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Travel Project Management

Sterling, VA

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$180 - $240/hr

The Director, Information Technology Project Management is responsible for providing direction and guidance regarding the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) Digital ...

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How much do director project management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for director project management in Washington is $140,871.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,400.00 and $167,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a project management director do?

The responsibilities of a project management director involve the development of a strategy on behalf of a company or organization. They determine the scope of each project, including goals, timeline, budget, and objective. During the planning process, they often collaborate with people in each department. Other duties include overseeing teams assigned to different projects and encouraging development in certain areas on behalf of the organization. Qualifications to become a project management director include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, IT, or a related field as well as experience. Voluntary professional certifications are available.

What is the difference between Director Project Management vs Project Manager?

AspectDirector Project ManagementProject Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, and department leadershipManages individual projects, coordinates tasks, and ensures project delivery
Required CredentialsTypically requires PMP, PMI-SP, or PgMP certifications; extensive experienceOften requires PMP or CAPM certification; relevant experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic, often in corporate or large organizationsOperational, team-focused, often in various industries
ScopeBroader organizational impact, long-term planningSpecific project deliverables, short to medium term

The main difference between a Director Project Management and a Project Manager lies in scope and responsibilities. The Director oversees multiple projects and strategic initiatives, while the Project Manager focuses on executing individual projects. Both roles often require PMP certification and experience, but the Director's role is more strategic and leadership-oriented.

What does a director of project management do?

A director of project management oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects within an organization, ensuring they meet goals, deadlines, and budgets. They lead project managers, coordinate resources, and implement processes to improve efficiency, often using tools like MS Project or Jira. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and certification such as PMP are common requirements for this role.
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Infographic showing various Director Project Management job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,871 per year, or $67.7 per hour.

Director, Project Controls

Cushman & Wakefield

Ashburn, VA • On-site

$210K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Cushman & Wakefield rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 159 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

114th of 205 rated real estate companies

Job description

Job Title

Director, Project Controls

Job Description Summary

The Director is responsible for the successful management of the design, planning and construction of projects by leading individual, multidisciplined real estate solutions for clients. This role must be experienced in cGMP and cGLP capital projects as the Director will lead all aspects of Life Science projects and will be expected to be versed in pharmaceutical construction and qualification. This role is directly accountable for managing and accomplishing all project requirements/objectives determined for the project by client.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

  • Regular interface with internal and external clients to ensure successful delivery of project management services, client goals and objectives are established and achieved, project action plans are implemented, anticipate/respond to all client needs, and generally act as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work
  • Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including complete financial management of project: establish and manage project budgets, maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports as required by the client
  • Management of due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post construction services.
  • Demonstrate competence in broad range of varied project types and operate in complex / non routine environment.
  • Contribute to business development through identification of project or client opportunities.
  • Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account-based resources.
  • Negotiate contracts with selected vendor(s) and manage performance of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
  • Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, our reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) with Market Leader.
  • Provide an appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure proper performance criteria are being met.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
  • Active management of PDS staff, including adherence to company policy/procedures, staff development, performance management, and team motivation. Convey and ensure adoption of policies and practices to the team.

Education/Experience/Training:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred.
  • Twelve or more years of related experience with 2 or more years of management experience required.
  • Must have Life Sciences Experience
  • Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area.
  • Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business.
  • Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
  • A proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction.
  • Software skills: Microsoft Office applications, MS Project.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 178,500.00 - $210,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or emailAccommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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