamic Project Director in France to lead high-impact real estate/capital projects for a world-renowned pharmaceutical & healthcare client. Manage teams, drive projects (€500K-€50M), and champion cutting-edge workplace environments. **The Opportunity:** This is more than a role; it's a chance to _lead_ a team, _impact_ a global player, and _grow_ your career exponentially. Manage a portfolio, own P&L, and directly influence the evolution of facilities supporting groundbreaking advancements. About The Role **Project Director, France** The purpose of this position is to manage and lead design and construction teams responsible for multi-disciplined real estate / capital project solutions for a dedicated client in the Commercial /Life Sciences / Biotech / Pharmaceuticals market sector, with direct accountability for project delivery and oversight. The ideal candidate will have ability to manage a team of project managers delivering projects between €500K and ~€50M with ability to act as a “player coach” both managing a team and jumping into the details to manage where needed. The candidate should also be adaptable to manage a portfolio of projects as the team grows. Preferred experience in workplace experience; the client is focused on an elevated office environment striving to achieve high end interior environments with well thought out food and beverage experience. Hospitality, Food/Beverage and Pharmaceutical R&D project experience is a plus. Candidate should be familiar with pharmaceutical current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) including commissioning processes. The selected candidate will be based in Paris and sit on location at clients office. **What you’ll do** + Experience in all facets of project management (resources, budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk assessment) for projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout. + Experience interpreting and applying knowledge on sophisticated documents affecting real estate / construction projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, architectural and engineering design, construction documentation, and construction administration / management practices. + Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements, prepare scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, oversee cost estimate & budget preparation, review cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification. + Experience with Collaborative, Integrated, and Lean Project Delivery methods is a plus. + Identify project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists, or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard to complex request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients. Lead project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project mentorship and direction to achieve project goals + Implement communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources advised and aligned. Facilitate project meetings. Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated. + Track progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule. + Implement change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk. + Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks. + Manage multi-site portfolio for client. + Own responsibility for P&L. + Has a growth mindset for the client and the team built to execute the project/program. + Demonstrate a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc.). + Other duties as assigned. **What you’ll need** + Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University in a technical area of study. Prior experience in the pharma, life sciences, or health care industry preferred but not vital as a condition for consideration. + 12+ years of progressive experience in design, engineering, or construction management, with 5+ years’ experience focused on life science, healthcare or lab facilities which may include biology, cell/gene therapy, chemistry, pharmaceutical, cGMP process manufacturing, agricultural / food science, vivarium, bio-containment, academic research, public health and/or clinical labs. + Acts as Subject Matter Expert on design and construction strategies for A/S/M/E/P/P building systems on life science projects and with ability to lead project teams through the decision-making process which result in high value, safe, adaptable, sustainable, flexible, and robust science facilities. + Significant experience leading the programming, design, and construction phases on life science projects including laboratory research facilities. Experience with cGMP facilities is a plus. + Provide Subject Matter leadership on design and construction strategies for architectural and engineering systems on life science projects with an ability to lead project teams through the decision-making process to deliver high value, safe, responsive, sustainable, flexible, and robust facilities. + Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures for life science facilities. + Participate in the growth of CBRE’s Life Sciences Practice Area through industry, marketing, and business development activities. Current participation with community, industry and professional life science organizations is a plus. Relationships with decision-makers at end-user science organizations is a plus. + Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret complex business documents and respond effectively to critical issues. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on various topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action. + Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite and client control platforms. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices. + Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Ability to draw upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company. + Ability to forecast and prepare budgets, conduct analysis and prepare or review financial report. + License or Certificate in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, PMP and LEED AP preferred. _Disclaimer:_ _Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations._ CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)